Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Bob Deuell
80th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/7/2024

Number of Bills: 125

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (107):
SB 5 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/25/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and supervision of certain sex offenders and to certain crimes involving sex offenders.

SB 68 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 01/23/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and supervision of certain sex offenders and to certain crimes involving sex offenders.

SB 108 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 01/29/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for certain children with disabilities.

SB 109 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/24/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the punishment of certain assaults and aggravated assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.

SB 122 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 01/29/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.

SB 123 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Latham
Last Action: 05/17/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law certain personal information maintained by a municipality that pertains to a minor.

SB 163 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/02/2007 S Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to requiring support of certain children over 18 years of age.

SB 164 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: King, Susan
Last Action: 05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to priority for health care providers in the distribution of certain vaccines.

SB 219 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 01/30/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the advertising, promoting, and conducting of certain live musical performances; providing a civil penalty.

SB 243 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/18/2007 S Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to local control of firefighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.

SB 308 Author: Deuell | Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/14/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.

SB 318 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Naishtat | Driver | Heflin | Herrero | Latham
Last Action: 05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to Medicaid incentive payments for direct nursing care provided by nursing homes.

SB 319 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/14/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the transfer of money appropriated to provide institutional care for certain persons to provide community-based services to those persons.

SB 320 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/14/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and the regulation of the practice of engineering.

SB 321 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/14/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.

SB 322 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Flynn
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to possession of firearms and ammunition in certain foster homes.

SB 323 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

SB 324 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Chisum
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts.

SB 400 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/21/2007 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a probate court in certain guardianship proceedings.

SB 401 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Moore Farm Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

SB 439 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Delisi
Last Action: 05/22/2007 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.

SB 440 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/15/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the pendency of charges against a criminal defendant subjected to certain incompetency proceedings and to the maximum period for confining that defendant.

SB 441 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/04/2007 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to procedures occurring after a determination of a defendant's incompetency to stand trial.

SB 442 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/15/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of the costs of a hearing regarding the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants.

SB 487 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/21/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of construction and program management for capital improvement projects of school districts.

SB 511 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/21/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a person in the chain of command over fire protection personnel.

SB 551 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | Coleman | Vaught
Last Action: 05/22/2007 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to indigent health care.

SB 552 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Truitt
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the accreditation of basic food safety education and training programs for food handlers.

SB 569 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/10/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 10 2007 5:59PM
Caption: Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.

SB 570 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/08/2007 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the regional emergency medical dispatch resource centers program.

SB 629 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/24/2007 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a peace officer employment opportunity Internet website by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

SB 703 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Eissler
Last Action: 05/17/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; imposing penalties.

SB 750 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/15/2007 H Referred to Government Reform
Caption: Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general within certain state agencies.

SB 782 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/16/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to incentives for the film, television, and multimedia production industries.

SB 883 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Laubenberg
Last Action: 05/25/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the imposition of impact fees on the property of a school district.

SB 886 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/07/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to commission a peace officer.

SB 900 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Hilderbran | Flynn
Last Action: 05/22/2007 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.

SB 901 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/07/2007 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts.

SB 907 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/07/2007 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Nurse Examiners.

SB 937 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/07/2007 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle accidents.

SB 1044 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/01/2007 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to revenue from Texas State Rifle Association specialty license plates.

SB 1115 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/04/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of independent emergency medical care facilities; providing penalties; creating an offense.

SB 1140 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/14/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation and limitation of liability of persons engaged in certain liquefied petroleum gas-related activities, including requirements concerning consumer safety notification.

SB 1141 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/14/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to provide consultation services to certain child-care providers.

SB 1142 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/14/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to an audit of health and human services information technology systems.

SB 1143 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/15/2007 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to ranking of physicians by health benefit plans.

SB 1144 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/08/2007 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the reporting requirements for health plans participating in the medical assistance program.

SB 1205 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Kaufman County Municipal Utility District Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

SB 1376 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/20/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Texas Commission on the Arts to the office of the governor and the dedication of certain sales and use tax and franchise tax revenue to the Music, Film, and Arts Office operating fund.

SB 1941 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/22/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of foster care providers.

SB 1942 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

SB 1994 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County to undertake road projects.

SB 2018 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Flynn
Last Action: 05/23/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Hunt County.

SB 2054 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Laubenberg
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Parker Creek Municipal Utility District of Rockwall County; providing authority to issue bonds.

SJR 27 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/06/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.

SR 32 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Daurence "Buck" Grainger on the occasion of his retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department.

SR 131 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 01/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2007, as Rockwall County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 181 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/06/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Newton and Beth Bond on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary.

SR 242 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Terrell Heritage Jubilee Cook-off as a Texas State BBQ Championship competition.

SR 295 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/20/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kenneth Zuver on the occasion of his retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department.

SR 296 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/20/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2007, as Sunnyvale Day at the Capitol.

SR 300 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2007, as Fannin County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 320 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tania Foster of Sachse for being named one of Texas' top youth volunteers for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

SR 321 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Grant Allen of Grand Saline for being named one of Texas' top youth volunteers for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

SR 365 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 02/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alvin E. Jordan for being named a 2007 Texas Youth of the Year finalist by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

SR 397 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2007, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 436 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2007, as Hunt County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 457 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Neil Sidney Kibbe of Marion on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

SR 470 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13 and 14, 2007, as Van Zandt County Days at the State Capitol.

SR 475 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Austin Theron Dixon of Edgewood.

SR 553 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Rowlett Class 16 to the State Capitol.

SR 554 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Earl Crawford of Fate.

SR 580 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patsy Jean Sparks Marshall of East Tawakoni on the occasion of her 65th birthday.

SR 581 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ivan Alexander, Jr., for his many contributions to Rains County.

SR 582 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 03/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 27, 2007, as Rains County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 634 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/03/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 27, 2007, as Seagoville Day at the State Capitol.

SR 672 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/11/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Chuck Fairbanks for his service to the Royal Rangers program.

SR 673 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/11/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Karis Burke, Londyn Bull, Olivia Latham, and Rachel Weible of Rockwall for becoming Honor Stars.

SR 674 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/11/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Michael Hurtt of DeSoto for his contributions to the City of DeSoto and the Metroplex area.

SR 770 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/18/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 18, 2007, as Balch Springs Day at the Capitol.

SR 905 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Frances Anderson on the occasion of her retirement as Mayor of the City of Terrell.

SR 906 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the women's basketball team of Texas A&M University--Commerce for their accomplishments.

SR 907 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jimmy Ray Carty, Jr.

SR 908 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Denny Floyd "Boe" Gallaway.

SR 909 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dwayne N. Freeto.

SR 910 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Reuben B. DeLeon, Jr.

SR 911 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Valentine D. Lopez, Jr.

SR 912 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rodney Joseph Johnson.

SR 913 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Brian H. Jackson.

SR 914 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Randolph Wheeler.

SR 915 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Andrew Harrison Taylor.

SR 916 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lester D. Tatum.

SR 917 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Lee Sunderland, Sr.

SR 918 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lloyd A. Rogers.

SR 919 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruben Orozco, Sr.

SR 920 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jason A. Oliff.

SR 921 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Michael Scott Neal.

SR 922 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Henry Nava, Jr.

SR 923 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rahamy Arden Mitchell.

SR 924 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ernest Valencia Mendoza.

SR 988 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/08/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Homer Phillips on the occasion of his retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department.

SR 989 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/08/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Baylor Medical Center at Garland for receiving the 2007 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence.

SR 1007 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/10/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nehemiah Pickens.

SR 1008 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/10/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eric Jay Van Fossan.

SR 1009 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/10/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dale David Geddie.

SR 1018 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Edom Cemetery on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

SR 1152 Author: Deuell
Last Action: 05/25/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their service to our state.

Additional Primary Authors (18):
SB 7 Author: Hinojosa | Deuell | Nelson | Shapiro | Van de Putte
Sponsor: Eissler | Vo
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the availability and use of automated external defibrillators at certain school campuses and athletic events, and the creation of a cardiovascular screening pilot program.

SB 10 Author: Nelson | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor: Delisi
Last Action: 06/14/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the operation and financing of the medical assistance program and other programs to provide health care benefits and services to persons in this state; providing penalties.

SB 378 Author: Wentworth | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Driver | King, Phil | Talton | Rose | Riddle
Last Action: 03/27/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.

SB 530 Author: Nelson | Averitt | Carona | Deuell | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor: Eissler
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to physical activity requirements and physical fitness assessment for certain public school students.

SB 676 Author: Williams | Averitt | Deuell | Duncan | Eltife | et al.
Last Action: 05/03/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.

SB 769 Author: Zaffirini | Brimer | Deuell | Janek | Ogden | et al.
Sponsor: Delisi
Last Action: 05/22/2007 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to contracting issues of state agencies, including ethics issues related to state contracting.

SB 792 Author: Williams | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Last Action: 06/11/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties and other entities with respect to certain transportation projects and to comprehensive development agreements with regard to such projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing penalties.

SB 1000 Author: Shapiro | Deuell | Estes | Harris | Janek | et al.
Last Action: 04/24/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the accessibility of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder and to the training of and support for educators serving students with autism.

SB 1168 Author: Van de Putte | Deuell
Last Action: 03/14/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dietetics and nutrition care services.

SB 1292 Author: Nelson | Deuell | Janek | Shapiro | Uresti | et al.
Last Action: 05/22/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; granting authority to issue bonds.

SB 1464 Author: Janek | Deuell | Fraser | Patrick, Dan | Shapiro | et al.
Last Action: 04/27/2007 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens.

SB 1909 Author: Ellis | Carona | Deuell
Sponsor: Madden
Last Action: 05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses and to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure following a term of community supervision for any of those offenses.

SR 10 Author: West, Royce | Deuell | Harris
Last Action: 03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Leadership Southwest for its contributions to southwest Dallas County.

SR 56 Author: Harris | Carona | Deuell | Shapiro | West, Royce
Last Action: 01/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 30, 2007, as Dallas County Day at the Capitol.

SR 141 Author: Patrick, Dan | Averitt | Brimer | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Last Action: 01/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Providing for the display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the senate chamber.

SR 384 Author: Whitmire | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action: 02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Requesting that the Legislative Audit Committee examine specified conduct and determine whether a condition of gross fiscal mismanagement exists in the Texas Youth Commission.

SR 422 Author: Carona | Deuell
Last Action: 03/06/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2007, as Texas Film Industry Day at the State Capitol.

SR 708 Author: Shapiro | Carona | Deuell | Estes | Harris | et al.
Last Action: 04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2007 as Autism Awareness Month.

Texas Legislature Online - Report