Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Patrick M. Rose
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 127

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (99):
HB 394 Author: Rose | Strama | Rodriguez | Harless | Parker
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit certain small businesses and certain projects.

HB 703 Author: Rose | Naishtat
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to fall prevention awareness.

HB 704 Author: Rose
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a court over a child in the managing conservatorship of the state after the child's 18th birthday.

HB 705 Author: Rose | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to providing certain documents and training to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 706 Author: Rose | Naishtat
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for certain employees of and applicants for employment with the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 707 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of certain municipal contracts.

HB 708 Author: Rose
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to higher education transfer practices, articulation agreements, policies for dropping courses, and special-purpose centers and to the formula funding for certain credit hours.

HB 709 Author: Rose | Guillen
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the award of stipends to nationally certified classroom teachers under the educator excellence awards program.

HB 710 Author: Rose | Howard, Donna | Maldonado | Cohen | Bolton
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Failed to pass
Caption: Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.

HB 711 Author: Rose | Kleinschmidt
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HB 712 Author: Rose | Naishtat
Last Action: 02/19/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university system or a state university.

HB 713 Author: Rose
Last Action: 02/19/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of a recital hall and theater center at Texas State University--San Marcos.

HB 714 Author: Rose
Last Action: 02/19/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.

HB 1202 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to forfeiture of remedy for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.

HB 1317 Author: Rose | Phillips | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Naishtat
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation.

HB 1329 Author: Rose | Cohen | McClendon | Herrero
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.

HB 1390 Author: Rose | Gattis | Aycock
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.

HB 1418 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.

HB 1520 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to state educational mandates imposed on school districts.

HB 1521 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of off-premise signs on certain roads.

HB 1585 Author: Rose | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services volunteers, and individuals serving as foster parents.

HB 1586 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the content of certain supplemental guide signs on Interstate Highway 35.

HB 1587 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a voluntary identification system for certain devices with the appearance of a fire hydrant that are nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency.

HB 1588 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.

HB 1589 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/07/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.

HB 1590 Author: Rose | Moody
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.

HB 1592 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of off-premise signs on certain roads.

HB 1816 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property attributable to the implementation on the property of water conservation initiatives, desalination projects, or brush control initiatives.

HB 1817 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or library district to receive local sales tax information.

HB 1818 Author: Rose | Miller, Doug
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.

HB 2164 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/01/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to exemptions from jury service.

HB 2165 Author: Rose | Pena | Villarreal
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.

HB 2166 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to increased oversight, openness, transparency, and accountability for water supply or sewer service corporations.

HB 2167 Author: Rose | Miller, Doug
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to granting Hill Country counties authority to regulate certain land use and impose certain development fees; providing penalties.

HB 2441 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of conservation and reclamation districts in Hays County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.

HB 2442 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the limitation on paid leave for state employees at health and human services agencies pending a criminal history background check.

HB 2443 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 2444 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.

HB 2445 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of off-premise signs on certain roads.

HB 2446 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.

HB 2637 Author: Rose | Cohen
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the total amount of tuition and mandatory fees that a public institution of higher education may charge.

HB 2638 Author: Rose | Maldonado
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the requirement that affected landowners be notified of a proposed change to the route of a new electric transmission line.

HB 3264 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notifying certain persons of the medical loss ratios of health benefit plan issuers.

HB 3265 Author: Rose | Miller, Doug | Gallego
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to granting Hill Country counties regulatory authority and the authority to impose certain development fees; providing penalties.

HB 3283 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a penalty.

HB 3284 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to continued monitoring and enhancement of health and human services information technology systems.

HB 3285 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to capital improvements and technological enhancements of nursing homes.

HB 3286 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.

HB 3364 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.

HB 3365 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the commissioner of insurance to require the prior approval of residential property rates used by certain insurers.

HB 3366 Author: Rose | Walle
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.

HB 3367 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to informal caregiver support services.

HB 3368 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain information concerning the settlement of certain types of claims made under residential property insurance policies.

HB 3369 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of prohibited electronic devices at polling locations.

HB 3370 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the privatization of certain child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 3371 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to requiring training in geriatric medicine as a requisite for certain medical degrees.

HB 4146 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the temporary occupational licensing of members of the military.

HB 4147 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the persons exempted from the required prepayment of the personnel costs incurred by a governmental body in responding to requests from a requestor under the public information law that require large amounts of personnel time.

HB 4148 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the operation of a property owners' association.

HB 4149 Author: Rose | Branch
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain studies and reports by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding achievable cost-saving measures and the use and availability of electronic textbooks at institutions of higher education.

HB 4150 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the collection and provision of information concerning public school career and technology education programs.

HB 4151 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the foreclosure of property owners' association assessment liens for a certain period.

HB 4152 Author: Rose | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certification of an educator in Texas who is certified in another state or country.

HB 4153 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.

HB 4154 Author: Rose | Naishtat | Menendez
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a volunteer advocate program for certain elderly individuals.

HB 4155 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the small and mid-sized adjustment under the public school finance system.

HB 4156 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the medical assistance program.

HB 4157 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to court appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 4158 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to reimbursement rates for nursing home services provided to Medicaid recipients.

HB 4159 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers and other employees.

HB 4160 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to health and human services programs designed to assist elderly individuals.

HB 4161 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general and the appointment of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.

HB 4188 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to child protective services.

HB 4189 Author: Rose
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conduct of compliance programs by institutions of higher education and to the vaccination of students of institutions of higher education against bacterial meningitis.

HB 4191 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the required public notice of the names of and the requirement that a school district of a certain size interview a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district.

HB 4194 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program and the medical assistance program.

HB 4299 Author: Rose
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 05/26/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.

HB 4377 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.

HB 4378 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to health and human services agencies.

HB 4615 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the coordinated health program for elementary, middle, and junior high school students.

HB 4725 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/22/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Caldwell County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HB 4761 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/22/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Parklands Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HB 4796 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study of the availability and sustainability of groundwater in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing funds for the study.

HB 4806 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 4825 Author: Rose
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax.

HCR 21 Author: Rose
Last Action: 01/21/2009 H Filed
Caption: Commemorating the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and the scientific achievements of The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory and Texas A&M University.

HCR 55 Author: Rose | Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 03/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and the scientific achievements of The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory and Texas A&M University.

HCR 255 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
Caption: Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United State Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.

HJR 44 Author: Rose | Kleinschmidt
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
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 68 Author: Rose | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services volunteers, and individuals serving as foster parents.

HJR 74 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature by general law to exempt from ad valorem taxes the portion of the assessed value of property attributable to the implementation on the property of a water conservation initiative, desalination project, or brush control initiative.

HJR 83 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/13/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in Hays and Chambers Counties to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.

HR 71 Author: Rose | Cook
Last Action: 01/12/2009 H Filed
Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.

HR 248 Author: Rose
Last Action: 02/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2009 8:17AM
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2009, as Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day in Texas.

HR 294 Author: Rose | Herrero
Last Action: 02/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2009 8:05AM
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2009, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 563 Author: Rose
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 5:50PM
Caption: Granting permission to the South Central Texas District of Optimist International to use the house chamber on March 29, 2009.

HR 660 Author: Rose
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring the Blanco High School speech and debate teams for their victories at two UIL tournaments in January 2009.

HR 1633 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Honoring J. David Bamberger of Blanco County for his outstanding contributions to the cause of nature conservancy and commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Bamberger Ranch.

HR 2554 Author: Rose
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Corporal Jason K. LaFleur of Lockhart.

Joint Author (28):
HB 132 Author: Chisum | Rose | Bohac | Parker | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.

HB 225 Author: Aycock | Rose | Bonnen
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property attributable to the implementation on the property of water conservation initiatives, desalination projects, or brush control initiatives.

HB 333 Author: Aycock | Rose | Berman | Fletcher | Sheffield
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the spouses of certain military personnel.

HB 390 Author: Zerwas | Rose | Cohen | Dukes | Thompson
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for routine patient care costs for enrollees participating in certain clinical trials.

HB 564 Author: McClendon | Rose
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the allocation to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund of a portion of the revenue from the motor vehicle sales and use tax.

HB 813 Author: Swinford | Rose | Eissler | Eiland | Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the small and mid-sized adjustment under the public school finance system.

HB 828 Author: Hochberg | Rose | Maldonado
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities.

HB 849 Author: Strama | Rose
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

HB 1358 Author: Keffer | Rose | Morrison | Kolkhorst | Thompson
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

HB 1678 Author: Hilderbran | Gallego | King, Tracy O. | Miller, Doug | Rose
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Hill Country local mental health authority crisis stabilization unit.

HB 1734 Author: Walle | Rose
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by water and sewer utilities.

HB 2225 Author: Parker | Hughes | Rose | Legler | Lucio III
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to creating a committee to review the process for finding permanent placements for children in the conservatorship of the state.

HB 2471 Author: Keffer | Rose | Deshotel | Ritter | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.

HB 2686 Author: Shelton | Zerwas | Rose | Pitts | Naishtat
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to increase enrollee access to primary care services and simplify enrollment procedures under the child health plan program.

HB 2967 Author: Coleman | Rose
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.

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 3320 Author: Farrar | King, Susan | Rose
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; providing a civil penalty.

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

HB 3483 Author: Coleman | Bolton | Rose | Zerwas
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to county authority to prohibit off-premise signs on certain roads and standards for off-premise signs.

HB 3528 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Rose
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dietetics and nutrition care services.

HB 3634 Author: Geren | Rose | Callegari | Gattis | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the transfer of that credit between classes of membership for certain state employees.

HB 3940 Author: Villarreal | Rose
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the legislative branch.

HB 4255 Author: Hilderbran | Darby | Rose | Walle
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the protection of children by enforcing compulsory public school attendance requirements, ensuring reports of abuse or neglect, protecting children from abuse and neglect, and ensuring that births are reported and to the prosecution of the offense of bigamy; providing criminal penalties.

HB 4388 Author: Chavez | Rose
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to veteran's employment preferences.

HJR 25 Author: Aycock | Rose | Bonnen
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature by general law to exempt from ad valorem taxes the portion of the assessed value of property attributable to the implementation on the property of a water conservation initiative, desalination project, or brush control initiative.

HJR 36 Author: Otto | Guillen | Rose
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/03/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations; and authorizing the legislature to provide for the administration and enforcement of uniform standards and procedures for appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR 146 Author: Davis, John | Rose
Last Action: 01/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jan 22 2009 3:48PM
Caption: Granting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives in January 2009 and January 2010.

HR 1084 Author: Rodriguez | Rose
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Honoring the Lance Armstrong Foundation and its CEO, Doug Ulman, on the grand opening of the organization's new Austin headquarters.

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