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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Steve Ogden
79th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 54

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (43):
Author:
Ogden
Sponsor:
Pitts
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
General Appropriations Bill.
Author:
Ogden
Sponsor:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/09/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to vacancies on municipal utility district boards.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/02/2005 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to requiring notice to the prosecuting attorney before a parole panel determines whether to release an inmate on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/21/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus.
Author:
Ogden
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/20/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to testing and examination fee requirements for certain provisional license holders.
Author:
Ogden | Whitmire
Last Action:
05/19/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to providing notice to county law enforcement before a parole panel considers the release of an inmate to that county.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/13/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a toll on a segment of highway for which the Texas Department of Transportation has spent public money.
Author:
Ogden
Sponsor:
Luna
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/17/2005 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to ensuring cost savings in the operation of certain governmental entities that provide criminal justice and public safety services.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority for the legislature to make or reduce appropriations to certain governmental entities.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain regulatory entities.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/23/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 25 2005 3:27PM
Caption:
Relating to the powers, duties, and functions of the Legislative Budget Board.
Author:
Ogden
Sponsor:
Pitts
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing a penalty.
Author:
Ogden
Sponsor:
Brown, Fred
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the lands managed and controlled by the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Author:
Ogden
Sponsor:
Krusee
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/13/2005 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/11/2005 S Filed
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to impose a tax on certain business activity in this state.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
01/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Catholic health care in Texas on the occasion of its 62nd Annual Conference and Advocacy Day.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
01/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating participants in the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
02/15/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 15, 2005, as Walker County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
02/15/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Ron Randleman for his contributions as head football coach of Sam Houston State University.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
02/15/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the players and coaches of the Sam Houston State University Bearkats football team.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
02/17/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 17, 2005, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
02/16/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Celebrating the designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas as a National Historic Trail.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
02/17/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the services they provide in Texas to young people.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
03/01/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Frank Everson Vandiver.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/05/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Travis B. Bryan, Jr., for being honored by the Texas Bankers Association.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/05/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jack Hinton for being honored by the Texas Bankers Association.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/13/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Sister Gretchen Kunz for her service to the people of the Brazos Valley.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Tex Leo "Doc" Kassen.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
04/26/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 26, 2005, as County and District Clerks Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/17/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Gardner Golston Osborn of Bryan.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/25/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Joseph F. Weber for his lifelong achievements and service to the nation.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/28/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Author:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/29/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863.
Additional Primary Authors (11):
Author:
Zaffirini | Barrientos | Brimer | Deuell | Janek | et al.
Sponsor:
Isett, Carl
Last Action:
05/20/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to state contract management, including the training of personnel, the negotiation of contracts, and the standardization of practices.
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:
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:
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:
Zaffirini | Barrientos | Ogden | Wentworth
Last Action:
02/01/2005 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 1, 2005, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
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:
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 | 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.
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