HB 414 | Author: | Button | Hilderbran | Murphy | Eiland | Otto |
Last Action: | 03/18/2013 H Left pending in committee | |
Caption: | Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities. |
HB 415 | Author: | Button | Fallon |
Last Action: | 02/11/2013 H Referred to Elections | |
Caption: | Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense. |
HB 953 | Author: | Button | Davis, John | Rodriguez, Eddie | Branch | Vo |
Last Action: | 05/10/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | |
Caption: | Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development activities performed in conjunction with institutions of higher education; authorizing a tax credit. |
HB 954 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 02/19/2013 H Referred to State Affairs | |
Caption: | Relating to eligibility requirements for businesses for the receipt of certain public subsidies. |
HB 1310 | Author: | Button | Bohac | Gonzalez, Naomi | Paddie | Eiland |
Sponsor: | Paxton | |
Last Action: | 05/13/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments | |
Caption: | Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of the cost of certain vaccines for purposes of the franchise tax. |
HB 1446 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/24/2013 H Left pending in committee | |
Caption: | Relating to the supervision required for certain persons who administer rabies vaccinations. |
HB 1447 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 02/28/2013 H Referred to State Affairs | |
Caption: | Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify. |
HB 1579 | Author: | Button | Bohac | Kuempel | Gonzalez, Naomi |
Last Action: | 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
Caption: | Relating to the inclusion of a portion of the costs of accepting credit and debit cards in the cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. |
HB 1860 | Author: | Button | Gonzalez, Naomi |
Last Action: | 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
Caption: | Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government. |
HB 2414 | Author: | Button | Capriglione | Harper-Brown | Coleman | Elkins |
Sponsor: | Deuell | |
Last Action: | 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately | |
Caption: | Relating to open meetings of governmental bodies held by videoconference call and to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body. |
HB 2684 | Author: | Button | Otto | Bohac | Strama | Ashby |
Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
Last Action: | 05/20/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2013 12:40PM | |
Caption: | Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain political subdivision corporations. |
HCR 96 | Author: | Button | Sheets |
Sponsor: | Carona | |
Last Action: | 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor | |
Caption: | Designating Garland as the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas. |
HCR 97 | Author: | Button | Davis, Yvonne | Branch | Geren | Anchia |
Last Action: | 05/09/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
Caption: | Designating the North Central Texas Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Area as the official Texas Connectivity Hub. |
HCR 104 | Author: | Button |
Sponsor: | Seliger | |
Last Action: | 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor | |
Caption: | Encouraging school districts to adopt policies that promote the use of technology and technological devices in classrooms. |
HR 107 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 12:16PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Dot Adler on her receipt of the 2012 Anita Hill Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dallas County Council of Republican Women. |
HR 283 | Author: | Button | Burkett |
Last Action: | 02/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2013 3:01PM | |
Caption: | Honoring Rick Williams for his service on the Garland City Council. |
HR 284 | Author: | Button | Burkett | Johnson |
Last Action: | 02/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 13 2013 10:13PM | |
Caption: | Commending Mayor Ronald E. Jones III of Garland for his public service. |
HR 303 | Author: | Button | Carter | Leach |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:36PM | |
Caption: | Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Richardson's Telecom Corridor Legislative Day. |
HR 339 | Author: | Button | Burkett |
Last Action: | 02/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2013 5:04PM | |
Caption: | Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Rowlett Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 404 | Author: | Button | Laubenberg |
Last Action: | 03/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2013 11:15PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Doug Kendrick on his retirement as chief of the Sachse Fire Department. |
HR 453 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 12:14PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Samantha Hernandez of the Garland Independent School District on being chosen to participate in the 2012-2013 New Science Teacher Academy. |
HR 470 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2013 11:33PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Garland ISD for collecting over 100,000 items during its 2012 food drive. |
HR 507 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:54AM | |
Caption: | Honoring Dr. Gary Reeves for his service as interim superintendent of the Garland Independent School District. |
HR 508 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:13AM | |
Caption: | Honoring Garland firefighter Devon Colbert for his public service. |
HR 511 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 8:38PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the City of Garland and the Garland Fire Department on earning Fit Friendly Workplace awards from the American Heart Association. |
HR 514 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:19AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Vent-A-Hood Limited of Richardson on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. |
HR 519 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:48AM | |
Caption: | Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the founding of First Presbyterian Church of Garland. |
HR 531 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:46AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the Garland Independent School District on its designation as a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. |
HR 532 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:06AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Texas Brand Bank of Garland on its receipt of the Prime Partners in Justice Award from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. |
HR 533 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:53AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Rowlett City Council member Donna Davis on her receipt of a community service award. |
HR 560 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:21AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Richland College on receiving a $15,000 grant from the National Tooling and Machining Foundation for the college's annual STEM summer camp. |
HR 562 | Author: | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:28AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the Garland ISD math, science, and technology program on being named a 2012-2013 Apple Distinguished Program. |
HR 579 | Author: | Button | Burkett | Turner, Scott |
Last Action: | 02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 10:01AM | |
Caption: | Recognizing the 2012-2013 Class of Leadership Rowlett. |
HR 676 | Author: | Button | Burkett |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:49PM | |
Caption: | Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Garland Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 711 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 7:16AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Naaman Forest High School in Garland on its receipt of a 2012 College Readiness Award from the Texas ACT Council. |
HR 712 | Author: | Button | Turner, Scott |
Last Action: | 03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 7:17AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Brenda Gardner on her receipt of the Platinum Volunteer of the Year Award at the 2012 Rowlett Boards and Commissions Volunteer Banquet. |
HR 713 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 7:08AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Kay Hopper on her retirement as CEO of the Warren Center in Richardson. |
HR 861 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 03/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2013 11:48PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Mike Barajas on his selection as Volunteer of the Year at the 2012 Rowlett Boards and Commissions Volunteer Banquet. |
HR 862 | Author: | Button | Burkett |
Last Action: | 03/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2013 10:34PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the City of Rowlett on earning honors for financial transparency from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Government Finance Officers Association. |
HR 1092 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 3:53PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the City of Garland on its receipt of the 2013 LIVE UNITED Award from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. |
HR 1093 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 4:28PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Clark Good and Chad Gilliland of the Richardson Independent School District on winning Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards. |
HR 1175 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 4:10PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the Rain Fresh Water Company of Garland on winning the purified water competition at the 2013 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting event. |
HR 1176 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 4:31PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Sellers Middle School in Garland on earning designation as an AVID National Demonstration School. |
HR 1177 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 9:54AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the winners of the 2012 Community Revitalization Awards in Richardson. |
HR 1178 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 4:30PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the Austin Academy for Excellence Jazz Band of Garland on its performance at the Jazz Education Network conference in Atlanta. |
HR 1179 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:39AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the Sachse High School drill team on their achievements at the American Dance/Drill Team North Texas Regional contest. |
HR 1180 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:55AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Kimberlin Academy for Excellence on being named a 2013 State School of Character by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. |
HR 1181 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:50AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Salvador Salinas and Brenda Wooldridge of Garland on their swearing in as CASA volunteers. |
HR 1182 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 9:46AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating David Busch, founder of Hawaiian Falls water park in Garland, on being featured in the book Bold Leadership: Biblical Principles for Marketplace Impact by Dr. Merlin Switzer. |
HR 1183 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 2:02PM | |
Caption: | Honoring Donna Davis for her service on the Rowlett City Council. |
HR 1184 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/24/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2013 12:16AM | |
Caption: | Honoring the City of Rowlett and the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce for bringing in 14 new businesses during the first quarter of the 2013 fiscal year. |
HR 1185 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:50AM | |
Caption: | Honoring Patsy McMillan for her service on the Sachse City Council. |
HR 1186 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 9:53AM | |
Caption: | Recognizing Hope Clinic for its services to the residents of Garland. |
HR 1187 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 9:50AM | |
Caption: | Honoring the Parkinson Voice Project of Richardson. |
HR 1188 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:42AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Angel Roldan of Garland on winning the third annual Cici's Pizza Throwdown. |
HR 1585 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2013 10:18AM | |
Caption: | Commemorating Earth Day on April 22, 2013. |
HR 1586 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2013 9:39AM | |
Caption: | Honoring Mark Timm for his service on the Sachse City Council. |
HR 1587 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2013 10:43AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the BEST Education Foundation of the Garland Independent School District on its 20th anniversary. |
HR 1588 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2013 9:22AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Harry and Barbara Furlong of Richardson on their 58th wedding anniversary. |
HR 1589 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2013 9:23AM | |
Caption: | Commemorating the 2013 DFW Dragon Boat, Kite, and Lantern Festival in Irving. |
HR 1876 | Author: | Button | Thompson, Senfronia | Branch | Vo | Wu |
Last Action: | 05/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2013 3:25PM | |
Caption: | Recognizing May 2013 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. |
HR 2141 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 3:02PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Jerry and Rose Nichols of Richardson on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
HR 2721 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/27/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2013 12:27AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Martha Beam on her retirement as the assistant principal of Apollo Junior High School in Richardson. |
HR 2722 | Author: | Button |
Last Action: | 05/27/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2013 12:49AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Jack Noteware on his retirement as the principal of Apollo Junior High School in Richardson. |
HB 468 | Author: | Davis, John | Button |
Last Action: | 04/17/2013 S Referred to Economic Development | |
Caption: | Relating to reporting requirements and other information in connection with an award under the Texas emerging technology fund. |
HB 500 | Author: | Hilderbran | Thompson, Senfronia | Creighton | Button | Turner, Scott |
Sponsor: | Hegar | |
Last Action: | 06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date | |
Caption: | Relating to the computation of the franchise tax, including certain exclusions from the tax. |
HB 800 | Author: | Murphy | Alvarado | Hilderbran | Button | Rodriguez, Eddie |
Sponsor: | Deuell | |
Last Action: | 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14 | |
Caption: | Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities. |
HB 1601 | Author: | Villarreal | Button |
Last Action: | 05/08/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
Caption: | Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee. |
HB 1722 | Author: | Gonzalez, Naomi | Button |
Last Action: | 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
Caption: | Relating to the amount of indirect or administrative overhead costs that a taxable entity may subtract as a cost of goods sold under the franchise tax. |
HB 2168 | Author: | Hilderbran | Button |
Last Action: | 04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee | |
Caption: | Relating to exempting the first $1 million from the total revenue of certain taxable entities for purposes of the franchise tax. |
HB 2500 | Author: | Bohac | Strama | Button | Anchia |
Sponsor: | Watson | |
Last Action: | 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14 | |
Caption: | Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of solar energy property. |
HB 3109 | Author: | Hilderbran | Button |
Last Action: | 04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee | |
Caption: | Relating to the E-Z computation and rate of the franchise tax and exempting the first $1 million from the total revenue of certain taxable entities. |
HB 3162 | Author: | Davis, John | Button |
Sponsor: | Deuell | |
Last Action: | 05/16/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 16 2013 4:32PM | |
Caption: | Relating to the Texas emerging technology fund; redesignating the fund as the Texas Research Technology Fund. |
HB 3170 | Author: | Bohac | Button |
Last Action: | 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
Caption: | Relating to persons excused or disqualified from jury service. |
HB 3438 | Author: | Otto | Button |
Sponsor: | Lucio | |
Last Action: | 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13 | |
Caption: | Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district. |
HB 3439 | Author: | Otto | Button |
Sponsor: | Lucio | |
Last Action: | 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13 | |
Caption: | Relating to the representation of a property owner by an agent in a property tax matter. |
HB 3440 | Author: | Otto | Button |
Last Action: | 05/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | |
Caption: | Relating to the authority of a member of an appraisal review board of an appraisal district to perform the duties and functions of a member. |
HB 3441 | Author: | Otto | Button |
Last Action: | 05/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | |
Caption: | Relating to the deadline for filing certain appeals of certain appraisal review board orders. |
HB 3443 | Author: | Otto | Button |
Last Action: | 05/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | |
Caption: | Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in an appeal to a district court of an ad valorem tax-related matter. |
HB 3570 | Author: | Hilderbran | Button |
Last Action: | 04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee | |
Caption: | Relating to limiting the frequency of reappraisals of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
HB 3571 | Author: | Hilderbran | Button |
Last Action: | 05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
Caption: | Relating to taxes, fees, and other amounts administered or collected by the comptroller of public accounts; lowering a tax rate. |
HR 326 | Author: | Vo | Button | Wu |
Last Action: | 02/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2013 11:55AM | |
Caption: | Commemorating the Lunar New Year on February 10, 2013. |
HR 409 | Author: | Burkett | Button |
Last Action: | 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 10:28AM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Preston Edwards on his retirement from the Garland City Council. |
HR 550 | Author: | Carter | Button | Leach |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:04PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating the City of Richardson and the Richardson Chamber of Commerce on the recognition of the Richardson Economic Development Partnership as an Accredited Economic Development Organization by the International Economic Development Council. |
HR 555 | Author: | Carter | Button | Leach |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:59PM | |
Caption: | Recognizing the members of the Richardson Independent School District board of trustees for their service. |
HR 556 | Author: | Carter | Button |
Last Action: | 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:19AM | |
Caption: | Honoring the Neighborhood Service Council for its contributions to the North Dallas and Richardson communities. |
HR 989 | Author: | Branch | Harper-Brown | Button | Burkett | Carter |
Last Action: | 03/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2013 9:31AM | |
Caption: | In memory of Dallas businessman Vance Charles Miller. |
HR 1016 | Author: | Burkett | Button |
Last Action: | 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 9:34AM | |
Caption: | Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council. |
HR 1194 | Author: | Vo | Anchia | Button | Wu |
Last Action: | 05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 7:23PM | |
Caption: | Expressing support for the expansion of Taiwan's role in the international community. |
HR 1233 | Author: | Carter | Button |
Last Action: | 04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 12:30PM | |
Caption: | Honoring Nolan Chadwick Blount for his service to the City of Garland. |
HR 1376 | Author: | Leach | Button | Carter |
Last Action: | 04/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2013 1:57PM | |
Caption: | Congratulating Bob Townsend on his retirement as mayor of Richardson. |
HR 1400 | Author: | Vo | Button | Wu | Farias | Harper-Brown |
Last Action: | 04/18/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2013 12:35PM | |
Caption: | Recognizing April 17, 2013, as Vietnamese American Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 1805 | Author: | Carter | Button |
Last Action: | 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 11:01AM | |
Caption: | Honoring Barry J. Young of Murphy for his service to his North Texas community. |
HR 2148 | Author: | Wu | Vo | Button |
Last Action: | 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 3:41PM | |
Caption: | Commemorating the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Association's 21st Anniversary Gala. |
HR 2345 | Author: | Johnson | Anchia | Branch | Carter | Button |
Last Action: | 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 7:27PM | |
Caption: | Honoring Children's Medical Center on its 100th anniversary. |
HR 2346 | Author: | Johnson | Anchia | Sheets | Button | Giddings |
Last Action: | 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 7:28PM | |
Caption: | Honoring The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for its contributions to medicine and to the Lone Star State. |