Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Number of Bills: 60Sponsor (60):
Author:
Hilderbran | Guillen | Chisum | Turner | Cook, Byron
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to parks, wildlife, hunting, and historic sites; the funding, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission, and the Texas Historical Commission; and standards for certain state law enforcement officers; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to rates charged for water or sewer services by an entity that takes over a nonfunctioning water or sewer system.
Author:
Ritter | Howard, Charlie | Merritt | Guillen | Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/24/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to a waiver or reduction of concealed handgun license fees for certain members and veterans of the military.
Author:
Kuempel
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who are legally blind.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the eminent domain authority of Texas Woman's University.
Author:
Miller | Kolkhorst | Hughes | Anderson | Cook, Robby
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to participation in an animal identification system.
Author:
Hardcastle
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/14/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 46th Judicial District.
Author:
King, Phil | Veasey | Orr
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/25/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to notice to a surface owner by an oil or gas well operator of the issuance of a permit for certain oil and gas operations.
Author:
King, Phil
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/25/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 415th District Court.
Author:
Crownover
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a student fitness and recreational fee at Texas Woman's University.
Author:
King, Phil | Veasey | Truitt
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/18/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of the superintendent of juvenile detention facilities in Wichita County.
Author:
Laubenberg
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the liability insurance requirements for certain amusement rides.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zerwas | Berman | Eissler
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to public school elective courses providing academic study of the Bible.
Author:
Goolsby
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirement to hold a certificate of registration as a landscape architect.
Author:
Keffer, Jim
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Fort Griffin Special Utility District.
Author:
Flynn | Hardcastle | Zedler
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/14/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system and the use of electronic paycards.
Author:
Kolkhorst
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/17/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; providing penalties.
Author:
Hardcastle
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 15 2007 8:55PM
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Gainesville Hospital District.
Author:
Laubenberg
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Collin County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Cook, Robby
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the requirements regarding persons who service or maintain on-site sewage disposal systems; imposing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Flynn | Truitt | McClendon
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to funding for programs that support the development of healthy marriages or the strengthening of families.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements for issuance of a marriage license, including an optional premarital education course.
Author:
Swinford
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/24/2007 S Motion to suspend three day rule fails
Caption:
Relating to incentives for and the regulation of biofuel production and distribution in this state.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to classifying llamas, alpacas, and exotic livestock as livestock under the Agriculture Code.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of an establishment to be included on a specific information logo sign along a highway.
Author:
O'Day | Merritt
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to use of marine dealer, distributor, and manufacturer numbers and issuance of validation cards.
Author:
Laubenberg
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the McKinney Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 1 and 2 of Collin County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
King, Phil
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Rolling V Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Wise County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
King, Phil
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the county courts at law in Parker County.
Author:
King, Phil
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the compensation of the members of the juvenile board of Parker County.
Author:
King, Phil
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2007 2:55PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Morning Star Ranch Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 1 and 2 of Parker County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the qualifications and method of electing directors of the Mustang Special Utility District.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Electra Hospital District.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/21/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2007 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Four Seasons Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton and Grayson Counties; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the creation of specific water control and improvement districts and municipal utility districts; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Gunter Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Gunter Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the powers of the Talley Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2007 1:55PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2007 3:14PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2007 1:55PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2007 4:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Phillips
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2007 4:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/21/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2007 8:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the East Denton County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Hardcastle
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
04/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the Texas Department of the American Volunteer Reserve Veterans Honor Guard.
Author:
Hardcastle
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
03/12/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating the R. A. Brown Ranch on winning the 2006 Texas Ranch Roundup.
Author:
Hardcastle
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
03/12/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Jody Bellah of the R. A. Brown Ranch on winning the 2006 Top Hand award at the Texas Ranch Roundup.
Author:
Hardcastle
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
03/12/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Kelly Maben of Spur for setting a new arena record for barrel racing at the 2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable John J. Gavin of Wichita Falls.
Author:
Hardcastle
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
03/12/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the Northside Indians football team of Wilbarger County on winning the 2006 Class A Six-Man Division II State Championship.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4061.
Author:
Hilderbran
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 12.