SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Wednesday April 24, 2013 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity. |
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Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election. |
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Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings. |
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Relating to the operation of the special prosecution unit. |
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Relating to the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University. |
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Relating to persons authorized to perform a marriage ceremony. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge. |
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Relating to providing information to entering undergraduate students at certain general academic teaching institutions to promote timely graduation. |
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Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by governmental bodies, including regional tollway authorities, regional mobility authorities, and metropolitan planning organizations. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to certain requirements applicable to contracts entered into by state agencies. |
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Relating to oversight and management of state contracts. |
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Relating to the Harrison County Court at Law. 1 Floor Amendment |
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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. 1 Floor Amendment |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read second time and passed to engrossment: |
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Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. 2 Floor Amendments |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Welcoming Leadership Mid Valley to the State Capitol. |
The Senate confirmed all nominees as reported by the Committee on Nominations. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the repeal of certain court fees and costs. Jurisprudence |
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Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the State Pension Review Board and public retirement systems; authorizing a fee. State Affairs |
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Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the liability of and the validation of certain acts of the Midland County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the designation of a segment of Interstate Highway 35 as the Trooper Randy Vetter Memorial Highway. Transportation |
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Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Hidalgo County. Jurisprudence |
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Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35W as the Cesar Chavez Memorial Freeway. Transportation |
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Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster. State Affairs |
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Relating to the release of a vehicle held by a vehicle storage facility. Transportation |
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Relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to eligibility requirements for a residential fire alarm training school instructor. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee. Jurisprudence |
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Relating to issuance of a magistrate's order for emergency protection. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the penalty for the operation of a vehicle without a license plate. Transportation |
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Relating to the requirements for members appointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the elections to which certain applications for a ballot to be voted by mail are applicable. State Affairs |
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Relating to providing notice of certain proposed municipal zoning changes to a school district. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain hospitals and other facilities. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements to technology facilities. Economic Development |
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Relating to vocational training programs provided by the Windham School District. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the dissemination of information regarding employment opportunities in this state to secondary school students. Economic Development |
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Relating to the filing with the state of electric logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty. Natural Resources |
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Relating to the assessment of an elderly or disabled person's psychological status for purposes of an emergency order authorizing protective services. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the administration and monitoring of health care provided to foster children. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the transportation of certain patients to a mental health facility. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the fine or penalty for violation of a municipal rule, ordinance, or police regulation and municipal court jurisdiction to enforce certain violations. Jurisprudence |
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Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates. State Affairs |
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Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct. State Affairs |
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Relating to providing information to state employees about insurance available to those employees under a group coverage plan. State Affairs |
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Relating to providing links in the online text of proposed legislation to other state laws referenced in that legislation. Administration |
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Relating to the contents of an application by certain persons for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the person's residence homestead. Finance |
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Relating to the criminal penalty for acting as an agent after suspension or revocation of the agent's license. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to certain procedures in family or juvenile law proceedings. Jurisprudence |
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Relating to the reporting in a lobbyist registration of certain persons from whom compensation or reimbursement is received. State Affairs |
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Relating to the donation of surplus real property by certain municipalities. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to establishing a committee in certain counties to recommend a uniform truancy policy. Education |
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Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to privileged parking for veterans of World War II. Veteran Affairs & Military Installations |
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Relating to creating the Texas Teacher Residency Program. Higher Education |
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Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state supported living center. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the disposition of confiscated game, animal parts, and animal products. Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security |
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Relating to the purchase of certain commodity items by a state agency. Government Organization |
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Relating to the receipt or consideration of a petition requesting detachment and annexation by the board of trustees of a school district after adoption of consolidation resolutions. Education |
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Relating to notice of residential services available for persons with intellectual disabilities. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the courthouse security fund; increasing fees. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to consideration of cloud computing services when a state agency purchases services for a major information resources project. Government Organization |
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Relating to the secretary of state providing information to voters regarding their voting status through an Internet website. State Affairs |
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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. Transportation |
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Relating to victim-offender mediation services offered by the victim services division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the enforcement of a provision regarding the imposition of a surcharge for the use of a credit card. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the employment of an attorney by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Government Organization |
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Relating to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans. Veteran Affairs & Military Installations |
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Relating to the ownership of and access to certain investigation records in child abuse and neglect cases. Jurisprudence |
Committee re-referral on the following: |
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Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program. Re-referred from Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security to Government Organization |
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Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force. Re-referred from Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security to Government Organization |
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