Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Straus
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain land used for wildlife management under a conservation easement.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Eissler
Last Action:
04/23/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Phillips
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense involving the supervision of a vehicle operator holding an instruction permit.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/10/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Pena | Escobar
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a local public defender's office that represents indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Deshotel
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to intercollegiate athletics fees at institutions within the Texas State University System.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
02/07/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a collection improvement program to collect court costs, fees, and fines imposed as a condition of community supervision.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the liability of licensed professional engineers for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
02/07/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the ownership and disposition of official court reporter notes and transcripts.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings of the Texas Water Development Board pertaining to a regional water plan submitted after the applicable deadline.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hilderbran
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on state officers or employees who are not United States citizens representing the state in matters concerning certain foreign governments.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/10/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in certain real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/08/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/23/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/30/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the taxation of holders of a private club beer and wine permit.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
05/14/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the duty of the judge of the 147th District Court to impanel grand juries and to the terms of court for certain district courts in Travis County.
Author:
Wentworth | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor:
Driver | King, Phil | Talton | Rose | Riddle
Last Action:
03/27/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/11/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to a motion for the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/15/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/15/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption:
Relating to authorized activities for the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption:
Relating to the locations where certain courts may hear cases, hold court, and transact business.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the amendment of deed restrictions in certain subdivisions.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to special notice to the news media of the meeting of a governmental body in certain situations under the open meetings law.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to proof of, and providing notice to certain beneficiaries under, a decedent's will.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/13/2007 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to a public agency's, county's, or municipality's authority to enforce a solid waste collection and transportation services franchise.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax to clean and maintain rivers in certain municipalities located in counties in a park and recreation district.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the payment of the child support obligation of a deceased child support obligor.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett | Alonzo
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of and representation in the county, justice, and small claims courts in civil matters.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/10/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the maximum permitted withdrawals and critical period management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 1/1/08
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Travis County.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the administration, operation, financing, powers, and duties of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hilderbran
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to transmittal to the Texas Water Development Board and a local groundwater conservation district of certain information by a person applying to subdivide a tract of land.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/30/2007 H Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption:
Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Menendez
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the fees charged for filing an inventory and appraisement in probate actions.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/27/2007 H Referred to Judiciary
Caption:
Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney who is a member of the Texas Legislature.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain excess contributions to the judicial fund that are remitted to certain counties.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
King, Tracy
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the atmosphere modification research program and center and the administration of the weather modification and control program.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about public assistance benefits.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Straus
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Straus
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of revenue from a tax increment fund to acquire, construct, or reconstruct educational facilities.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/17/2007 H Referred to Judiciary
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for appointment as a visiting statutory probate court judge.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/16/2007 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to providing that a performance evaluation of the commissioner of higher education or of a chancellor or university president is confidential.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Morrison
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the provision of notice to institutions of higher education of meetings of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to certain telephone conference meetings of the board and other boards of institutions of higher education.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to conversion of a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange to a stock company through creation of a mutual holding company.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/02/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Corte, Frank
Last Action:
05/14/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to short-term revenue bonds in certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/14/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Macias
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Puente
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Senate refuses to concur-reported
Caption:
Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/30/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 30 2007 10:40PM
Caption:
Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to access to certain archaic information excepted from required disclosure under the public information law.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/18/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to juries.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the recovery of certain attorney's fees and costs incurred in certain proceedings to review decisions made by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the estates of decedents.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts and other property interests held for the benefit of another.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett | Cook, Byron
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to service of process; creating a penalty.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Goolsby
Last Action:
05/22/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at certain events under the open meetings law.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to residential mortgage fraud; imposing a fee on residential mortgage loans; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/16/2007 H Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption:
Relating to the closing of a residential mortgage loan transaction and liability of certain persons involved in the appraisal process.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Keffer, Jim | Haggerty
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses for state employees.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Puente
Last Action:
05/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Keffer, Jim
Last Action:
05/10/2007 E Effective on 1/1/08
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that the chief appraiser of an appraisal district provide an estimate of taxable value and related assistance to certain taxing units.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/01/2007 H Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption:
Relating to the authorization of airport authorities and the issuance of bonds and the exercise of eminent domain by the authorities.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 1 regarding elections and road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 3 regarding elections and road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 4 regarding elections and road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Swinford
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the development by the Texas Education Agency of a list of resources concerning Internet safety for use by school districts.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/07/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing the creation of scientific and cultural facilities districts in council of government regions; authorizing a tax.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/04/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the removal of a trustee.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to longevity pay for certain state judges and justices.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to ad valorem tax lien transfers.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to regulation of property tax lenders; providing a penalty.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Dukes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development, including hosting certain major sporting or athletic events.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hilderbran
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the protection and preservation of caves in the State of Texas; providing penalties.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Truitt
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of obligations by political subdivisions to pay unfunded liabilities for certain retirement benefits of officers and employees of the political subdivisions.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/23/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain recreational land.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to determining a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction for municipal consent to the creation of a political subdivision in that extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Macias
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/13/2007 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to payment for the provision of services by a metropolitan rapid transit authority to persons with disabilities in a unit of election that has withdrawn from the authority.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/04/2007 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a dealer to conduct certain motor vehicle sales outside of a dealership.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Goolsby
Last Action:
05/21/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a court order for a land surveyor to cross land.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of fireworks by counties; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate land development after a local option election.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rodriguez
Last Action:
05/21/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Goforth Special Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
McClendon
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the pension retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
McClendon
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the creation, re-creation, and powers of municipal power agencies.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to entities subject to the franchise tax.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to credits against the revised franchise tax for certain activities.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hartnett | Cook, Robby | Kolkhorst | Oliveira | Escobar
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the creation, operation, and officers of certain courts and juvenile boards.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Kuempel
Last Action:
05/23/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the York Valley Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Comal County Special Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/07/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Southern Travis Special Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the True Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Hays County.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/17/2007 H Referred to Civil Practices
Caption:
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees for certain claims arising from the abandonment of hazardous wastes on the claimant's property.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/17/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District to exempt property from ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/26/2007 S No action taken in subcommittee
Caption:
Encouraging institutions of higher education to implement policies to safeguard the academic freedom of faculty and students.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Flynn
Last Action:
02/01/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Inviting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a Joint Session of the legislature on February 20, 2007.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/26/2007 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Granting Maria Isabel Guerrero-McDonald and Guerrero-McDonald & Associates, Inc., permission to sue Travis County.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Hilderbran
Last Action:
05/04/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing April 3, 2007, as Texas Medal of Arts Awards Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Supporting the protection of Jacob's Well and the associated missions and regional conservation initiatives of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/06/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
04/23/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of land used for recreational purposes on the basis of a percentage of the market value of the land.
Author:
Wentworth
Sponsor:
Bohac | Giddings | Berman | Anchia | Coleman
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow certain elected county or district officeholders to become a candidate for another office in a primary election held in the final year of the officeholder's term without causing the automatic resignation of the officeholder.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
01/17/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Ryan Newhall of San Antonio for being awarded the Gold Life Saving Medal.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
01/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Betty Biechlin.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
02/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Dorothy Dowell Bryan.
Author:
Wentworth | Duncan | Janek | Nichols | Ogden | et al.
Last Action:
02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 14, 2007, as Texas State University System Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth | Uresti | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/20/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 20, 2007, Viva San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Sam D. Seale.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Hugh Patrick Shovlin of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Texas for its achievements.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Daniel Steck of San Antonio for being named one of the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating Catherine Flores of San Antonio for being named one of the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing James and Vivian Cox on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating the Alamo Heights High School football team for winning the Class 4A Division I state championship.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Bob Lew on the occasion of his retirement as Constable of Bexar County Precinct 3.
Author:
Wentworth | Van de Putte | Watson | Zaffirini
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03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of James E. Bauerle.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of J. D. "Shady" Strickel of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Harry B. Orem of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Commending Louis Zbinden for being named a Community Champion by City Year San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Commending Joci Straus for being designated a Community Champion by City Year San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating Barbara B. Gentry for being named a 2007 Distinguished Alumna of Saint Mary's University.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
03/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Commending Douglas W. Cross for being named a 2007 Distinguished Alumnus of Saint Mary's University.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Commending Ronald J. Herrmann for being named a 2007 Distinguished Alumnus of Saint Mary's University.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Ed and Linda Whitacre for their work in behalf of children.
Author:
Wentworth | Duncan
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03/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing March 28, 2007, as Texas CASA Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth
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03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Society of Mayflower Descendants of the State of Texas on the occasion of its 76th anniversary.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/03/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing April 3, 2007, as Texas Medal of Arts Awards Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/02/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Alton Brooks Laws, Jr., of Mustang Ridge and Lockhart.
Author:
Wentworth | Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/02/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Jon N. Moline on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Wentworth | Uresti | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
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04/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Commending the groups and individuals who participate in Fiesta San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing T. N. Porter Middle School in Austin on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Wentworth | Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Commending Hidehiko "T. J." Tajima for his contributions to San Antonio and Texas.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Texas A&M University Rebel-E Main Men on the occasion of the Seventh Annual Main Men Sensitivity Training.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/18/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Welcoming first-grade students and their teachers from Dennis Cowan Elementary School in Austin to the State Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Texas for its achievements.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/25/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing April 25, 2007, as Youth Service Above Self Day in the State of Texas.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Curtis Othello Coleman, Sr.
Author:
Wentworth
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04/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Russell Miller on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/02/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Peggy A. Phillips on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing and welcoming the members of The Rotary Foundation's Australian Group Study Exchange program to the State Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/02/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the First Baptist Church in Buda on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Author:
Wentworth
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05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble on its 12th-place win at the Bands of America Grand National Championships.
Author:
Wentworth
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05/08/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the student members of the boards of regents of the public universities of Texas.
Author:
Wentworth
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05/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Katalin S. "Kathy" Novak of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Keith Edward Kaiser of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/17/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of James Howard Dunks of New Braunfels.
Author:
Wentworth
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05/25/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Claude C. "Mac" McRaven of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/25/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Philip R. Pyndus of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/25/2007 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of John Hayes Crichton of San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 593.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1251.
Author:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the federal Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 and the 25th anniversary of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
Author:
Nelson | Averitt | Carona | Deuell | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor:
Eissler
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to physical activity requirements and physical fitness assessment for certain public school students.
Author:
Williams | Averitt | Deuell | Duncan | Eltife | et al.
Last Action:
05/03/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
Author:
Shapiro | Deuell | Estes | Harris | Janek | et al.
Last Action:
04/24/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the accessibility of services for certain students with autism or autism spectrum disorder and to the training of and support for educators serving students with autism.
Author:
Nichols | Averitt | Carona | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst | Hill
Last Action:
05/02/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to a moratorium on the inclusion of certain provisions in a comprehensive development agreement or the sale of a toll project and to the creation and duties of a study committee.
Author:
Janek | Deuell | Fraser | Patrick, Dan | Shapiro | et al.
Last Action:
04/27/2007 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens.
Author:
Zaffirini | Ogden | Watson | Wentworth
Last Action:
02/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing February 7, 2007, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
Author:
Patrick, Dan | Averitt | Brimer | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Last Action:
01/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Providing for the display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the senate chamber.
Author:
Whitmire | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Requesting that the Legislative Audit Committee examine specified conduct and determine whether a condition of gross fiscal mismanagement exists in the Texas Youth Commission.
Author:
Shapiro | Carona | Deuell | Estes | Harris | et al.
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing April 2007 as Autism Awareness Month.
Author:
Van de Putte | Wentworth
Last Action:
05/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
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Encouraging Texans to associate the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals and to exercise caution when driving in proximity to such individuals.