Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/24/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the scope of a county program to improve the collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Bailey
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
05/16/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Berman | Bohac | Riddle
Sponsor:
Fraser
Last Action:
05/16/2007 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with disabilities by employees at certain facilities.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the use of text messages and other electronic media to commit certain sexual offenses against minors or certain students.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Howard, Charlie
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements relating to an application for a marriage license and an affidavit of an absent applicant for a marriage license and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics; providing penalties.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/10/2007 H Recommitted to committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Kolkhorst | Berman | Flynn | Chisum
Last Action:
02/06/2007 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in certain elections that do not involve a federal office.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/07/2007 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements relating to an application for a marriage license and an affidavit of an absent applicant for a marriage license and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics; providing penalties.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/08/2007 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Flynn | Zedler
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the filing of birth certificates.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a licensed barber or cosmetology school, shop, or facility before initial inspection by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to certain penalties imposed for the destruction of a mailbox or other address identifier.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to clarifying the law regarding lobbyist communications with the executive branch.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
03/14/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
05/25/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for a municipal setting designation related to potential impacts to groundwater quality of solid waste activities.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
03/14/2007 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Kaufman County Municipal Utility District Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/09/2007 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption:
Relating to designating March 31 as Governor James Pinckney Henderson Remembrance Day.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority to consent to the administration of psychotropic drugs to certain foster children.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Madden | Flynn | Pitts | Hughes
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle accidents.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to Human Services
Caption:
Relating to accessibility of services under Medicaid waiver programs.
Author:
Brown, Betty | McReynolds | Flynn
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Recommitted to committee
Caption:
Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of the Lake View Management and Development District and the division of the district into two or more new districts.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County and the Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 to undertake road projects.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Athens, Texas, as the Original Home of the Hamburger.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 7 2007 9:54AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 6, 2007, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 10:04AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 21, 2007, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2007 9:33AM
Caption:
Honoring Constable Joe Don Law for his accomplishments with the Kaufman County S.T.A.R. program for youth.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
03/02/2007 H Filed
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2007, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
03/12/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2007 3:45PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2007, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption:
In memory of Allen Brenton Jaynes of Murchison.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Congratulating Edward Harrell and Billie Jean Harden on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Commending Horace P. Flatt for his career achievements and his service to the United States.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Congratulating Heather Hirsch on exhibiting the winning animal in the Reserve Shorthorn Junior Breeding Beef Heifer competition at the 2007 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Thomas Autry Wallis of the Mabank Independent School District on being selected as the 2007 Texas Secondary School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 5:26PM
Caption:
Commending Horace P. Flatt for his career achievements and service to the United States.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 1:19PM
Caption:
Honoring the life of Elise Amalie Tvede Waerenskjold for her contributions to the State of Texas.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 1:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Chief James M. Smith for receiving the award of public service from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Referred to Human Services
Caption:
Requesting the speaker to appoint an interim committee to study the rights of foster parents.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Recognizing Mayor Frances R. Anderson of Terrell for her contributions to her community.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Honoring Ruth Hellums on the dedication of the Ruth Hellums Homecoming Pavilion at Cottonwood Baptist Church.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Recognizing Andrew Carroll Boening for his service as an administrative aide in the office of State Representative Betty Brown and on his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their significant contributions to the 80th Legislative Session.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
In memory of Paul Steven Habelt of Eustace.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
In memory of Tony Price Ogburn of Log Cabin.
Author:
Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/27/2007 H 3 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
Author:
Berman | Brown, Betty | Crabb | Christian | Riddle
Last Action:
01/29/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of an individual born in this state whose parents are illegal aliens to receive state benefits.
Author:
Berman | Brown, Betty | Crabb | Christian | Riddle
Last Action:
01/29/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to certain destinations outside the United States.
Author:
Delisi | Brown, Betty | Bohac
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the offenses of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and of engaging in organized criminal activity.
Author:
Jackson, Jim | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/19/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Flynn | Brown, Betty | Berman | Hughes
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 20 as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
Author:
Delisi | Coleman | McReynolds | Truitt | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services and social services initiatives.
Author:
Flynn | Bonnen | Bohac | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/27/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Brown, Betty | Laubenberg
Last Action:
02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to requiring that a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license issued by the Department of Public Safety state whether the holder is a citizen of the United States.
Author:
Van Arsdale | Brown, Betty | Crabb
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an electronic database of grant assistance provided by state agencies.
Author:
Bohac | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/12/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
Author:
Chisum | Brown, Betty | Callegari
Last Action:
05/07/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in certain elections that do not involve a federal office.
Author:
Van Arsdale | Jackson, Jim | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to exemplary damages awarded to a noncitizen.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to requiring that certain tests required for the issuance of a commercial driver's license be conducted in English.
Author:
Howard, Charlie | Murphy | Zerwas | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
02/19/2007 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements relating to an application for a marriage license and an affidavit of an absent applicant for a marriage license and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics; providing penalties.
Author:
Gattis | Hopson | Taylor | Gonzalez Toureilles | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order and to the payment of certain pharmacy or pharmacist claims; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Morrison | Swinford | Gattis | Brown, Betty | Flynn
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to funding for programs that support the development of healthy marriages or the strengthening of families.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to marriage education courses for couples considering divorce and the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements for issuance of a marriage license, including an optional premarital education course.
Author:
Laubenberg | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Triple Creek Municipal Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.