Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the service retirement annuity for appellate judges under the Judicial Retirement System Plan Two.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Schwertner | Deshotel | Brown
Last Action:
05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a county's eligibility to receive state assistance for health care expenditures that exceed eight percent of the county's general revenue levy for the year.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
02/16/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to physician shortage residency training programs.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/14/2011 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to provide health care services.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
02/16/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the appropriate courthouse security fund or court building security fund.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/09/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III | Margo | Gallego
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/14/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to procedures for the dissolution of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a funeral director or an agent at the interment or entombment of a human body.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption:
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption:
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2011 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2011 2:29PM
Caption:
Relating to the execution of deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the advisory committee on Medicaid and child health plan program rate and expenditure disparities between the Texas-Mexico border region and other areas of the state.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an academic health center by a university system.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Laubenberg
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the emergency medical services that give rise to an emergency medical services lien.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of cumulative voting for the board of trustees of certain independent school districts.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Schwertner | Coleman
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursements for certain services provided to Medicaid recipients and reimbursement adjustments relating to those services.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Farrar | Hardcastle | Alonzo
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Urging Congress to enact legislation to provide sufficient manpower, infrastructure, and technology to ensure the security and efficiency of land ports of entry on the southwestern border.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
01/20/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 20 2011 2:51PM
Caption:
Commemorating the presentation of the Golden Eagle Award to the late Michael A. Allen of McAllen.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Pena | Munoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen
Last Action:
02/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 2 2011 8:04AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 1, 2011, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
02/18/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2011 8:07AM
Caption:
Honoring the Autism Council for Educational Support and Scientific Studies and the Rio Grande Valley Task Force of the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Scott | Hunter | Torres
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos on her nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
In memory of Cristina "Crissy" Dalia Huff of Palmhurst.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Stephanie Alvarez on her receipt of the Outstanding Latino/a Faculty in Higher Education (Teaching Institutions) Award from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Edinburg Children's Hospital on five years of service to the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
In memory of Blanca Ramirez Shawn of San Juan.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption:
Congratulating Gloria Galvan of McAllen on her selection as the 2010-2011 Faculty Representative of the Year by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Jose Ramirez Castilleja of McAllen on his 73rd birthday.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Carl Seale on the occasion of the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorale Red Bow Concerto Gala on April 30, 2011.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption:
Congratulating Patty Fallek on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club for her contributions to the community.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption:
Congratulating Edna Posada on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club for her professional contributions to the community.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Jose Ramirez Castilleja of McAllen on his 73rd birthday.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariella Gorena on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club for her contributions to youth and education.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing Dylan Killelea for his accomplishments in the sport of motocross.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating ERO Architects of McAllen, along with chief executive officer Eli Ochoa and chief designer Manuel Hinojosa, on the receipt of awards during 2010 and 2011.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating the students from Memorial High School in McAllen who were named to the 2010-2011 Texas High School Coaches Association 5A Academic All-State Football Team.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 2011 Hispanic Heritage Fiesta in Mercedes.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating South Texas College president Dr. Shirley A. Reed on her receipt of the 2011 Alfredo G. de los Santos, Jr., Distinguished Leadership in Higher Education Award from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
In memory of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Jaime Jorge Zapata.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2011 2:07PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 16-20, 2011, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Commending Oscar Moreno for organizing the first McAllen Book Fair.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Lydia G. Sandoval on her 25 years of service with Lone Star National Bank in McAllen.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2011 2:07PM
Caption:
Honoring the life of Colonel James "Nikki" Rowe of McAllen on the 22nd anniversary of his death.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Omar Ochoa of Austin on his graduation from The University of Texas School of Law.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Rolando Castaneda on his appointment as chief of the Edinburg Police Department.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 12:50PM
Caption:
Congratulating Rosendo Hinojosa on his appointment as senior executive chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Cynthia Leon of Mission on her swearing in as a Texas Department of Public Safety commissioner.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Honoring Katherine Mendiola of Edinburg for her participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Recognizing April 2011 as National Foot Health Awareness Month.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Jaime Longoria, Jr., of Edinburg.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Congratulating Lupe Silva on being named the March 2011 McAllen Cancer Fighter of the Month by the American Cancer Society.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Gonzalez Elementary School in McAllen.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Stuart Mason Wilkinson of McAllen.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Grace Neuhaus Richards of McAllen.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Maria Teresa "Terrie" Rabago.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating State Representative Jessica Farrar on her graduation from The University of Texas School of Law.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 35th anniversary of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School in Edinburg.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Bradley Espinoza.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320.
Author:
Guillen | Flynn | Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | White
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales, Veronica | Munoz, Jr. | Lozano | Lucio III
Last Action:
04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Munoz, Jr. | Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
02/09/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption:
Relating to a cost of living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
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:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/09/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the appropriate courthouse security fund or court building security fund.
Author:
Hernandez Luna | Sheets | Gonzales, Veronica | Naishtat
Last Action:
04/13/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to supplemental breast cancer screening.
Author:
Davis, John | Larson | Zerwas | Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
03/24/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and home telemonitoring services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
Author:
Howard, Donna | Hartnett | Gonzales, Veronica | King, Susan | Naishtat
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for state and local governmental entities in certain employment lawsuits filed by nurses.
Author:
Shelton | Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
02/28/2011 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to a physician residency grant program and other programs to support graduate medical education.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Zerwas | Gonzales, Veronica | Alvarado
Last Action:
04/06/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of the Women's Health Program demonstration project and implementation of related outreach activities.
Author:
Villarreal | King, Susan | Gonzales, Veronica | Patrick, Diane
Last Action:
04/06/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of certain dental services to children at certain schools under the medical assistance program.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Gonzales, Veronica | Lucio III | Madden | Dukes
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases.
Author:
Gallego | Chisum | Gonzales, Veronica | Strama | Munoz, Jr.
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the update of discounted telecommunication services provided to educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and health centers.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Gonzales, Veronica | Lucio III | Hartnett
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
05/20/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to protective orders.
Author:
Munoz, Jr. | Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating April 9, 2011, as LZ:RGV Welcome Home South Texas Vietnam Veterans Day.
Author:
Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Munoz, Jr.
Last Action:
01/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 27 2011 3:00PM
Caption:
Recognizing January 27, 2011, as The University of Texas-Pan American Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Munoz, Jr.
Last Action:
01/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 27 2011 3:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Robert S. Nelsen, president of The University of Texas-Pan American, for his contributions to higher education in the Lone Star State.
Author:
Munoz, Jr. | Gonzales, Veronica | Pena | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
02/08/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2011 8:10AM
Caption:
Welcoming members of Leadership Mission to the State Capitol and honoring them for their community service.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales, Veronica | Munoz, Jr. | Pena | Lucio III
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 9, 2011, as Mid-Valley Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Pena | Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
03/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2011 7:57AM
Caption:
Commending the Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas for their outstanding efforts in behalf of youth and their families.
Author:
Munoz, Jr. | Gonzales, Veronica | Guillen | Pena | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst on being named the 2011 Border Texan of the Year by the Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Munoz, Jr. | Gonzales, Veronica | Pena
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring educator Anna Villanueva of Alton for her achievements.
Author:
Patrick, Diane | Villarreal | Eissler | Branch | Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption:
Honoring Teach For America founder and native Texan Wendy Kopp.