Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to rates for certain property and casualty insurance and regulation of insurer market conduct.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the food and fibers research grant program.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to expiration dates for certain licenses issued or renewed by the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/26/2005 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Interstate Pest Control Compact.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to fees for registration and inspection of certain fuel measuring and dispensing devices.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the permitting of structures adjacent to littoral property.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the statutory provision regarding the adoption and use by the Texas Water Development Board of a capital spending plan for certain state-funded water-related programs under the board's jurisdiction.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/26/2005 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/28/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Cook, Byron
Last Action:
05/09/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Grusendorf
Last Action:
05/23/2005 H Point of order sustained
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and regional education service centers; providing a penalty.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the regulation of emissions from residential water heaters.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Chisum
Last Action:
04/19/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to operation of certain machinery or equipment near high-voltage lines.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/29/2005 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to the publication of notice of intent to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a facility located or proposed to be located in certain populous counties.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/01/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to require a building permit for construction and renovation work on county-owned buildings and facilities.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to certificates of veterinary inspection.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the inspection of livestock at livestock markets.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
05/16/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a Texas Gulf Coast Legislative Working Group and a Multistate Gulf Coast Legislative Working Group.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the offense of failing to certify compliance of an underground storage tank before accepting delivery of the regulated substance to be stored in the tank.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/31/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the development of an animal identification program; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the number of meetings of the Coastal Coordination Council held annually, rulemaking authority for the council to delegate routine functions to an executive committee, and the change in name of the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission to the Texas Council on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the operations and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to reinsurance for insurance written by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/17/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to farmers and diverters who provide agricultural biomass to facilities that convert biomass to electrical energy.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/18/2005 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 18 2005 7:27PM
Caption:
Relating to the membership and terms of the board of directors of the Texas Environmental Education Partnership Fund.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/05
Caption:
Relating to fees for licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/05/2005 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to requirements for county election precincts.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Geren
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas farm and ranch lands conservation program.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to limiting the inspection of and the public disclosure or release of certain autopsy reports held by a justice of the peace or a medical examiner.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Davis, John
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for packing oysters; providing a penalty.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Isett, Carl
Last Action:
05/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the Agriculture Resources Protection Authority.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the removal and collection of convenience switches from motor vehicles; providing penalties.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to complaints against certain police officers and fire fighters.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 61; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 62; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 63; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 64; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the West Ranch Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the power and duties of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 52.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 54; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the powers of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51, including powers related to the construction, maintenance, operation, and financing of roads or turnpikes.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Dickinson Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Davis, John
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the NASA Area Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Bonnen
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 67; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/28/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston Economic Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
01/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Tilman Fertitta on his induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
01/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Joel Coulter for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
01/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Declaring March 15, 2005, Brazoria County Day.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
01/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Bradley Koslan for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/07/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending C. T. "Tommy" Anderson of Santa Fe for his dedication to his work.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Wesley Joel Canning of Friendswood.
Author:
Jackson, Mike | Gallegos
Last Action:
03/08/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Nito R. Guajardo of Baytown.
Author:
Jackson, Mike | Gallegos
Last Action:
03/08/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Grady Burke of Houston.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Grace DeForde of Friendswood for her selection as a State Honoree for 2005 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Nicole Hanson of Houston for her selection as a Distinguished Finalist for 2005 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Helen Crowder of La Porte for her selection as a recipient of the 2005 Gus Groos Humanitarian Award by the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Bayshore Medical Center of Pasadena for receiving the 2004 and 2005 HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence.
Author:
Jackson, Mike | Janek
Last Action:
03/15/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Declaring Tuesday, March 15, 2005, Brazoria County Day.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Joanna R. McNeil for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/16/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Sunoco Chemicals employees Terry Champ, Ted Guth, James McMillan, Burl McBride, and Jay Garrett for saving the life of Art Jones.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/04/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Robert L. Moody and American National Insurance Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/04/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing G. Richard Ferdinandtsen and American National Insurance Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Big League Dreams Sports on the occasion of its grand opening in League City.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/11/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Clarence Sasser for his service to his country.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/11/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jack Wendel Coe.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Bill Bailey of Pasadena for his accomplishments.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/05/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Norman Lee Malone of La Porte.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tara Michelle Rhyne of Angleton on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Dana Marie Caldwell of Lake Jackson on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Katlyn Mae Raymer of Lake Jackson on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Christopher Sean Dunn of Angleton on the occasion of his home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lindsey Renee Backen of Sweeny on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Timothy Paul Gallion of Lake Jackson on the occasion of his home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lauren Christine Windle of Lake Jackson on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Sarah Beth Raymer of Lake Jackson on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Cody Ray Lebow of Lake Jackson on the occasion of his home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jonathan Benjamin Kidd of Angleton on the occasion of his home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/16/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Corby and Erin Brooks on the birth of their son, William Carter Brooks.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/16/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Kerron Clement of La Porte for his record-breaking athletic achievements.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Stephan Eveland of Austin on the occasion of his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joe Wiseman on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Raquel Salazar of Seabrook on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Carrie Holley of Dickinson on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Robin Gonzales of Seabrook on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Chris Sanders of Texas City on the occasion of his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the winners of the 2005 Flooring America Dads Becoming Heroes Essay Contest and commending the Faithful Fathering Initiative in Texas.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2309.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2510.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2793.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14.
Author:
Wentworth | Armbrister | Brimer | Carona | Duncan | et al.
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Wentworth | Jackson, Mike | Williams
Last Action:
02/15/2005 S Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of not more than $10 million in revenue bonds for the purchase and retirement of certain commercial fishing, shrimping, and crabbing licenses.
Author:
Wentworth | Jackson, Mike | Williams
Last Action:
02/15/2005 S Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
Caption:
Relating to commercial bay shrimping boat licenses, commercial bay shrimp boat licenses, and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
Author:
Lucio | Armbrister | Barrientos | Brimer | Carona | et al.
Last Action:
04/11/2005 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Author:
West, Royce | Armbrister | Averitt | Barrientos | Carona | et al.
Sponsor:
Goolsby | Jones, Jesse | Harper-Brown | Giddings | Rose
Last Action:
05/22/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the City of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
Author:
Barrientos | Armbrister | Averitt | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
04/11/2005 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 11 2005 3:27PM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 130 in Williamson and Travis Counties as the Willie Nelson Turnpike.
Author:
Whitmire | Armbrister | Averitt | Barrientos | Brimer | et al.
Sponsor:
Pena
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority.
Author:
Wentworth | Armbrister | Barrientos | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Last Action:
05/18/2005 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Granting certain persons permission to sue the State of Texas, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and the Anatomical Board of the State of Texas.
Author:
Janek | Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
05/25/2005 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to designate the new causeway bridge connecting Galveston Island and the Texas mainland as the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge.
Author:
Williams | Armbrister | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | et al.
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Memorializing congress to permanently repeal the federal death tax in 2005.
Author:
Harris | Armbrister | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | et al.
Last Action:
02/07/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the members of the Texas High School Rodeo Association and recognizing February 7, 2005, as THSRA Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Fraser | Barrientos | Deuell | Duncan | Ellis | et al.
Last Action:
02/09/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and its rehabilitation ski program.
Author:
Lindsay | Averitt | Deuell | Eltife | Gallegos | et al.
Last Action:
02/22/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 23, 2005, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Lindsay | Armbrister | Ellis | Gallegos | Jackson, Mike | et al.
Last Action:
02/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Michael Helwig "Hal" Hillman of Houston.
Author:
Deuell | Armbrister | Averitt | Barrientos | Brimer | et al.
Last Action:
03/03/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 3, 2005, as Bob Wills Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Hinojosa | Armbrister | Averitt | Barrientos | Brimer | et al.
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming members of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division home from their deployment in Iraq.
Author:
Lucio | Armbrister | Averitt | Barrientos | Brimer | et al.
Last Action:
04/07/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of His Holiness Pope John Paul II.
Author:
Van de Putte | Armbrister | Averitt | Barrientos | Brimer | et al.
Last Action:
05/04/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 30 through May 7, 2005, as the 30th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam era.