Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/04/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/04/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collection and payment of sales and use taxes.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/04/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the exemption or tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/25/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
11/12/2012 H Filed
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to monies for women's health care services.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/13/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to participation by political subdivisions in federal healthcare programs.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/24/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35W as the Cesar Chavez Memorial Freeway.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/03/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a fee on oil and gas waste disposed of by injection in a commercial injection well permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to safety requirements applicable to gas pipelines in certain counties.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/11/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a personal income tax on income that exceeds $250,000 to provide property tax relief and fund public education; providing penalties.
Author:
Burnam | Turner, Chris
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
05/16/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state.
Author:
Burnam | Allen | Naishtat
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Burnam | Thompson, Senfronia | Zedler
Last Action:
03/12/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain information available to the public on a central database containing information about sex offenders.
Author:
Burnam | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit the sale of firearms on public property in certain circumstances.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/25/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a marriage between two persons of the same sex in this state and repealing the statutory prohibition against the recognition of a civil union or similar relationship entered into in another state between two persons of the same sex.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies.
Author:
Burnam | Hernandez Luna
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the determination that a voter is deceased.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements for voter registration applications and for deputy voter registrars.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to imposing a fee on water used in the performance of a hydraulic fracturing treatment on an oil or gas well.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of emissions of air contaminants from the drilling or reworking of oil or gas wells.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/13/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the amounts of the administrative penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on the siting, drilling, completion, and operation of oil and gas wells in certain locations.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with oil and gas exploration and production operations; providing administrative penalties.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Referred to Energy Resources
Caption:
Relating to notice to a surface owner regarding certain oil or gas transactions or operations; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of certain money in the Texas emissions reduction plan fund to fund the energy efficiency grant program.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to water conservation.
Author:
Burnam | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the implementation of a water conservation plan and drought contingency plan, as applicable, by certain entities.
Author:
Burnam | Lucio III | Callegari
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to financial assistance awarded by the Texas Water Development Board for water supply projects.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the report by the Water Conservation Advisory Council on progress made in water conservation in this state.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the submission and enforcement of system water loss audits performed by certain retail public utilities.
Author:
Burnam | Lucio III
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the evaluation by Texas Water Development Board of applications for financial assistance for certain retail public utilities.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to designation of alternative routes for the transportation of certain radioactive waste.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to notification to the county judge and county emergency responders of the transportation of certain radioactive waste in the county.
Author:
Burnam | Miles | González, Mary
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption:
Relating to expunging certain notices of federal tax lien.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to requiring the charging of fair and reasonable premiums for health care coverage of Texans.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to reports issued by the comptroller on the effect of certain tax provisions.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the sale of newly constructed homes and requiring the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt contract forms to be used in the sale of a newly constructed home.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a temporary visitor's driver's license, provisional temporary visitor's driver's license, and temporary visitor's instruction permit; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
Author:
Burnam | Giddings | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Author:
Burnam
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the continued employment of municipal employees who become candidates for public office.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption:
Relating to adjusting the minimum wage based on the consumer price index.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to an education program for firearms sellers regarding mental health and immunity from civil liability for certain actions.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/11/2013 H Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Caption:
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution for the purpose of addressing concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/26/2013 H Filed
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3605.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
02/11/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative for the sole purpose of adopting and imposing a state income tax.
Author:
Burnam | Naishtat
Last Action:
03/04/2013 H Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Caption:
Urging Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases and events.
Author:
Burnam | Wu | Vo | Naishtat | Walle
Last Action:
01/31/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 31 2013 4:29PM
Caption:
Recognizing January 31, 2013, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 8:37AM
Caption:
In memory of Richard Cervantes Alvarado of San Antonio.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 5:51PM
Caption:
Commending David Lopez for his service as a participant in the Environment and Energy Law Internship Program of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 9:45AM
Caption:
Commending John Maxwell for his service as a participant in the Environment and Energy Law Internship Program of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 6:35PM
Caption:
Commending James Tyree for his service as a participant in the Environment and Energy Law Internship Program of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 6:32PM
Caption:
Commending Caroline Hendrix for her service as a participant in the Environment and Energy Law Internship Program of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 6:42PM
Caption:
Commending Joel Simmons for his service as a participant in the Environment and Energy Law Internship Program of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 7:02PM
Caption:
Commending Margaret Cook for her service as a participant in the Environment and Energy Law Internship Program of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 7:04PM
Caption:
Commending Andy Uhler for his service as a participant in the Environment and Energy Law Internship Program of Texas.
Author:
Burnam
Last Action:
05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 6:07PM
Caption:
In memory of Lylian Randy Berry, Jr., of Fort Worth.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Burnam | Burkett | Stickland
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Burnam | Burkett | Stickland
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
Author:
Gonzales, Larry | Burnam | Allen | Turner, Sylvester | Giddings
Last Action:
04/26/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to surcharges associated with and the enforcement of the driver responsibility program.
Author:
Larson | Burkett | Davis, Sarah | Paddie | Burnam
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Liberty Preservation Act; providing penalties.
Author:
Larson | Burnam | Miller, Rick
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers.
Author:
Dutton | Burnam
Last Action:
02/06/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Author:
Dutton | Burnam
Last Action:
05/03/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana or a synthetic cannabinoid by certain defendants.
Author:
Guillen | Burnam | Davis, John
Last Action:
02/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to considering the performance of certain students on state assessment instruments in evaluating school district and campus performance.
Author:
Larson | Burnam
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities and providers of wholesale water service.
Author:
Dukes | Burnam
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that the operator of an oil or gas well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is to be performed mail a list of the chemicals to be used in the treatment to persons residing near the well.
Author:
Kleinschmidt | Burnam
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for theft offenses involving certain metals.
Author:
Cortez | Branch | Burnam | Alvarado
Last Action:
04/15/2013 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
Author:
Taylor, Van | Riddle | Carter | Herrero | Burnam
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the possession or promotion of child pornography.
Author:
Lucio III | Burnam
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.
Author:
Gooden | Riddle | Burnam | Fallon | Stickland
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to images captured by unmanned aircraft and other images and recordings; providing penalties.
Author:
Allen | Burnam | Zerwas | Naishtat
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Miles | Davis, John | Burnam
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.
Author:
Simpson | Rodriguez, Eddie | Kolkhorst | Burnam
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of food prepared, stored, distributed, or sold at farms and farmers' markets; limiting the applicability of a fee.
Author:
Hughes | Kolkhorst | Stickland | Burnam | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
Author:
Farrar | Allen | Burnam
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Author:
Longoria | Thompson, Senfronia | Burnam | Hughes | Rose
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision.
Author:
Farias | Burnam | Moody
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Burnam | Wu
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances.
Author:
Larson | Burnam
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to water well recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including the production, use, and withdrawal of groundwater.
Author:
Stephenson | Burnam
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.
Author:
Toth | Burnam
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies.
Author:
Perez | Burnam
Last Action:
03/20/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to reports issued by the comptroller on the effect of certain tax provisions.
Author:
Cook | Carter | Burnam
Last Action:
05/09/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the right of certain young crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance.
Author:
Howard | Giddings | Harper-Brown | Creighton | Burnam
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the optional imposition of a county air quality fee at the time of an emissions-related inspection.
Author:
Dale | Sheffield, Ralph | Stickland | Burnam
Last Action:
03/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to rename the Railroad Commission of Texas as the Texas Energy Commission.
Author:
Patrick, Diane | Burnam | Burkett | Branch
Last Action:
04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 12:01PM
Caption:
Congratulating James D. Spaniolo on his retirement as president of The University of Texas at Arlington.