Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Davis, Sarah | Zerwas | Coleman
Last Action:
05/25/2017 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/05/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the driver responsibility program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/25/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
05/23/2017 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin as the state botanical garden and arboretum.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
Author:
Watson | Hinojosa | Taylor, Van
Sponsor:
Flynn
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administered by the agency.
Author:
Watson | Hinojosa | Taylor, Van
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
Author:
Watson | Hinojosa | Taylor, Van
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
Author:
Watson | Hinojosa | Schwertner | Taylor, Van
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
05/16/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of an appraisal district to acquire or convey real property or construct or renovate a building or other improvement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the use of revenue received as a result of the purchase of attendance credits to supplement the basic allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/02/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/27/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a recess policy by public school districts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the cost of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Cyrier
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the grounds for refusal, cancellation, or suspension of certain alcoholic beverage licenses.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation: Apr 18 2017 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation: Apr 18 2017 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/02/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Lucio III | Vo
Last Action:
05/22/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead, the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units that have adopted such an exemption to reduce the amount of or repeal certain other exemptions, and the treatment of such an exemption in the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/06/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Howard
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the statewide preceptorship program in family medicine.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/13/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/13/2017 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/13/2017 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/14/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/15/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to certain duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding parental child safety placements.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/15/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a kinship caregiver navigator program by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Cyrier
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to certain charges by the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; authorizing an increase in a fee.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Israel
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Medical Badge.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/22/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/26/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/29/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and training for employees at those facilities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to leave for state employees who are foster parents or prospective foster parents.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/27/2017 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Neave
Last Action:
05/27/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Alvarado | Leach | Howard
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Leach | Alvarado | Howard
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report certain incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/03/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: May 3 2017 7:36PM
Caption:
Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Isaac
Last Action:
05/24/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loan program.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Arévalo
Last Action:
05/24/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center is located.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/06/2017 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2017 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Returning Adult Student Grant Program for certain students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs at certain postsecondary educational institutions.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
Author:
Watson | Hancock
Sponsor:
Geren
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas Music Foundation; authorizing fees.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Gina
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a municipality that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 1/1/18
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide tax return preparation and other financial services without regard to the beneficiaries' ability to pay.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/15/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: May 15 2017 2:18PM
Caption:
Relating to disclosure of state agency contract information regarding administrator services for group health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Pickett
Last Action:
05/28/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: May 9 2017 11:04PM
Caption:
Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/26/2017 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing the placement and maintenance of traffic-control signals in municipalities to permit emergency vehicles to safely enter a highway.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/16/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to notice of facility fees charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/16/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on property owned by or leased for a state agency.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 12 2017 12:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2017 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Bohac
Last Action:
05/26/2017 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/09/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to waiver of a political subdivision's governmental immunity for certain employment benefit claims.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/03/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to allowing certain wholesalers and distributors to purchase beer, ale, and malt liquor from the holder of a brewpub license.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Travis County.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/18/2017 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and malt liquor to certain qualified persons outside the state.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/09/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain disclosures of electronic toll collection customer account information by a toll project entity.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operations of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the approval by the Texas Department of Transportation of certain transportation projects of a regional mobility authority.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/16/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 16 2017 4:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the public information law.
Author:
Watson | Taylor, Van
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to participation of state agency employees in the review of the agency by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the public availability of certain information related to criminal conduct in connection with an election.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Moody
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of criminal trespass.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of an area of highway by a municipality as an immediate removal area.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who have been determined incompetent to stand trial.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Dale
Last Action:
05/16/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the electronic transmission of a notice of toll nonpayment by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Elkins
Last Action:
05/20/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the availability of certain information under the public information law.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Bernal
Last Action:
05/23/2017 S House passage as amended reported
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/08/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for certain developments.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Johnson, Jarvis
Last Action:
05/24/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Isaac
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
Author:
Watson | Rodríguez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to disclosures in connection with certain wrap mortgage loan transactions; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to establishing a pilot program for professional support service provider services for persons who are deaf-blind.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the formal recognition of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the participation of those schools in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Coleman
Last Action:
05/23/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to regional or local health care programs for eligible individuals and employees of small employers.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/18/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/11/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the property known as the French Legation to the Texas Historical Commission and to certain historic sites under the commission's jurisdiction.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Morrison, Geanie W.
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs regulated by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to examine all state open-government laws.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/17/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jack Crosby of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/17/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Marvin R. "Randy" Billings on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/23/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Charles William Mays Jr. of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/23/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Bastrop County Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/25/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Regina L. Parker on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/31/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rena Hemphill Bennett on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/06/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Seana Beckerman Willing on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/06/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Harry Middleton of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/22/2017 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing February 18, 2017, as Verlin Callahan Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/08/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Joseph Borowski Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/13/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Cynthia J. Rokovich for 40 years of service to the State of Texas.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/15/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Eugene Tai on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Shelby H. Carter Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Betty Baker of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing George Sampleton for his contributions to his community.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/28/2017 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2017, as TASBO Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/22/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing K. R. Wood for his musical achievements.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/22/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Richard Moya of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/27/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Roland P. Cochran on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/28/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Paul S. Lewis on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Garland Hartman.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/06/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 76th Regional Conference.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/06/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing John Treviño for his service to his community.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/09/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jack Pope.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 3, 2017, as Moonlight Tower Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2017 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Caroline Morgan and Marshall Maher on the birth of their daughter, Penelope Zara Morgan-Maher.
Author:
Watson
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03/14/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Altrusa International, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
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04/12/2017 S Again read
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Recognizing Alex Graves, Tex "T." Mitchell IV, Aaron Walls, and Jake Yepez for their courage.
Author:
Watson
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03/15/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Charles F. Pelphrey on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Author:
Watson
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03/22/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Donald Thomas Burns on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
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03/22/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Janice Evelyn Christensen May.
Author:
Watson
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03/29/2017 S Again read
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Recognizing Lifeline Chaplaincy for its hospital ministry work.
Author:
Watson
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03/23/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Tom "Smitty" Smith on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
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03/23/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Welcoming members of the Girls' School of Austin fourth-grade class to the State Capitol.
Author:
Watson
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03/23/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Linda Mitchell on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
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03/28/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Joe Henry Morin on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
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04/03/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Clayton Johnson on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
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04/04/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Howard Vance Rose Jr. of Austin.
Author:
Watson
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04/04/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Will Kocurek and Julie Kocurek.
Author:
Watson
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04/04/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Dianna Schuster on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
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04/05/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Travis County Mental Health Public Defender Office on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
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04/10/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Joe Sawyer.
Author:
Watson
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04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Mark L. Madrid for his contributions to this state.
Author:
Watson
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04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Sylvia Kay Daves for her 50 years of service to the people of Texas.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Andrew Asdell and Joe LeBlanc on the occasion of their marriage.
Author:
Watson
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04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of William Charles Akins of Austin.
Author:
Watson
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04/19/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Kayline Ballard Cabe on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
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04/19/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Proclaiming May 2017 Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Texas.
Author:
Watson
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04/20/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Richard Overton on the occasion of his 111th birthday.
Author:
Watson
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04/24/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
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04/24/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Catholic War Veterans Post 1805 in Austin on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
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05/01/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Thomas Paul Moore Jr. of Waco.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell
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05/08/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Thomas Paul Moore Jr. of Waco.
Author:
Watson
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05/09/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Texas Podiatric Medical Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
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05/15/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Élan Southpark Meadows on the occasion of Older Americans Month.
Author:
Watson
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05/15/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Samuel P. Perry for his contributions to Baylor University.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/18/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Jesús Garza on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
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05/22/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Elizabeth Lankford on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/23/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Julia J. Weng on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/23/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Lester Simpson on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/28/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Encouraging the public to learn about meningococcal disease and the role of vaccination in prevention.
Author:
Watson
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05/28/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 968.
Author:
Taylor, Van | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Creighton | et al.
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05/15/2017 H Referred to General Investigating & Ethics: May 15 2017 2:18PM
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Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Taylor, Van | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Watson
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Author:
Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson
Last Action:
03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
Author:
Taylor, Van | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Watson
Last Action:
03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Author:
Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson
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03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Schwertner | Hinojosa | Nichols | Taylor, Van | Watson
Sponsor:
Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia | Raymond
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
Author:
Schwertner | Hinojosa | Nichols | Taylor, Van | Watson
Sponsor:
Flynn
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Author:
Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson
Sponsor:
Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Raymond
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
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Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics, and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board.
Author:
Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson
Sponsor:
Gonzales, Larry | Coleman
Last Action:
05/21/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Nichols | Hinojosa | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson
Sponsor:
Burkett | Flynn | Thompson, Senfronia | Clardy
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Schwertner | Hinojosa | Nichols | Taylor, Van | Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Author:
Creighton | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Estes | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
05/19/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
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Relating to birth records of adopted persons.
Author:
Zaffirini | Buckingham | Campbell | Watson
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/27/2017 E Effective immediately
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Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Author:
Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al.
Last Action:
02/15/2017 S Referred to Education
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Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students.
Author:
Huffines | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Burton | et al.
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05/03/2017 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: May 3 2017 7:36PM
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Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.
Author:
Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al.
Last Action:
03/06/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
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Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Author:
Whitmire | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Burton | et al.
Sponsor:
Krause | Dean | Guillen | Villalba | Blanco
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
Author:
Hinojosa | Garcia | Watson | Whitmire
Last Action:
03/07/2017 S Referred to Finance
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Relating to the allocation of certain fees on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies to the permanent health fund for higher education and to the use of money in that fund.
Author:
Uresti | Garcia | Hinojosa | Rodríguez | Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
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Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and municipalities to establish a minimum wage.
Author:
Rodríguez | Watson | Zaffirini
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03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
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Relating to the licensing and other regulation of wrap lenders.
Author:
Zaffirini | Rodríguez | Watson
Sponsor:
Ortega
Last Action:
05/23/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Hinojosa | Garcia | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al.
Last Action:
03/22/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
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Urging Congress to continue to support NAFTA.
Author:
Huffman | Watson
Last Action:
02/08/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing February 8, 2017, as Mental Illness Awareness Day.
Author:
Birdwell | Nelson | Taylor, Larry | Watson | Whitmire | et al.
Last Action:
02/07/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing this year's participants in the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
Author:
Birdwell | Hancock | Hughes | Taylor, Larry | Watson
Last Action:
02/13/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing February 22, 2017, as Baylor Day.
Author:
Zaffirini | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
02/15/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
Author:
Uresti | Watson
Last Action:
02/27/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Jason and Erika Hassay on the birth of their son, Harrison Michael Hassay.
Author:
Rodríguez | Watson
Last Action:
03/28/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Commending the Texas Army National Guard on its commitment to pursuing energy efficiency and water conservation.
Author:
Nelson | Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Mollie Ann Newcom of Saginaw.
Author:
Garcia | Hinojosa | Menéndez | Miles | Rodríguez | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing April 10, 2017, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day.
Author:
Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al.
Last Action:
04/20/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the ninth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Buckingham | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/02/2017 S Printed in full
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In memory of Joseph Ray Perry of Haskell.
Author:
Estes | Watson
Last Action:
05/10/2017 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Harrison Brown of Graham.
Author:
Zaffirini | Nelson | Watson
Last Action:
05/11/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Edith Royal on her many contributions and welcoming her to the State Capitol.
Author:
Lucio | Nelson | Schwertner | Seliger | Watson | et al.
Last Action:
05/29/2017 S Printed in full
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In memory of Laura Lee Milner Traylor.
Author:
Zaffirini | Watson
Last Action:
05/26/2017 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Jon Weizenbaum on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hughes | Watson
Last Action:
05/27/2017 S Printed in full
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In memory of Barbara Smith Conrad.