SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Wednesday April 10, 2013 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. |
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Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties. |
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Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers. |
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Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court. |
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Relating to the name of Texas State University--San Marcos. |
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Relating to the investment of funds by the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education. |
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Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board hearing shall be closed to the public. |
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Relating to a residential tenant's lease obligation after the loss of the leased premises resulting from a natural disaster. |
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Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties. |
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Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the Fort Bend Subsidence District. 1 Floor Amendment |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read third time and finally passed: |
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Relating to economic development incentives for firearms manufacturers, firearms accessory manufacturers, and ammunition manufacturers. |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Congratulating J. B. and Edna Snead on the occasion of their 75th wedding anniversary. |
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Recognizing April 10, 2013, as Crystal City Day. |
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Recognizing April 10, 2013, as Best Southwest Partnership Day. |
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Recognizing Texas Bow Tie Day. |
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Commending Jared Fogle on his many achievements. |
The Senate confirmed all nominees as reported by the Committee on Nominations. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation and use of funds in the state treasury to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development and water infrastructure and for the transfer to the funds of money from the economic stabilization fund. Finance |
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Relating to the creation of the Westwood Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees or taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Comanche Municipal Management District No. 1. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Old Celina Municipal Management District No. 1. Intergovernmental Relations |
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