Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Number of Bills: 42 Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored BillsSponsor (40):
Author:
Nelson
Sponsor:
Zerwas | Rose
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to delivery of and reporting on mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, and certain other services.
Author:
Nelson
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
Author:
Carona
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/17/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the average price below which a newspaper is exempt from the sales tax.
Author:
Huffman
Sponsor:
Zerwas | Davis, Sarah | Thompson, Senfronia | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/20/2013 H Returned to committee
Caption:
Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products.
Author:
Williams
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
Author:
Zaffirini | Duncan
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/20/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue to a foreign postsecondary institution a certificate of authority to grant professional degrees.
Author:
Huffman
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the use of a tanning facility by a minor.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Willow Point Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend and Waller Counties; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Nelson
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to a home visiting program for at-risk families.
Author:
West
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the power of the North Fort Bend Water Authority to impose a charge on certain wells or classes of wells.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Huffman
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.
Author:
Nelson
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services health or mental health benefits, services, and assistance.
Author:
Nelson
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 208; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 209; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 210; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 211; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 212; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 213; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Duncan
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Returned to committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Author:
RodrÃguez | Deuell
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
Author:
Duncan
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to clinical initiatives to improve the quality of care and cost-effectiveness of the Medicaid program.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a task force to examine hiring and management practices of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Zerwas | Ratliff | Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to voluntary donations to the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the powers of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 188, including powers related to the construction, operation, and financing of roads; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 194.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the power and duties of the Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Fort Bend County.
Author:
Deuell
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the funding of the Texas Home Visiting Program; authorizing voluntary contributions.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Fulshear Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the West Fort Bend Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Hegar
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 3 and the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 184; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Nelson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst | Bonnen, Greg | Zerwas | Sheffield, J. D.
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
Author:
Nelson
Sponsor:
Branch | Zerwas
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to programs designed to enhance medical education in this state.