Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Author:
Chavez | Thompson | Moody | Brown, Fred | Isett
Last Action:
02/12/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Author:
Chavez | Moody
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the El Paso County Hospital District.
Author:
Chavez | Pierson | Turner, Sylvester
Last Action:
03/10/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to distributions from the employment and training investment holding fund.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.
Author:
Chavez | Pickett | Moody
Last Action:
04/30/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for certain students who are military dependents.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property stored temporarily at a location in this state.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the lease of certain state parking facilities to other persons.
Author:
Chavez | Burnam
Last Action:
04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings.
Author:
Chavez | Turner, Sylvester | Pickett | Leibowitz
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the reduction in value or abandonment of stored value cards.
Author:
Chavez | Frost | Vo | Miklos
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the powers of a sheriff's department civil service commission in certain counties regarding an appeal of a disciplinary action.
Author:
Chavez | Moody | Harless | Pickett | Button
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of additional job incentive programs by the Texas Workforce Commission using the skills development fund.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/09/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the minimum number of county jailers necessary to staff a county jail.
Author:
Chavez | Pickett | Moody
Last Action:
04/27/2009 S Referred to International Relations and Trade
Caption:
Relating to the exemptions from fees imposed by a municipal storm water utility on certain property in certain counties.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain federal law enforcement officers and special agents who assist state and local law enforcement agencies in this state.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the right of a resident in a nursing home or related institution to bring an action in court.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
03/11/2009 H Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption:
Relating to intergovernmental affairs between the State of Texas and federally recognized Indian tribes.
Author:
Chavez | Moody | Guillen
Sponsor:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to taking a deposition of an elderly or disabled victim of or witness to an offense.
Author:
Chavez | Pitts | Harless | Castro | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Shapiro
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a reporting requirement regarding the Texas emerging technology fund.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operation of a council to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for a grant of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Author:
Chavez | Anchia
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking development districts to encourage the establishment of financial institution branches in those areas.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that governmental public notices be published in Spanish-language newspapers.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the participation of the medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
Author:
Chavez | Rose
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to veteran's employment preferences.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the establishment of a school of law in the Texas-Mexico border region.
Author:
Chavez
Sponsor:
Shapleigh
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to court reporter service fees in certain counties.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the location in which fireworks may be sold in certain counties located along the Texas-Mexico border.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the use and safety of certain types of motorcycles and the establishment of a training requirement for the use of such motorcycles; providing a penalty.
Author:
Chavez | Marquez
Last Action:
05/12/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to reports regarding the provision of emergency ground ambulance services in counties.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the conduct of charitable poker runs by certain nonprofit organizations.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the El Paso County Hospital District.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Memorializing the United States Congress to normalize trade relations with Cuba.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that gambling or other gaming activity by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land is not prohibited by Texas law.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to treat recognized Indian tribes equally with regard to authorizing gambling or other gaming activity on tribal land.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a federally recognized Indian tribe in a county along the Texas-Mexico international border to conduct certain gaming activity on certain tribal lands.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
01/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jan 27 2009 9:42AM
Caption:
Recognizing Texas bikers on the occasion of their Legislative Day at the State Capitol on January 26, 2009.
Author:
Chavez | Pickett | Quintanilla | Moody | Marquez
Last Action:
02/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2009 4:12PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 17, 2009, as El Paso Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2009 12:15PM
Caption:
Honoring the life of Cesar Chavez on March 31, 2009, Cesar Chavez Day.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2009 8:10AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 31 to April 23, 2009, as Cesar Chavez Farmworker Appreciation Month.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2009 4:04PM
Caption:
In memory of Dr. William Gordon McGee of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Paul J. Strelzin of El Paso for his work as an educator, civil rights activist, and broadcaster.
Author:
Chavez | Moody
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Commending Anita Blair of El Paso for her decades of service to her fellow Texans.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Honoring Mary Russell on her receipt of a 2009 Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Honoring George Yapor on his receipt of a 2009 Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Honoring the Education Service Center Region 19 Head Start program and its executive director, Dr. Blanca Estela Enriquez, on receiving a 2009 Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Honoring Nolan Richardson on the occasion of his keynote address at the 2009 Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Awards Dinner.
Author:
Chavez | Pickett | Quintanilla | Moody | Marquez
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 5:40PM
Caption:
Congratulating La Mujer Obrera on the development of Centro Mayapan Festival Marketplace in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez | Moody
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
In memory of Donald Lee Haskins, former head basketball coach of The University of Texas at El Paso.
Author:
Chavez | Moody
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
In memory of Chicano and civil rights activist Benito R. Abeytia of Phoenix, Arizona.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Kathleen Staudt on her receipt of the 2009 BRAVO Award from the League of Women Voters of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez | Marquez | Pickett | Quintanilla | Moody
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Navy Airman Adrian M. Campos of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez | Marquez | Pickett | Quintanilla | Moody
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Air Force Major Rodolpho Ivan Rodriguez of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez | Marquez | Pickett | Quintanilla | Moody
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Quincy J. Green of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Pat Mora for her exemplary work with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 7:20PM
Caption:
Honoring Wilma Hudson for her longtime service as a board member of the El Paso YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 7:20PM
Caption:
Congratulating the delegation from North Loop Elementary School in El Paso on their participation in the Texas Capitol Schoolhouse event.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the El Paso Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa international honorary organization of women educators.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating students from Cielo Vista Elementary School in El Paso for placing second in the state Destination ImagiNation competition.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe for its noteworthy history of serving the residents of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez | Quintanilla | Moody
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 12:26PM
Caption:
Honoring Juan Aranda, Jr., of El Paso for his commitment to labor and for his civic leadership.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Congratulating Rafael Camacho, Everardo Chacon, Rita Espinoza, and Lorena Gonzales for aiding an El Paso family during a house fire.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Junior Leadership El Paso Class VI.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Honoring James J. Crouch of the Air Defense Artillery Center and School at Fort Bliss on his notable career.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Roberto Juarez, Jr., Jeremy Griffin, and Paul J. Spillane for their work as foster dog owners and trainers in a pilot program between the Humane Society of El Paso and El Paso Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Ruth King of El Paso for her outstanding volunteerism in behalf of the YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Commending Mary Hoover on her record of service with the El Paso YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Commending Alex Boerschinger of El Paso for helping to rescue a woman from a burning house.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Keith Calpito of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Commending Jeanne Foskett on her record of service with the El Paso YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Commending Shirley Terrell Leavell on her record of service with the El Paso YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Commending Melissa Wiseman on her record of service with the El Paso YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Commending Nancy Gale on her record of service with the El Paso YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the opening of Thomas Jefferson High School in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Honoring the Eta Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., for its contributions to the El Paso community.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Honoring the Stork's Nest program in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Arturo S. Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers, on the occasion of his 60th birthday and commending him for his service with the UFW.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Mirian D. Spencer of El Paso for her career in public service and her community involvement.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring David Murguia of El Paso for his outstanding academic achievements.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring LULAC Project Amistad in El Paso for its efforts to improve the lives of the elderly and adults with disabilities.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Juan Aranda, Jr., of El Paso for his service to his community and as a leader in the labor movement.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/29/2009 H Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption:
Expressing support for efforts by the federal government to amend The Restoration Act, relating to certain Indian gaming prohibitions.
Author:
Chavez | Moody
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating John C. Padalino of El Paso on his appointment as a special assistant in the Rural Utilities Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the history and achievements of the El Paso Branch of the NAACP.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Jefferson High School JROTC on receiving the Superintendent's Performances Trophy from the El Paso Independent School District.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Rosa Guerrero, founder of the International Ballet Folklorico, for her contributions to the El Paso YWCA.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Richard Nathan "Dick" Azar of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Donald Williams of El Paso for his service to the community.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Joyce Jaynes on her record of service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Azuri Ruiz on her record of service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Susan Melendez on her record of service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lisselle Osuna on her selection as the Ysleta ISD 2009-2010 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Michael Hutson for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Norma Chavez.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the life of Betty Dodson for her role in founding Project Redirection in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Myles Julian Anderson of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating the spring and summer 2009 graduates of Project Arriba in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Carlos Eduardo Mejia for his outstanding service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Norma Chavez.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Salvador Balcorta of El Paso for his service to his community.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kaitlin Triplett on being named a Safety Patrol Student of the Year at North Star Elementary School in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Stephanie Bautista for being honored as a Safety Patrol Student at Del Norte Heights Elementary School in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Bryan Cota on being named a Safety Patrol Student of the Year at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School in El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Judge Kathleen Cardone for her work with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Joseph "Sib" Abraham, Jr., on being named the 2009 Outstanding Senior Lawyer by the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lee Shapleigh on being named the 2009 Outstanding State Attorney by the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Carlos G. Madrid on being named the 2009 Outstanding Young Lawyer by the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Raymundo Velarde on being named the 2009 Outstanding Lawyer by the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Maria Del Carmen Guerrero on her receipt of the Liberty Bell Award from the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Selena Solis on being named the 2009 Outstanding Federal Attorney by the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Tracy Yellen for her service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Miguel Torres on his receipt of the Professionalism Award from the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Kathleen Peyton for her service to the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Alice Rosas for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Hans Sassenfeld for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Josefina Chavez Herrera for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Santiago Luis Rodriguez for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Osvaldo I. Venzor for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Louis Elias Lopez for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Carlos Chavez for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Alfred Randolph Reeves for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Marco Gonzalez for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Roberto Hernandez for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Anthony Paul Walsh for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Shaun Lewis for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Angela Collins for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Karen Powers for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Laura Escajeda for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Christina Fenstermacher for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Nicole Lee Mendez for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Marco Antonio Camarillo for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Oscar Baeza for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Watson & Maynez, P.C., law firm on its receipt of the Pro Bono Award from the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Judge Enrique H. Peña on his receipt of the Mediator of the Year Award from the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Filed
Caption:
Honoring Michael Hutson for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Norma Chavez.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Otto Drozd on his appointment as fire chief for the City of El Paso.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Honorable Samuel Medrano, Jr., on being named the 2009 Outstanding Jurist by the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Carlos Hernandez on being named the 2009 Outstanding Pre-Law Student by the El Paso Bar Association.
Author:
Chavez
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring K. Michael Apodaca for his active participation in civic affairs.
Author:
Corte | Branch | Chavez | Bohac | Miller, Sid
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas and their spouses and dependents residing overseas.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales | Chavez
Last Action:
03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Alonzo | Chavez
Last Action:
03/02/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to providing Internet access in certain local public libraries.
Author:
Anchia | Alvarado | Chavez | Rios Ybarra | Farrar
Last Action:
04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
Author:
Strama | Anchia | Lucio III | Menendez | Chavez
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program.
Author:
Guillen | Marquez | Gonzales | Chavez | Flores
Last Action:
05/07/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Chavez | Coleman | Cook | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device.
Author:
Eiland | Chavez
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for the child health plan.
Author:
Laubenberg | Rodriguez | Gutierrez | Leibowitz | Chavez
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/30/2009 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
Author:
Strama | Chavez
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain energy efficiency-related improvements to real or personal property.
Author:
Allen | Davis, Yvonne | Chavez
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the expiration of a stored value card.
Author:
Parker | Shelton | Chavez
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to school district policies addressing sexual abuse of children and establishment of a state strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Edwards | Chavez | Guillen
Last Action:
05/04/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of Bronze Star specialty license plates.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Chavez | Pierson
Last Action:
03/10/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Thompson | Chavez
Sponsor:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/21/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Chavez | Edwards
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.
Author:
Villarreal | Guillen | Rodriguez | Chavez | Flores
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development in high-demand occupations and green jobs.
Author:
Miklos | Menendez | Chavez | Moody | Thibaut
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
Author:
Pickett | Chavez | Moody | Quintanilla | Marquez
Last Action:
05/12/2009 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of certain counties and school districts from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system.
Author:
Veasey | Pickett | Leibowitz | Chavez | Moody
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting contact between an employee of a facility that serves the elderly or disabled persons, whose criminal history has not been verified, and a patient or resident of the facility.
Author:
Marquez | Quintanilla | Moody | Chavez | Pickett
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a county ethics commission in certain counties; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Author:
Chisum | Chavez
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience and landscape architecture.
Author:
Chisum | Chavez
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.
Author:
Merritt | Gonzales | Chavez | Frost | Gutierrez
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region higher-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Smith, Wayne | Corte | Chavez | Farias | Berman
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Vietnam veterans.
Author:
Gattis | Chavez
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to jury assembly and administration.
Author:
King, Phil | Chavez
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to authorizing an officer or enlisted member of the state military force to hold other civil offices.
Author:
Gonzales | Chavez | Oliveira | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/28/2009 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
Author:
Farrar | Chavez
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to grants for homeland security and border security purposes.
Author:
Farrar | Chavez
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of the director of the governor's office of homeland security.
Author:
Homer | Chavez
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the taxation and titling of off-road vehicles.
Author:
Strama | Chavez
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain energy efficiency-related improvements to real or personal property.
Author:
King, Phil | Chavez
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/03/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow an officer or enlisted member of the Texas State Guard or other state militia or military force to hold other civil offices.
Author:
Pickett | Chavez | Quintanilla | Marquez | Moody
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
In memory of Veronica Teresa Cook of El Paso.
Author:
Coleman | Chavez
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
Commending Melinda Griffith on her service as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Norma Chavez.
Author:
Quintanilla | Pickett | Chavez | Marquez | Moody
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
In memory of J. R. Grijalva of El Paso.
Author:
Quintanilla | Pickett | Chavez | Marquez | Moody
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Elisa A. Flores of El Paso.
Author:
Moody | Pickett | Chavez | Quintanilla | Marquez
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Honoring the life of John Paul Scarbrough of El Paso.
Author:
Moody | Pickett | Chavez | Quintanilla | Marquez
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
In memory of El Paso attorney Robert "Ray" Pearson.
Author:
Moody | Pickett | Chavez | Quintanilla | Marquez
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Commending Candelario Barragan of El Paso for his exceptional achievements in education.