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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.
79th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 201

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (174):
Author:
Lucio | Ellis | Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Goolsby | McClendon | Dutton | Keel | Talton
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the representation of certain defendants in capital cases and to the punishment for a capital felony or other felony punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding 99 years.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/01/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the number of days and hours of annual instruction for public school students.
Author:
Lucio | Shapleigh | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Chavez | West, George "Buddy"
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the appointment, operation, and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.
Author:
Lucio | Shapleigh | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the border commerce coordinator.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/03/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a school district policy concerning the use of school counselors' work time.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/03/2005 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders, including autism or another pervasive developmental disorder.
Author:
Lucio | Shapleigh | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Advisory Oversight Community Outreach Committee in the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Author:
Lucio | Shapleigh | Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/18/2005 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to use of money in the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/03/2005 S Referred to International Relations and Trade
Caption:
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to counties for roadway projects serving border colonias.
Author:
Lucio | Armbrister | Averitt | Barrientos | Brimer | et al.
Sponsor:
Gonzales
Last Action:
05/22/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/05/2005 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption:
Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Solis
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/20/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Author:
Lucio | Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/22/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 14 2005 1:54PM
Caption:
Relating to structures on coastal public land.
Author:
Lucio | Madla | Van de Putte | West, Royce
Last Action:
02/22/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to certain low-interest home loan programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/28/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/09/2005 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption:
Relating to an urban land bank program in certain municipalities.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the rights of parties to an executory contract for conveyance of real property and certain other real property transactions.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/20/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to offenses involving use of a child passenger safety seat.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to funding for safety or lap belts in public school buses.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Referred to International Relations and Trade
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to migrant labor housing facilities.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Gonzales
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.
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:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Villarreal
Last Action:
05/20/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a study of affordable housing needs and potential revenue sources for affordable housing.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Talton
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Point of order sustained
Caption:
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/29/2005 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to emergency order authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Chisum
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the payment of certain administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under an installment payment schedule.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Goolsby
Last Action:
05/09/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the combative sports program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/10/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the financing of instructional facilities and the payment of existing debt of school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/10/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to creation of an inflation adjustment to salaries for classroom teachers and certain other professional staff employed by school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Ritter
Last Action:
05/22/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired classroom teachers for loans under the professional educators home loan program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/20/2005 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to pilot project regarding elections and terms of office for trustees of certain independent school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/14/2005 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to a fee to support the wellness, recreational, and fitness complex at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/10/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the employment of certified counselors by school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/10/2005 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Solis
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/05
Caption:
Relating to the long-range plan for the South Texas Health Care System and the provision of tuberculosis and other health care services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Goolsby
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain home-rule municipalities on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/10/2005 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption:
Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Allen, Alma | Naishtat
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to autism and pervasive developmental disorders and the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding school facilities and the feasibility of developing model plans for school facilities.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law at the University of Texas at Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the program to provide financial assistance for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water supply and sewer services for economically distressed areas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by The University of Texas System.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to programs to recruit, train, and license nurses and other health care professionals in this state.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to liability of a governmental unit for a claim arising from roadway lighting conditions.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Oliveira
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to tuition rates for Olympic athletes residing and training in Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Oliveira
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a special events trust fund to support certain Olympic events, including training and development activities.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Dukes
Last Action:
05/25/2005 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the forced sale of an owner's interest in certain real property.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to protections for consumers in default on credit transactions involving manufactured homes; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Brownsville, The University of Texas--Pan American, and Texas State Technical College--Harlingen.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency of unfunded state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/20/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to circumstances under which an executory contract for conveyance is prohibited and to the rights of certain purchasers under executory contracts for conveyance.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a health performance incentive program in public schools.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the coordination of colonia initiatives and services to colonia residents.
Author:
Lucio | Madla
Sponsor:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to a college entrance examination preparation pilot program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/26/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the hours for selling alcoholic beverages on certain election days.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the duration of a hunting or fishing license, stamp, tag, or permit and to the fees paid by veterans for certain hunting or fishing licenses, stamps, tags, or permits.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/10/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/22/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Solis
Last Action:
05/20/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned for the purpose of providing low-income or moderate-income housing.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption:
Relating to authorizing industrial development corporations to undertake projects in connection with educational facilities and learning centers.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Oliveira
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/09/2005 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of federal funds directed to be used to support graduate medical education in connection with the state Medicaid program.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
05/25/2005 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to Lloyd's plans and reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/21/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting rebates regarding certain insurance coverage.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/14/2005 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the funding of coastal erosion response activities and the coastal management program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/22/2005 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption:
Relating to requirements imposed under the vehicle fleet management plan.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/19/2005 S No action taken in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to a small contractor assistance program for bidding on construction contracts at institutions of higher education.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/09/2005 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to private activity bonds.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for permitting an animal to run at large on a highway.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/09/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the judicial districts in Cameron and Willacy Counties.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the development of occupational skills training curriculum by the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to housing assistance and other assistance provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Oliveira
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of the law authorizing the issuance of oversize or overweight vehicle permits by certain port authorities.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the property tax situs and rendition requirements for motor vehicles located at a place of business of a wholesale motor vehicle auction.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operation of health services districts.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Border Health Foundation.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use short term rental tax and hotel occupancy tax for certain venue projects.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the validation of a governmental act or proceeding of the Town of South Padre.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to severance payments to superintendents of independent school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/04/2005 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Haggerty
Last Action:
05/25/2005 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to rate regulation of certain insurers writing personal automobile insurance.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/17/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Kleberg County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds and granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Escobar
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Willacy County Drainage District No. 1; providing the authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/26/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
Author:
Lucio | Eltife | Estes | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging the State of Texas to continue to pursue increased trade with Mexico and to develop a plan with Mexico to mitigate delays at border crossings.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/04/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Encouraging the State Board of Education to ensure that public schools teach students about Hispano contributions to the development of Texas and the United States and that all of the state's history and government textbooks include such information.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Sister Anita de Luna of the Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Alter Holand, honoree of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the City of Palms Football Clinic in McAllen on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joseph Richard Millsap for his service to his country.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/09/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Arnoldo "Ranch" Guerrero.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/09/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jose T. Perez for his service as program director of the Senior Companion Program of Senior Community Outreach Services, Incorporated.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 7 through 11, 2005, as National School Counseling Week in Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/16/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Extending best wishes for the future to the residents and governmental officials of the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/17/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Foundation for Brownsville Sports for its designation as a Community Olympic Development Program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/17/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Abelardo E. Bru on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/22/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Lolita Ayala for her selection as the 2005 Mr. Amigo honoree.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/22/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Reynaldo Guerra Garza of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Melanie Stacey Castillo and Javier Antonio Fernandez on the occasion of their marriage.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 24, 2005, as Jeane Elizabeth Echols Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Anthony John "Tony" Carnesi, Jr., of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating KGBT-TV of Harlingen for receiving the Texas Association of Broadcasters' Bonner McLane Public Service Award.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Communities In Schools-Cameron County, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Augusto Cesar Mascorro, Sr., of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/08/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rhoda Sheetz of Harlingen on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/10/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the H-E-B stores of South Texas on the occasion of the 100th birthday of H. E. Butt Grocery Company.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the week of March 7 through 11, 2005, as Texas School Lunch Week.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Raul A. Besteiro, Jr., of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/17/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Jesse Marines of Weslaco for winning the silver medal at the 2005 University Interscholastic League State Wrestling Championships.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/21/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 21, 2005, as Delta Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 23, 2005, as Keppel AmFELS Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Lucio | Barrientos | Shapleigh
Last Action:
03/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Francisco Javier Alejo on the occasion of his retirement and for his service as Consul General of Mexico in Austin.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/04/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating James G. Springfield for receiving the American College of Healthcare Executives 2004 Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/04/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joseph W. "Bill" Norris on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/05/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Designating April 7, 2005, World Health Day 2005.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 1, 2005, as Community Development Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing members of the International Christian Center/Centro Cristiano Internacional in Brownsville and Matamoros for their service.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Julio Sanchez for his service to his country.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing John Galvan of Harlingen for his participation in the Texas 4000 for Cancer bike tour.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Richard Ray Dukes for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Reynaldo M. Perez on the occasion of his retirement.
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:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/11/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the Donna Cardinals of the '50s in Donna for their service to the community.
Author:
Lucio | Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/12/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 12, 2005, as PSJA Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Paul S. Moxley for his contributions to the banking industry of Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Frank N. Boggus for receiving the Salute to Dealers award from the Ford Motor Company.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/22/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for over 100 years of service to the church, our state, and the communities of the world.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Regional Academic Health Center Medical Library in Harlingen for receiving the 2004 National Award for Museum and Library Service.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Elizabeth Garza Maldonado on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the dance team of Lopez High School in Brownsville for its success at the 2005 Showmakers and Starmakers Contest.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ralph Morales for founding the End of the Road Ministry in Harlingen.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 29, 2005, as El Dia de los Ninos in Brownsville and across the state.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rita K. Roney for receiving the Woman of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts-Tip of Texas Council.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/27/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Honoring legislators from Tamaulipas, Mexico, for their efforts to enhance the border region.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/02/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Thomas A. Garza for raising the Grand Champion Steer of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/13/2005 S Again read
Caption:
Congratulating Eduardo Roberto Rodriguez for being elected president of the State Bar of Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the first senior class graduates of Mid Valley Christian School in Weslaco.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/06/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing all partners involved with the Careers in Justice project.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/09/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Victoria Herrera of San Benito for her dedication to teaching Texans about the advantages of a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/12/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College chess team for winning the Southwestern Collegiate Chess championship.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Francisco X. "Frank" Lopez on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lance Lopez of Missouri City for his accomplishments as a golfer.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/30/2005 S Again read
Caption:
In memory of the life of Filemon B. Vela of South Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Oscar De La Hoya for his accomplishments.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Adolfo G. Betancourt, Sr., of Cameron County.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Laura Canales.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jonathan Gulley for winning the silver medal in the pole vault at the National Junior Olympic Championships.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jose M. Amador on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the International Order of the Alhambra, Alva Caravan 91, in Brownsville on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Fernando Spada, Jr., of Brownsville for placing second in the First World School Chess Championships.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing William C. Powers, Jr., for his service to the profession of law.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/30/2005 S Again read
Caption:
Wishing Pope Benedict XVI a time of peace and goodwill during his papacy.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jose Luis Santillan on the occasion of his retirement as a city commissioner from the City of San Juan.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Roberto F. Loredo on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the City of San Juan.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/24/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Rachel S. Alaniz of Kingsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jean Bovee for being named Teacher of the Year by the Valley Morning Star.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Julie Berger on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/27/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing John C. Lerma on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/30/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Marcia Jean Parrish Shedden.
Additional Primary Authors (27):
Author:
Ellis | Barrientos | Gallegos | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
02/01/2005 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance.
Author:
Madla | Brimer | Lucio | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Villarreal
Last Action:
05/24/2005 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes.
Author:
Zaffirini | Hinojosa | Lucio | Shapleigh
Sponsor:
Guillen | Chavez
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to meetings between representatives of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and Mexican states on transportation and truck inspection issues.
Author:
West, Royce | Averitt | Ellis | Gallegos | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
05/10/2005 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education and to certain other practices and procedures concerning the admission process.
Author:
Madla | Duncan | Fraser | Lucio | Seliger | et al.
Last Action:
04/29/2005 H Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption:
Relating to the management of state-owned land, including the lease of the right to produce groundwater from certain state-owned land.
Author:
Zaffirini | Hinojosa | Lucio | Shapleigh
Sponsor:
Guillen | Chavez
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to meetings between representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation and Mexican states on transportation and truck inspection issues.
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:
Shapiro | Armbrister | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor:
Morrison
Last Action:
05/22/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for emerging technology industries.
Author:
Wentworth | Barrientos | Ellis | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
05/25/2005 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
Author:
Janek | Ellis | Lucio
Last Action:
05/17/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the improvement and coordination of statewide efforts to detect, prepare for, and respond to certain emergencies.
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:
Wentworth | Barrientos | Ellis | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
03/14/2005 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state institution of higher education or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
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:
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 | Lucio
Last Action:
03/22/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the week of March 13 through 19, 2005, as National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week.
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:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the members of the Border Blitz delegation to Austin.
Author:
Ellis | Lucio
Last Action:
04/04/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the importance of international education in Texas institutions of higher education.
Author:
Hinojosa | Barrientos | Ellis | Gallegos | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
04/19/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the third class of the Senator Gregory Luna Memorial Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Van de Putte | Lucio
Last Action:
05/04/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Wayne D. Marty on the occasion of his retirement.
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.
Author:
Hinojosa | Barrientos | Ellis | Gallegos | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
05/21/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Urging Governor Rick Perry to oppose the plans of the Minuteman Project to begin patrolling the Texas-Mexico border.
Author:
Barrientos | Lucio
Last Action:
05/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Henry Romo of San Antonio.
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