| HB 3332 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to an exemption from the oil severance tax for oil produced from certain low-producing wells. |
| HB 3333 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2009 S Referred to Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee; authorizing an assessment. |
| HB 3334 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the cost of replacing a law enforcement officer during training on enforcement of immigration laws. |
| HB 3650 | Author: | Merritt | Gonzales | Chavez | Frost | Gutierrez |
| Sponsor: | Carona | |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region higher-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3651 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the ineligibility of a railroad commissioner to become a candidate for another public office. |
| HB 3652 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 H Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. |
| HB 3987 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administration of certain provisions affecting the licensing of persons to carry a concealed handgun. |
| 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 3989 | Author: | Merritt | Flynn | Hopson |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the waiver of state park entrance fees for certain persons. |
| HB 4036 | Author: | Merritt | Jones |
| Last Action: | 03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to public safety and the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards. |
| HB 4037 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the confidentiality of information related to certified handgun instructors. |
| HB 4038 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HB 4667 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the amount and use of the coastal protection fee. |
| HB 4668 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a fee on the importation and exportation of natural gas for coastal protection. |
| HCR 77 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Eltife | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | In memory of Rose Shipton Pickens Kirkpatrick of Longview. |
| HCR 78 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Eltife | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Declaring March 2 and 3, 2009, as Kilgore Days at the State Capitol. |
| HCR 135 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Eltife | |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Designating March 31 and April 1, 2009, as Gregg County Days at the State Capitol. |
| HCR 185 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Eltife | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | In memory of Cory James Galloway of Tyler. |
| HCR 186 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Eltife | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | In memory of Kyle W. Perkins of Kilgore. |
| HJR 104 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes based on the inflation rate and to limit the frequency of reappraisals of residence homesteads. |
| HJR 115 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that a railroad commissioner is ineligible to become a candidate for another public office during the term for which the railroad commissioner is elected or appointed. |
| HR 490 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2009 4:12PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Gerard and Cathy Cace on the 60th anniversary of their restaurant. |
| HR 721 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Carolyn Martin on her retirement from the East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. |
| HR 722 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Edward Cash on his retirement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. |
| HR 785 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Latane Thrash Speer for being named 2008 Kilgore College Ex-Student of the Year. |
| HR 786 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Lloyd Bolding on his selection as the 2008 Citizen of the Year by the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce. |
| HR 860 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Dr. Peter Rodriguez for receiving the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Kilgore College Ex-Students Association. |
| HR 861 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Merritt Johnson for being named 2008 Kilgore Ex-Teacher of the Year. |
| HR 862 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Elaine Woodmansee for receiving the 2008 Kilgore College Honored Retiree Award. |
| HR 863 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Worth McKinley Harrison of Longview. |
| HR 977 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 26, 2009, as Women in Longview Day. |
| HR 1080 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating Dalton Days and the Mowdown Showdown in Longview on April 11, 2009. |
| HR 1163 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 H Filed | |
| Caption: | In memory of Worth McKinley Harrison of Longview. |
| HR 1164 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating David Smitherman of Longview on being named a 2009 Carrier of the Year by the Texas Circulation Management Association. |
| HR 1696 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM | |
| Caption: | Welcoming members of the Oak Forest Montessori School community in Longview to the State Capitol. |
| HR 2117 | Author: | Merritt | Hughes |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Dorothy Khoury of Longview for her extensive volunteerism and her service to the Gregg County Republican Party. |
| HR 2529 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating LaRae and O. D. Hughes of Longview on their 55th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2530 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Matthew Ashley for his service as an intern in the office of Representative Tommy Merritt. |
| HR 2531 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 5:40PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Philip Hayes of Lindale for winning the 2008 History Whiz Kids Debate in Philadelphia. |
| HR 2582 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant John C. Stock of Longview. |
| HR 2583 | Author: | Merritt | Jackson, Jim |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Chadrick Omar Domino of Ennis. |
| HR 2834 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Bette and Jerrell Huffman of Longview on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2835 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Tony and Peggy DuVall of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2836 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Jerry and Janice Howell on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2837 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Marion and Sidney Boyce on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2838 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Roy and Charlene Harris on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2839 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Mary Helen Bair on her receipt of the Longview Rotary Club 2009 Citizen of the Year award. |
| HR 2840 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Mary Catherine Love for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Tommy Merritt. |
| HR 2841 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating John and Joann Harrod of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2842 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Roger and Mary Ruth Walters on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2844 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Northeast Texas Consortium of Colleges and Universities on its selection as the 2009 Outstanding Institution for Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education. |
| HR 2845 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Bill and Judy Stauts of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2846 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kilgore College. |
| HR 2847 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the 2009 Great Texas Balloon Race in Longview. |
| HR 2848 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Chris Sims on being named the 2009 Firefighter of the Year by the Longview Fire Department. |
| HR 2850 | Author: | Merritt | Berman |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the grand opening of Classic-Tyler Mercedes Benz in Tyler on May 28, 2009. |
| HR 2978 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Adrian Parr of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting, Number Sense, Calculator Applications, and Mathematics categories. |
| HR 2979 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Jeremy Hall of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting category. |
| HR 2980 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Lisa Bass of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Number Sense category. |
| HR 2981 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Michael Bass of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Number Sense, Calculator Applications, and Mathematics categories. |
| HR 2982 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Jessica Sorey of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting category. |
| HR 2983 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Tyler Nichols of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Mathematics category. |
| HR 2984 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Ariel Chipman of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 2985 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Caryn Esch of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 2986 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Anna Brown of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Calculator Applications category. |
| HR 3089 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Connie Esch of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 3090 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Michelle Thompson of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting category. |
| HR 3091 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Jerry Anne Jurenka for being named the 2009 Woman of Achievement by the Zonta Club of Longview. |
| HR 3092 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Gary Duncan of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Number Sense, Calculator Applications, and Mathematics categories. |
| HR 3093 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Skye Duncan of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 3137 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2009 H Filed | |
| Caption: | In memory of Walden P. "Red" Little of Tyler. |
| HR 3138 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2009 H Filed | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Reed Hilary Ellis Johnson on his graduation from Westlake High School. |
| HB 314 | Author: | Raymond | Hopson | Driver | Merritt | Frost |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses. |
| 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 1893 | Author: | Driver | McReynolds | Kolkhorst | Ortiz, Jr. | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education. |
| HB 2507 | Author: | Chisum | Gallego | Merritt | Gonzales | Corte |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2009 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure and the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account. |
| HB 2511 | Author: | Smith, Todd | Anchia | Merritt | McCall | Strama |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 2682 | Author: | Alvarado | Guillen | McClendon | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Wentworth | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of municipalities to alter speed limits. |
| HB 2730 | Author: | Kolkhorst | Merritt | Driver |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Texas Private Security Board; providing a penalty. |
| HB 3389 | Author: | Harper-Brown | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Deuell | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
| HB 4061 | Author: | Smith, Todd | Callegari | Vo | Merritt | Harless |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses. |
| HCR 58 | Author: | Driver | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Whitmire | |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Colonel Thomas A. Davis, Jr., on his retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety. |
| HCR 59 | Author: | Driver | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Whitmire | |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Lieutenant Colonel David McEathron on his retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety. |
| HCR 204 | Author: | Berman | Flynn | Merritt | Hughes | Hopson |
| Sponsor: | Eltife | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the Tyler Morning Telegraph on its 100th anniversary. |
| HCR 268 | Author: | Pitts | Jones | Kuempel | Merritt | Keffer |
| Sponsor: | Seliger | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name a permanent facility at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in honor of Buddy and Shirley West. |
| HR 1698 | Author: | Hughes | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2009 2:22PM | |
| Caption: | Commending Judge Alvin Khoury for his long service to Gregg County on the occasion of his retirement. |
| HR 1732 | Author: | Flynn | Hughes | Berman | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Mercy Ships for its outstanding contributions to global health. |
| 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. |
| HR 2775 | Author: | Berman | Merritt | Cook | Hughes | Hopson |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring The University of Texas at Tyler softball team on its achievements during the 2009 season. |