Author:
Fletcher | King, Phil | Berman | Callegari | Pickett
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Author:
Fletcher | Burkett | Carter
Last Action:
05/16/2011 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
Author:
Fletcher | Murphy | Miller, Doug
Last Action:
02/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal nonsupport.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the designation of property tax agents.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/20/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention.
Author:
Fletcher | Burkett
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer following a decision rendered by the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission or an independent third party hearing examiner.
Author:
Fletcher
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the reporting and recording of a motor vehicle accident involving an official vehicle driven by a peace officer, firefighter, or an emergency medical services employee in the course of official duties.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
02/16/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to public school students who have dyscalculia.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/09/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to access to campuses of public schools and institutions of higher education by foreign consuls.
Author:
Fletcher | Howard, Charlie
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
Author:
Fletcher | Gonzalez, Naomi | White
Last Action:
04/20/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
02/17/2011 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the continuing education requirements for certain peace officers.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
02/18/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to liability for contracts for legal services procured as the result of certain prohibited acts.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/21/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of law enforcement officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Author:
Fletcher
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 524; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Fletcher | Riddle | Kleinschmidt | Gallego | Bohac
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the period in which a person commits the offense of funeral service disruption.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
02/28/2011 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to proficiency certificates issued by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Author:
Fletcher
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of attorney general.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the collection and use of certain applicant information by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to increasing the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
Author:
Fletcher
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
05/25/2011 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of fireworks in areas annexed by a municipality for limited purposes.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain taxing units on commercial or industrial real property based on the cost of constructing a building on the property.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/18/2011 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to voidability of contracts procured through barratry and civil liability arising from conduct constituting barratry.
Author:
Fletcher | Sheets
Last Action:
03/21/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the display of owner information on and taxes and fees applicable to certain coin-operated machines.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/11/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to records of a holder of a motor vehicle title service license.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to trials for misdemeanor cases.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the reestablishment of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of property seized by the Texas Department of Public Safety in connection with violations of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/29/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the circumstances under which a final judgment of bond forfeiture may be reformed under a special bill of review.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/05/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of residential appliance installation, including pool-related electrical devices, under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the transport of fireworks.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to imposing a law enforcement fee for certain offenses, violations, and disqualifications related to commercial motor vehicles and to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Fletcher | Callegari | Riddle | King, Phil | Patrick, Diane
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain taxing units on commercial or industrial real property based on the cost of constructing a building on the property.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2011 9:45AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the unification of the Republic of Italy and posthumously recognizing Giuseppe Garibaldi as an honorary Texan.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2011 10:00AM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Craig G. Story of the Arlington Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2011 10:00AM
Caption:
In memory of Detention Officer Dionicio M. Camacho of the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2011 10:00AM
Caption:
In memory of Sergeant Timothy Gerard Olsovsky of the Victoria County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Francis David Blake of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Jesse Thomas Hamilton of the Pasadena Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Shane Thomas Detwiler of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Henry Canales of the Houston Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Border Patrol Agent Cruz C. McGuire of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Sheriff D. Martin Robert Harvey of the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Sergeant Randall Dewayne White of the Bridgeport Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Lieutenant Stuart Jay Alexander of the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Detention Officer Cesar Arreola of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Senior Corporal Norman Stephen Smith of the Dallas Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Jillian Michelle Smith of the Arlington Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Michael R. Schaefer of the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Ann N. O'Donnell of the University of Houston Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Andrew J. Rameas of the Harker Heights Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Trooper Jonathan T. McDonald of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Sergio A. Antillon of the San Antonio Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Odell McDuffie, Jr., of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Karl R. McDonough of the El Paso Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Corporal David Ralph Slaton of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Corrections Officer Kellie Pena of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Leonard Reed of the Cedar Park Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Craig L. Shaw of the Lancaster Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Border Patrol Agent Mark Van Doren of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Eydelmen Mani of the Houston Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Rodney T. Holder of the Abilene Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Jacob Rene Rayos of the Reeves County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Constable John William Brown of the Calhoun County Constable's Office Precinct No. 5.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Officer Timothy Joseph Zurovetz of the Forest Hill Police Department.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
04/27/2011 H Filed
Caption:
Recognizing May 3, 2011, as Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption:
Recognizing May 3, 2011, as Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption:
In memory of Teddy A. Klein of Tomball.
Author:
Fletcher
Last Action:
06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption:
Congratulating Craig E. Ferrell, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement as a deputy director of the Houston Police Department.
Author:
Riddle | Fletcher | Callegari | Smithee | Creighton
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.
Author:
Riddle | Murphy | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/16/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a person operating a motor vehicle without a license.
Author:
Riddle | Murphy | Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Author:
Pena | Fletcher
Last Action:
04/05/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Legler | Kleinschmidt | Larson | Fletcher
Last Action:
03/24/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits.
Author:
Morrison | Fletcher | Harless | Weber | Cook
Last Action:
02/23/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
Author:
Berman | Simpson | Fletcher | White | Flynn
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties.
Author:
Harless | Fletcher | Riddle | Branch
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle.
Author:
Guillen | Gonzales, Veronica | Fletcher | Margo
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Miller, Sid | Smith, Wayne | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
Author:
Kleinschmidt | Hardcastle | Guillen | Fletcher | Geren
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
Author:
Larson | Lavender | Fletcher | Bonnen
Last Action:
05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to housing prisoners in a tent or other facility in lieu of a county jail.
Author:
Elkins | Fletcher
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain honorably retired peace officers.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Anderson, Rodney | Fletcher | Driver
Sponsor:
Shapiro
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the sale and use of certain radar interference devices; creating an offense.
Author:
Taylor, Van | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the authority of peace officers to request fingerprints during motor vehicle stops.
Author:
Sheffield | Legler | Riddle | Fletcher | Berman
Sponsor:
Harris
Last Action:
05/21/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during a parent's military deployment.
Author:
Bohac | Fletcher | Deshotel | Chisum | Harless
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to provisions in the dedicatory instruments of property owners' associations regarding display of flags.
Author:
Weber | Hughes | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to activities by the University Interscholastic League involving sports officials.
Author:
Farias | Fletcher | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Sheffield
Sponsor:
Davis
Last Action:
05/18/2011 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/09/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain vehicle registrations at the time of sale of the vehicle.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Miller, Sid | Fletcher
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
Author:
Phillips | Callegari | Hancock | Fletcher | Aliseda
Last Action:
05/13/2011 H Failed of adoption
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or a religious organization's freedom of religion.
Author:
Callegari | Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2011 10:15AM
Caption:
In memory of Floyd A. Mechler, Jr., of Spring.