Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to offer certain deferred compensation plans to employees.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating an offense.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/03/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 3 2013 12:00PM
Caption:
Relating to exclusion of land from certain water districts that fail to provide service to the land; clarifying and limiting the authority of those districts with outstanding bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to impose taxes on excluded land; providing for a financial review.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 39; providing authority to impose a tax or fee and issue bonds.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 35; providing authority to impose a tax or fee and issue bonds.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 40; providing authority to impose taxes and fees and issue bonds.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 47; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Davis, John
Last Action:
05/07/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Coleman | Márquez | Rose | Burkett | Davis, John
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the residual market for workers' compensation insurance in this state and to the operation, governance, and organization of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/12/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Sheets
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to notice of a premium increase for certain health insurance policies.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/08/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain vessels.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed | Allen
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Pearland Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to misrepresentations in connection with certain drug testing devices or equipment; providing penalties.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to access to certain facilities by search and rescue dogs and their handlers; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/08/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of human remains in the training of search and rescue animals.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/09/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/25/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Callegari
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District; providing authority to impose a fee.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bohac
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to automated dial announcing devices.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/12/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the insurance laws of this state to certain conduct.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/02/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requirements of exclusive provider and preferred provider benefit plans.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/16/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use by a property owner of a common or contract carrier to send a payment, report, application, statement, or other document or paper to a taxing unit or taxing official.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Smith
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the facilities to which Chapter 68, Water Code, applies.
Author:
Taylor | Patrick
Last Action:
05/14/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing parents to petition for repurposing, alternative management, or closure of certain public school campuses.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Kuempel
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/23/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county to advertise on leased vehicles.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/18/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/11/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/18/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of backflow prevention assembly testers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/19/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the sale of event tickets.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to easements used for dune construction and maintenance projects in certain counties.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the determination of the boundaries of, and the enforcement of the law governing access to, public beaches.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/19/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Brazos River Basin.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to certain water districts that do not provide water and sanitary sewer service to certain users in the districts' territory.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing by the manufactured housing division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/22/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the FAIR Plan Association and the renaming of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association as the Texas Residual Insurance Plan.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/26/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the payment of insured losses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and funding of the catastrophe reserve trust fund.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding the creation of dunes on the gulf coast for storm surge protection.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to an allowance of challenging a will.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Davis, John
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 48; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 49; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 50; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Westwood Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees or taxes.
Author:
Taylor
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending George Mitchell for his generous support of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument through the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/11/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Joining the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce in recognizing Mike Jackson for his service to the state.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
02/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Brittany Harris of Friendswood for her efforts to secure clean water for an African village.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
02/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 5, 2013, as The University of Texas Medical Branch Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Community Association Advocates Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
02/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 27 and 28, 2013, as Pearland Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
03/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the delegation from the Johnson Space Center on the occasion of NASA Space Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/08/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April of 2013 as Financial Literacy Month in Texas.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/08/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Galveston County 4-H Senior Horse Quiz Bowl Team for winning first place.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Walter R. Dassdorf on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Sylvia Renée Adame.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/16/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Thomas L. Huber III for his service as a veterinarian.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/16/2013 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Bob Perry.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Trent Steven Tomlinson on the occasion of his high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Kennedy Jayleigh Timm on the occasion of her high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Daniel Keith Slawson on the occasion of his high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Angelica Christina Moore on the occasion of her high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Nathan Luke Miles on the occasion of his high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Savannah Brooke Jensen on the occasion of her high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lincoln Dewayne Hussey, Jr., on the occasion of his high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Crystal Nicole Hussey on the occasion of her high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Devin L. Hawkins on the occasion of his high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Zachary Tyler Harden on the occasion of his high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Paul Michael Crutcher on the occasion of his high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Sara Beth Alpeter on the occasion of her high school graduation.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Lilian Norman Keeney.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 18 through 24, 2013, as National Safe Boating Week.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mitch Wright on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Dick and Horacene Daugird for being named the 2013 Citizens of the Year.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/16/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing NASA and the Johnson Space Center.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/14/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Wayne Riddle on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing William R. Kern III for his achievements.
Author:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3459.
Author:
Patrick | Campbell | Lucio | Taylor
Last Action:
04/02/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum and assessment requirements for graduation and funding in support of certain curriculum authorized for graduation.
Author:
Williams | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Estes | et al.
Sponsor:
Creighton | Bonnen, Dennis | Riddle | Sheffield, Ralph
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals.
Author:
Birdwell | Campbell | Deuell | Eltife | Estes | et al.
Last Action:
01/29/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Author:
Whitmire | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to real property within the Capitol complex.
Author:
Williams | Taylor
Last Action:
03/13/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.
Author:
Patrick | Birdwell | Campbell | Hegar | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
04/02/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to end-of-course assessment instruments administered to public high school students and other measures of secondary-level performance.
Author:
Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing the citizens of West.
Author:
Fraser | Taylor
Last Action:
01/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Charles "Hong Kong" Winters Wilson.
Author:
Birdwell | Hancock | Paxton | Taylor | Watson
Last Action:
02/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Baylor Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 4, 2013, as Texas Young Republican Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Fraser | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
04/18/2013 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Deborah "Borah" Van Dormolen.
Author:
Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the High School Republicans of Texas.
Author:
Birdwell | Hancock | Paxton | Taylor | Watson
Last Action:
04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Baylor University Lady Bears basketball team for winning the 2012 national championship.
Author:
Birdwell | Hancock | Paxton | Taylor | Watson
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Baylor University men's basketball team for winning the 2013 National Invitational Tournament.
Author:
Campbell | Birdwell | Deuell | Duncan | Ellis | et al.
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Zaffirini | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | et al.
Last Action:
05/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mother's Day 2013.