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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Kirk Watson
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/8/2026
Number of Bills: 208

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (203):
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Chisum
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to "no regrets" greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/10/2009 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to establishing a commission to prepare and recommend a long-range plan for higher education in this state.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/10/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to eligible recipients of certain grants awarded by the commissioner of education.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Farabee | Kent | Burnam | Strama
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to renewable energy and to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/27/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of money from the Texas emerging technology fund for the research and development of clean energy.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the funds consolidation process and the use of state revenue dedicated by law for a particular purpose.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to conducting a study to improve transparency in the state's budgeting process and electronic access to information about the state budget.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a state agency review and analysis of the revenue sources that pay for the agency's functions and the adjustment by certain agencies of fee amounts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to transferring the Legislative Budget Board's performance review duties to the comptroller.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/14/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/16/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to a study concerning the minimum participation requirement for small employer health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that state agencies purchase low-emissions vehicles as a minimum percentage of their purchased vehicles.
Author:
Watson | Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Dukes
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Geren
Last Action:
05/13/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of identity recovery service contract providers and the inclusion of identity recovery service agreements in certain service contracts, retail installment contracts, and vehicle protection products; providing penalties.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to expedited credentialing for certain individual health care providers providing services under a managed care plan.
Author:
Watson | Davis, Wendy | Ellis | Gallegos | Harris | et al.
Last Action:
05/20/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the Supreme Court of Texas on a petition for review.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/26/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to eligibility to participate in the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool by individuals whose employers participate in certain regional or local health care programs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/04/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain sole proprietors to participate in small employer health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/08/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to physician education, including repayment assistance for certain physician education loans and requirements for family practice residency programs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to consumer labeling requirements for and the provision of certain information concerning health benefit plans; providing penalties.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the exchange of information by the department regarding students in foster care.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the ability of certain hospitals to purchase or arrange for the purchase of certain health coverage or benefits for eligible residents.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Kleinschmidt
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Gallego
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the offense of operating or riding in a passenger vehicle while not secured by a safety belt.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
05/27/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers of certain hospital districts and to the retirement benefits of employees of the districts and related entities.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rose | Walle
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the investigation of child abuse or neglect.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the improvement of women's health by providing certain services and information related to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain entities providing emergency services from motor fuel taxes.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the registration and protection of trademarks.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that a school district develop and adopt a site selection policy before selecting a site for construction of a new school; providing a penalty.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to increasing public awareness of the benefits of native plant species.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rodriguez
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to certain mass transit entities.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption:
Relating to the participation of certain transportation entities and hospital districts in the comptroller of public accounts' travel services contracts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/24/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 24 2009 2:43PM
Caption:
Relating to obtaining an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Bolton
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from State Highway 71 between the western city limits of the city of Austin and State Highway 16.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rodriguez
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/01/2009 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the duty of the comptroller to provide sales and use tax information to an emergency services district.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Eissler
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/15/2009 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain orally administered anticancer medications.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for the child health plan program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hartnett
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the appeal of a censure issued by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hunter
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the powers of an associate judge in a Title IV-D case.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to compliance requirements for candidates for judicial office.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Leibowitz
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the travel, board, and lodging expenses of a person appointed to assist the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Madden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to orders and judgments rendered by associate judges in child support and child protection cases and to the investigation of child abuse and neglect.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hunter
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the terms of the members of the Court Reporters Certification Board.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
05/27/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to delivery of certain services through consumer direction to elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Bolton
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the sale of surplus or salvage property and firefighting equipment by an emergency services district.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the qualifications of special education personnel in public schools.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Allen
Last Action:
05/21/2009 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to optional dispute resolution methods for school districts and parents of students seeking or receiving special education services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/12/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requirements for the conduct of Texas Education Agency special education due process hearings.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to long-term care consumer information made available through the Internet.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Phillips
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to child support arrearages and a credit based on certain disability payments.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
McCall | Dukes | Eissler | Ortiz, Jr. | Button
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Bolton
Last Action:
05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain costs and fees in a Title IV-D case.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/04/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to a title insurance company affidavit as a release of lien.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the analysis of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a metropolitan planning organization's long-range plan.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an agreement authorizing a nonparent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of criminal history record information to the Court Reporters Certification Board.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Strama
Last Action:
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an interim study on the creation of a data collection to track specialized technology research projects conducted by public universities, public university research facilities, and other state institutions.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to sanctions for public schools designated academically unacceptable.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Howard, Donna
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of methods for disposing of unused pharmaceuticals so that they do not enter a wastewater system.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Pickett
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the extended registration of a commercial fleet of motor vehicles.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Branch
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans in determining eligibility for student financial assistance and other assistance programs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to retail electric providers protecting customer deposits.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a temporary moratorium for disconnection of electric service for certain customers.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the award of stipends to nationally certified classroom teachers under the educator excellence awards program.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Cohen
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the dissemination of information regarding the cost of attending public and private institutions of higher education and regarding the availability of financial aid to assist in paying that cost.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/08/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to financial assistance funded from the amounts of certain fees charged to students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to informal caregiver support services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to practices and procedures in child abuse and neglect cases.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a pilot project to exchange secure electronic health information between the Health and Human Services Commission and local or regional health information exchanges.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to telehealth services and home telemonitoring services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/04/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas YouthBuild Program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/23/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to funding sources for the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the notice required of certain political subdivisions concerning certain workers' compensation benefits.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to certain services provided by the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program of this state.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of limited solar electric installers and limited solar electric contractors.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Anchia
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the designation of qualified media production locations in media production development zones and to exemptions from the sales and use tax for items used for media production facilities in qualified media production locations.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Brown, Fred
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the use of a confidential identity for the plaintiff in a civil action involving sexual abuse of a minor.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for certain sexual assaults.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/08/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 8 2009 12:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to receive local sales tax information.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the filing of an action in connection with foreclosure of a lien on residential real property.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the ceiling of the unemployment compensation fund.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a fee for the conveyance of residential real property, maintaining exemptions.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rodriguez
Last Action:
05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the purchase and operation of plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles, including the establishment of a pilot program by the state energy conservation office.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to public participation in the development of transportation projects by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/19/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to golf carts.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Farrar
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain refrigerants in motor vehicle air conditioning units.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to creating the Texas Early Learning Council.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to creating an account to promote early child-care development.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the dissolution of certain municipal utility districts that are located in more than one municipality.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the maximum allowable premium rate increase for small employer health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a prepaid tuition unit reward and incentive program for certain economically disadvantaged students who achieve commended performance levels on standardized assessments.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to gestational agreements.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rodriguez
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to privately funded memorials honoring certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to issuance of qualified energy conservation bonds.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain research.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/28/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for child health plan coverage or medical assistance on placement, detention, or commitment in and release from certain facilities or other settings.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/15/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to service of process for delinquent taxes on a nonresident.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Farabee
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to compensation of certain state employees.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Bolton
Last Action:
05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to changes in the territory, board of directors, and water use fees of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Bolton
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Travis County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rodriguez
Last Action:
05/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a commissioner of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/21/2009 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors of the Lakeway Municipal Utility District.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
03/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Patrick Honeycutt of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Howard, Donna
Last Action:
03/12/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Jess M. Irwin, Jr.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
05/13/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Harvey Carroll "Dulie" Bell, Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/21/2009 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Directing state agencies to initiate emission reduction policies and programs in order to help Central and South Central Texas meet the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ground-level ozone.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to ensure that this state receives the maximum federal funding available under the child health plan program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/13/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Diane Vasquez on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/26/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the recipients of the 2009 Texas Exes Awards for Outstanding Teachers.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/26/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing C. Ellis Nelson for his contributions to the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/26/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the Korean exchange teachers participating in the Fulbright American Studies Institute for Korean Secondary School Teachers of English program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/02/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Melvin R. Clearman on the occasion of his 51st anniversary as pastor of the Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Church of God.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/02/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Michael Hello of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/02/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing William Farney on the occasion of his retirement as director of the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/11/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/17/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Lane Alton Zivley of Pflugerville.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/17/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Myrtle Harborth "Schatzi" Guinn of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/17/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Louie W. White of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating KUT-FM radio station on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joshua Chance Parker on the occasion of his graduation from Abilene Christian University.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing CyberTex Institute of Technology, Incorporated, for its selection as one of the Top 500 Emerging Businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Austin Tour Guide Association on the occasion of its third annual gala event.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ann Reinhardt Allen of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Elizabeth McQueen and Dave Sanger on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Lisel Blossom Sanger McQueen.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Willie I. Kocurek of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of M. James Moritz.
Author:
Watson | Carona | Eltife | Hegar | Ogden | et al.
Last Action:
03/03/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 3, 2009, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/02/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Christina Hooks for being named a 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Distinguished Finalist.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/03/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Nash Hernandez Orchestra on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Gerald Joseph Miller.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Sophia Perez DeLa'O of Austin on the occasion of her 102nd birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joe Avila of Austin on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas State Library and Archives Commission on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Malcolm Kenneth Wilson of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Austin Section of the National Council of Jewish Women on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rotary District 5870 for its participation in Rotary National Literacy Month.
Author:
Watson | Harris
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Karl Stressman, commissioner of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/06/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Kelly Burns of Austin for her selection as Mrs. Texas United America for 2008.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 20 through April 26, 2009, as Financial Literacy Awareness Week in Texas.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/08/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 8, 2009, as Saint Edward's University Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/06/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Luis Jauregui of Austin for being named the 2008 Home Builder of the Year by the United States Hispanic Contractors Association.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Austin Aztex Football Club as it begins the 2009 season.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Julia Joseph Sawyer of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Josefina Pedraza Tamez on the occasion of her 86th birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Robert B. Daigh on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/15/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Austin Young Lawyers Association on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/18/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the Austin Children's Shelter on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Wayne Kelley of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Honorable L. DeWitt Hale on the occasion of his 92nd birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/22/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 4 through 10, 2009, as Public Service Recognition Week.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/22/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Helen Weicker for receiving the Mabel Pitts Award from the Austin Association for the Education of Young Children.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mary J. Worrel on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Allisyn Paino on the occasion of her retirement as a member of the dance company for Ballet Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Gina Rifino Ducloux.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Nancy Jurecka Wilkins on the occasion of her retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/12/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing May 12, 2009, as National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Texas.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Congratulating Ben De Leon for being named the 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters National Big Brother of the Year.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James William Norman III of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the 16 members of Boy Scout Troop 399 of Austin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Gina Conway on the occasion of her retirement from the United States Navy.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Joshua Allen Ingersoll of Austin for his service to this country.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/12/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing George Tamayo on the occasion of his retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/18/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Commending Keiko Harris and Paul Mannie III of Austin for their achievements at the regional and state conferences of Business Professionals of America.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/18/2009 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Cohnway Matthew Johnson of Rockdale.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Raymond De La Cruz of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Saint Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Austin on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Patrick Patterson for being named the 2009 Austin Independent School District Principal of the Year for Secondary Schools by Partners in Education.
Author:
Watson | Wentworth
Last Action:
05/21/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Texas Disposal Systems for receiving the top Landfill Management Award for 2008 by the Solid Waste Association of North America.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Scott Alan Ozmun of Austin and Travis County.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Pascal D. Forgione, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/20/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Congratulating the members of the Texas National MATHCOUNTS team for winning first place at the MATHCOUNTS national competition.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/28/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/20/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Alma Tamayo on the occasion of her retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/20/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Art Cory on the occasion of his retirement as director of the Property Tax Assistance Division in the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/20/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Austin Amateur Radio Club on the occasion of its 90th anniversary as an affiliate of the American Radio Relay League.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/22/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mary Wallin on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/22/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 2009 class of Akins New Tech High School in Austin on the occasion of its graduation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/22/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Kimberly Lynn "Kim" Kiplin on the occasion of her 50th birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/26/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Debbie Peterson on the occasion of her retirement from the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/26/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the University Interscholastic League on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/27/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Migrant Clinicians Network on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/28/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the University Interscholastic League on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/31/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1263.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
06/01/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1796.
Additional Primary Authors (5):
Author:
Shapleigh | Carona | Davis, Wendy | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to funding of the Communities In Schools program.
Author:
Ellis | Van de Putte | Watson
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the notice required by certain mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties.
Author:
Ellis | Davis, Wendy | Duncan | Estes | Gallegos | et al.
Last Action:
02/11/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on its centennial anniversary.
Author:
Hinojosa | Averitt | Duncan | Gallegos | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the fifth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Carona | Watson | Wentworth
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the acclaimed beagle Uno for winning the best in show title at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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