Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Driver | Latham
Last Action:
05/04/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to personnel records of commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
04/10/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 10 2007 12:52PM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for and prevention of the offense of burglary of vehicles.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Riddle
Last Action:
05/23/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the interception of or the collection of other information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain federal judges from certain procedural requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the revocation or modification of parole or mandatory supervision.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to providing a civil penalty for violations of the Antiquities Code of Texas.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to access to criminal history record information by state appellate courts.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; providing penalties.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Madden | Kolkhorst | Flynn | Hochberg | Cook, Byron
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to residency requirements for holders of a promotional alcoholic beverage permit.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to use of electronically readable information on a driver's license or personal identification certificate by certain organizations that sponsor youth programs.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/01/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists at mobile locations.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/10/2007 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the election and disqualification of emergency services commissioners in certain populous counties.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/02/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the application of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in a judicial proceeding to enforce certain employment rights.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/15/2007 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the application of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in a judicial proceeding to enforce certain employment rights.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Noriega, Rick
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the offense of criminal trespass.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/14/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the offenses of cruelty to livestock and nonlivestock animals.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Harless
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain county attorneys.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Harless
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of an investigator employed by a prosecuting attorney.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Homer
Last Action:
05/18/2007 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to providing a civil penalty for a violation of the Antiquities Code of Texas.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Thompson
Last Action:
05/23/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the procedural requirements for a political subdivision to adopt airport zoning regulations.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Van Arsdale
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to criminal law hearing officers in certain counties.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to municipal civil service for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to property and proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Riddle
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to including knowledge and skills related to personal safety among the essential knowledge and skills required for public school health courses.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Hamilton
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain electronically readable information on a driver's license to comply with certain alcohol-related laws.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to assistance by the Travis County district attorney in the prosecution of certain offenses involving state property and facilities.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Howard, Charlie
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Howard, Charlie
Last Action:
01/22/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Thursday, January 11, 2007, and ending on Tuesday, January 16, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Chisum
Last Action:
01/30/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the chambers of the senate and house of representatives in the State Capitol on February 17-18, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
01/24/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, and ending on Monday, January 22, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
01/30/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, and ending on Monday, January 29, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Howard, Donna
Last Action:
02/08/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, and ending on Monday, February 5, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Pena
Last Action:
02/16/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, and ending on Monday, February 12, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
02/22/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, and ending on Monday, February 19, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Harper-Brown
Last Action:
02/27/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, and ending on Monday, February 26, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/06/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, and ending on Monday, March 5, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Merritt
Last Action:
03/13/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, and ending on Monday, March 12, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
04/05/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association for enhancing the educational experience of its membership.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/09/2007 S Filed
Caption:
Providing for the operation and funding of the Joint Select Committee on the Operation and Management of the Texas Youth Commission.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Providing for the operation and funding of the Joint Select Committee on the Operation and Management of the Texas Youth Commission.
Author:
Whitmire
Sponsor:
Turner
Last Action:
05/07/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, and ending on Tuesday, April 10, 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
01/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Adopting Permanent Rules of the Senate of the 80th Legislature.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Sammy Leon Carolina on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
02/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Shamere Welcome for being named a 2007 Texas Youth of the Year finalist by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Author:
Whitmire | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
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:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rita Louise Giblin of Houston on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Michael E. Rutledge on the occasion of his first anniversary as pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Houston.
Author:
Whitmire | Ellis
Last Action:
04/03/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Lee Lyman D. Tuttle, Jr., for being named Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 2007.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Albert Drake for winning the 2007 Poetry Out Loud Texas state championship competition.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Jacqueline C. Pirtle for winning the 2006 Poetry Out Loud Texas state championship competition.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Michael Foy "John" Day on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Navy.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/24/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Carleton Turner for his years of dedication and service as Senate sergeant-at-arms.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 909.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mary Helen Perry of Houston on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts in Houston on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
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:
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 | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Sponsor:
Smith, Wayne
Last Action:
06/11/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties and other entities with respect to certain transportation projects and to comprehensive development agreements with regard to such projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing penalties.
Author:
Patrick, Dan | Brimer | Ellis | Hinojosa | Janek | et al.
Last Action:
05/10/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation and summer seasonal supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.
Author:
Nichols | Averitt | Carona | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst | Hill
Last Action:
05/02/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
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:
Ellis | Whitmire
Sponsor:
Coleman
Last Action:
03/10/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating the University of Houston System community and declaring February 20, 2007, University of Houston System Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Ellis | West, Royce | Whitmire
Sponsor:
Coleman
Last Action:
03/26/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Declaring March 7, 2007, Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Patrick, Dan | Averitt | Brimer | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Last Action:
01/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Providing for the display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the senate chamber.
Author:
Ellis | Gallegos | Janek | Patrick, Dan | Whitmire | et al.
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the members of the Houston Dynamo on winning the 2006 Major League Soccer championship.
Author:
Hinojosa | Averitt | Duncan | Ellis | Gallegos | et al.
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the fourth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Gallegos | Whitmire
Last Action:
05/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Shana Patrice Ellis of Houston.
Author:
Gallegos | Whitmire
Last Action:
05/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jeanette Marie Mitchell Hargrove of Houston.