Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
02/25/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Riddle
Last Action:
05/07/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the release of an inmate on parole.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Sanford
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of certain experienced plumbers as responsible master plumbers.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/06/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the Port of Houston Authority.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/05/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to certain duties of public junior colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the release of inmates convicted of certain violent crimes on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/06/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Eiland | Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Greg | Ritter
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Brazos River Basin; providing for a limitation on certain fees.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/07/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a municipality to file a lien on homestead property for the costs incurred by the municipality related to a dangerous structure on the property.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Smithee | Ritter
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Morrison | Ritter
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the cost-effectiveness of the manner in which a school district chooses to collect the district's taxes.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption:
Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Villalba
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to endangered species habitat conservation and to the creation of a board to oversee and guide the state's coordinated response to federal actions regarding endangered species.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter on the customer's property.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Howard | Miller, Rick
Last Action:
04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a select committee to review and make recommendations for substantive changes to laws overseen by the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the FAIR Plan Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
04/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the agreement between the State of Texas and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the foreclosure of a lien on homestead property for costs incurred by a municipality relating to a dangerous structure on the property.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 7:12AM
Caption:
Commending Coleman Pollock and Alisha Trevino for rescuing a young girl from drowning.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:13AM
Caption:
In memory of Bert C. West of Palacios.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating Tami Diane Hollub Savage of Bay City on her selection as the 2012 Woman of the Year by the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:30AM
Caption:
Congratulating Harley Stewart Savage, Jr., of Bay City on his selection as the 2012 Man of the Year by the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:58PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:34PM
Caption:
Commending the Matagorda County Cavalry for its service in behalf of American military personnel, veterans, and first responders and their families.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/07/2013 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption:
Celebrating the decision of Tenaris to build a $1.5 billion seamless pipe mill in Bay City.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:53PM
Caption:
Celebrating the decision of Tenaris to build a $1.5 billion seamless pipe mill in Bay City.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2013 10:05AM
Caption:
Congratulating Brazosport College on being named a finalist for the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2013 10:04AM
Caption:
Congratulating Gerald and Patricia Roberts of Angleton on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2013 9:34AM
Caption:
Congratulating Junior Achievement of Brazoria County on its receipt of the 2011 Peak Performance Team Award.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2013 10:04AM
Caption:
Commemorating the centennial of The Facts newspaper in Brazoria County.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2013 2:22PM
Caption:
Recognizing Greek Independence Day on March 25, 2013.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:41AM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Robert Schwebel and Patricia Schwebel of West Columbia on their receipt of the 2012 Cradle of Texas Herman Swift Award.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:40AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Palacios Volunteer Fire Department.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 4:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jennifer Harpham of Lake Jackson on her receipt of a 2012 Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 2:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael Fine of Brazoria on his receipt of a 2012 Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Cindy Gautreaux of Angleton on her receipt of a 2012 Award of Merit from the Thunderbird District, Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/24/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2013 12:21AM
Caption:
Congratulating Steven Hail of Angleton on his receipt of a 2012 Award of Merit from the Thunderbird District, Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/24/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2013 12:22AM
Caption:
Congratulating Harold and Barbara Monical of Lake Jackson on their selection as 2012 Philanthropists of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:44PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ryan Cade of Angleton on his selection as a 2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:56PM
Caption:
Congratulating John Travis "Jacko" Garrett, Jr., of Danbury on his selection as a 2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:21PM
Caption:
Commending Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Sandra Shaw for her contributions to the community.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 2:05PM
Caption:
Congratulating Corky Melass on his selection as the 2011 Man of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:27PM
Caption:
Congratulating Art Vandaveer on his selection as the 2012 Man of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 2:48PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Raul David Jimenez, who has been inducted into the Brazosport Independent School District Wall of Fame.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:23PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lucilla Henderson on her designation as the 2011 Woman of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:17PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sharon Rogers on her selection as the 2012 Woman of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 12:49PM
Caption:
Congratulating Constable William Howell III on being named the 2012 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 1:01PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra on its 30th anniversary.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2013 9:14AM
Caption:
Recognizing Dan Pastorini as an honorary Texan.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2013 4:06PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Brazoria County Association for Citizens with Handicaps on April 13, 2013.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2013 4:14PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jeffrey Bone on his receipt of a 2012 Silver Beaver Award from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2013 4:16PM
Caption:
Congratulating Edward Winter of Lake Jackson on his receipt of a 2012 Silver Beaver Award from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 1:51PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Palacios High School CyberSharks and RoboSharks robotics teams on their performance at the Texas FIRST Tech Challenge Houston Championship Tournament.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2013 4:22PM
Caption:
In memory of John Elwood Jerabeck of Angleton.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2013 9:37AM
Caption:
Commemorating the first birthday of Ruby Kirkpatrick Martin of Tyler.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2013 3:49PM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael Treybig on his retirement as head football coach and athletic director of the Palacios Independent School District.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2013 3:57PM
Caption:
Congratulating Norman and Martha Wood of Lake Jackson on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/15/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2013 9:32AM
Caption:
Expressing appreciation to the institutions and commending the participants involved in the Texas House Oral History Advisory Council.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2013 11:26AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Brazoswood High School Symphonic Band on its selection as the Texas Music Educators Association Class 5A Honor Band for 2013.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2013 3:25PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Sunset Advisory Commission on its receipt of the National Conference of State Legislatures 2012 Excellence in Evaluation Award.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 6:36PM
Caption:
Congratulating Conner Christian of Angleton on winning the 5th Annual YEA! Saunders Scholars National Competition.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 5:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Corporal Brian Hoskins on his selection as the Exchange Club of Angleton 2013 Police Officer of the Year.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 9:14AM
Caption:
Honoring Jarrod D. Smith of Danbury for his contributions to his community.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:59PM
Caption:
Congratulating George and Donna Harrison of Bay City on their receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 9:13PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jennifer Effenberger Donald on earning the 2013 Best Company Employee of the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area from the BDA Government.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 7:12AM
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1675.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 8:14AM
Caption:
Congratulating Judge J. Ray Gayle III and Nancy Gayle on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 9:03AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Palacios High School Choir on the event of the school's receipt of a 2013 Signature Schools Enterprise Award from the GRAMMY Foundation.
Author:
Branch | Bonnen, Dennis | Alvarado | Herrero
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain general academic teaching institutions to offer a fixed tuition price plan to undergraduate students.
Author:
Flynn | Bonnen, Dennis | King, Phil
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Flynn | Bonnen, Dennis | Laubenberg | Zedler
Last Action:
04/18/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Author:
Fletcher | Bonnen, Dennis | Moody | King, Phil | Naishtat
Last Action:
05/03/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
Author:
Callegari | Deshotel | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students.
Author:
Callegari | Laubenberg | Miller, Rick | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
White | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to exempting a school district from the obligation to comply with certain unfunded state educational mandates.
Author:
Anchia | King, Susan | Bonnen, Dennis | Johnson
Last Action:
03/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
Author:
Riddle | Harless | Parker | Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person.
Author:
Krause | Hughes | Stickland | Creighton | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/03/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Author:
Lucio III | Canales | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
02/18/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period.
Author:
Smithee | Flynn | Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Dennis | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
Author:
Lavender | Larson | Bonnen, Dennis | Harless
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on converting a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
Author:
Toth | Klick | Springer | Phillips | Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
05/22/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; providing an exemption from federal regulation and providing penalties.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Fallon | Miller, Rick | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Dennis | Klick | Perry
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
05/24/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct.
Author:
Creighton | Sheffield, Ralph | Bonnen, Dennis | Riddle
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals.
Author:
Krause | Bonnen, Dennis | Anderson | Flynn | Guillen
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the board of trustees of an independent school district from exercising disparate treatment in allowing access to school campuses during non-instructional time based on the religious nature of an organization.
Author:
Leach | King, Phil | Flynn | Bonnen, Dennis | Stickland
Last Action:
02/25/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Author:
Springer | Laubenberg | Bonnen, Dennis | Smithee | Harper-Brown
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the accreditation status and eligibility for funding under the Foundation School Program of a district that knowingly violates the Texas Constitution.
Author:
Cook | Bonnen, Dennis | Anchia | Price
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Larson | Ritter | Bonnen, Dennis | Raymond
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the University Interscholastic League regarding activities involving sports officials.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Turner, Scott | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Davis, John | Alvarado | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to an approval process for career and technology education courses offered by school districts.
Author:
King, Phil | Bonnen, Dennis | Goldman
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
Author:
Branch | Bonnen, Dennis | Isaac
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
Author:
Burkett | Harper-Brown | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the testing required for a commercial driver's license for veterans of the United States armed forces with previous truck driving experience.
Author:
Villalba | Keffer | Ritter | Bonnen, Dennis | Guillen
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to expedited permitting and economic development; authorizing a surcharge.
Author:
Geren | Bonnen, Dennis | Bohac
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
Author:
Fallon | King, Phil | Flynn | Bonnen, Dennis | Creighton
Last Action:
05/01/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
Author:
Flynn | Keffer | Taylor, Van | Creighton | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Author:
Sanford | Krause | Miller, Rick | Bonnen, Dennis | Leach
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Asserting sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and beseeching the federal government to immediately cease and desist from the promulgation of mandates that infringe on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms or that are otherwise beyond the scope of its constitutionally delegated powers.
Author:
Callegari | Laubenberg | Miller, Rick | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations.
Author:
Stickland | Krause | Laubenberg | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
02/07/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.
Author:
Ashby | Bonnen, Dennis | Darby | Ritter | Guillen
Last Action:
03/27/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish in accordance with state law.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2013 10:02AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 19, 2013, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.