Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. David Counts
76th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 91

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (79):
HB 774 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 05/28/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the juvenile board in Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan counties.

HB 960 Author: Counts | Jones, Delwin
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/17/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to regulation of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area at Lake Alan Henry.

HB 1121 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/24/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the law enforcement authority of certain investigators acting outside their county of jurisdiction.

HB 1283 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to general permits for the discharge of wastewater.

HB 1434 Author: Counts | Cuellar | Turner, Bob | Wise | Noriega
Last Action: 05/04/1999 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to providing tuition payment assistance to certain members of the state military forces attending public institutions of higher education.

HB 1722 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/28/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to investment of money in the veterans' land fund.

HB 1811 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 05/26/1999 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for directors of insurance guaranty associations.

HB 1812 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/26/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to administration of bond and other programs by the Veterans' Land Board.

HB 1833 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/28/1999 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a justice of the peace or municipal court judge by the Department of Public Safety.

HB 2060 Author: Counts | Hardcastle
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the terms of court of the 50th District Court.

HB 2084 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/31/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to member contributions to the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One or the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.

HB 2447 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/14/1999 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Colorado River Municipal Water District to generate, purchase, and sell water power and electric energy and to acquire and dispose of facilities for those purposes.

HB 2575 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Water Bank.

HB 2588 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/07/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to approval of water quality management plans by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

HB 2614 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to creation of a county alliance to jointly authorize the creation of a development corporation.

HB 2615 Author: Counts | Oliveira | Junell | Walker | Sadler
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the application of the oil and gas severance taxes to high-cost gas production and inactive oil and gas leases.

HB 2616 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/12/1999 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the Garza County Health Care District.

HB 2689 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/11/1999 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of telecommunications utilities and to the provision of telecommunications and related services.

HB 2690 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/08/1999 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of small and rural telephone exchanges.

HB 2691 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 05/12/1999 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale, assignment, or transfer of structured settlements.

HB 2692 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/11/1999 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to universal service revenue recovery and affiliated activities of local exchange telephone companies.

HB 2899 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/12/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity and to the powers of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

HB 2901 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/06/1999 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an interim select committee to study the regulation of the Edwards Aquifer region; imposing a moratorium on enforcement of certain actions of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regarding construction in the Edwards Aquifer region.

HB 2902 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/15/1999 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the conservation, management, and use of groundwater.

HB 2903 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rates for certain lines of insurance.

HB 3049 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/14/1999 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain agreements between economic development corporations and persons engaged in certain political activities; providing civil and criminal penalties.

HB 3050 Author: Counts | Swinford | Junell
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain loan programs by the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, to limiting certain liability for activities in programs funded by the authority, to establishing the agricultural technology program, and to the promotion of the development of agriculture-related rural businesses.

HB 3417 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/07/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to transfer of the Office of Rural Affairs to the Department of Agriculture.

HB 3594 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/14/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the development of a water supply reservoir project at a site known as the Allens Creek Reservoir site in Austin County, Texas, and providing for the issuance of certain water rights permits to the Texas Water Development Board.

HB 3814 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Salt Fork Water Quality District; authorizing the issuance of bonds.

HB 3825 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of King County.

HB 3826 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Baylor County.

HB 3827 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Cottle County.

HB 3828 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Knox County.

HCR 48 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/08/1999 S Received from the House
Caption: Honoring the Colorado River Municipal Water District for 50 years of service to West Texans.

HCR 53 Author: Counts | Junell | Walker | Turner, Bob | West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 02/10/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Colorado River Municipal Water District for 50 years of service to West Texans.

HCR 60 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 03/10/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging state government and business leaders to support and attend the Texas Prayer Breakfast.

HCR 82 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 03/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1999, as Snyder Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 91 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 02/26/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Celebrating the 60th birthday of Ray Stoker, Jr.

HCR 302 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 3050.

HR 28 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 8:45PM
Caption: In memory of Hugh Boren,Jr.

HR 29 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: In memory of Jim M. Heidenheimer.

HR 30 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: Honoring Officer Wayne Wright of the Big Spring Police Department for his exemplary act of heroism.

HR 37 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: In memory of Roberta Lee Williams High.

HR 38 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/26/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 1999 7:36AM
Caption: In memory of G. A. Parks, Jr.

HR 45 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: Honoring the accomplishments of the Reverend Miller Robinson.

HR 101 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: Commending the tenure of Dr. Clay G. Johnson upon his resignation as president of Texas State Technical College-Sweetwater.

HR 102 Author: Counts
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: Honoring Sweetwater barber Don Hatter.

HR 143 Author: Counts
Last Action: 02/16/1999 H Reported enrolled: Feb 16 1999 8:15PM
Caption: Honoring the Sweetwater Jaycees and commemorating the 41st annual World's Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up.

HR 144 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/09/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 1999 7:45AM
Caption: Honoring the Rule High School Bobcats for a successful 1998 season.

HR 175 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/08/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 1999 8:00PM
Caption: In memory of James Rycroft.

HR 286 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/16/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 1999 7:00PM
Caption: Honoring Wayne Hagood of Sweetwater.

HR 363 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/26/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 1999 10:00AM
Caption: Honoring the retirement of Larry David Carroll from the Texas Department of Human Services.

HR 392 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/26/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 1999 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring the retirement of Tommy May from the Travis County sheriff's office.

HR 469 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/14/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 1999 6:30PM
Caption: Recognizing April 14, 1999, as Texas State Technical College Day at the Capitol.

HR 523 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 7:53PM
Caption: Honoring Jack McGlaun for his contributions to Texas youth.

HR 600 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 1999 5:56PM
Caption: Honoring the life of WWII P-51 Pilot 1st Lieutenant Joseph W. Barton.

HR 638 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/02/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 2 1999 4:55PM
Caption: Honoring the members and supporters of the 1998 O'Donnell High School football team.

HR 659 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/19/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 19 1999 3:49PM
Caption: Recognizing April 19, 1999, as Big Spring Day at the State Capitol.

HR 731 Author: Counts
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 1999 7:35AM
Caption: Congratulating Leon Burkham on his retirement from the Knox City ISD.

HR 773 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 10 1999 8:45AM
Caption: Honoring the Borden County High School Lady Coyotes basketball team for a successful 1998-1999 season.

HR 774 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 10 1999 8:45AM
Caption: Honoring the Borden County High School Coyotes six-man football team for an exceptional 1998 season.

HR 807 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/14/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 14 1999 7:00PM
Caption: In memory of Frank K. Mitchell of Roby.

HR 885 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/23/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 23 1999 11:55AM
Caption: In memory of James Warren Roberts.

HR 910 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/19/1999 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Directing the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to create a select committee to study the regulation of the Edwards Aquifer region.

HR 942 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 3:44PM
Caption: Establishing the intent of the Texas House regarding groundwater from the Edwards Aquifer.

HR 949 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 3:45PM
Caption: Honoring Russell S. Yorgesen for his service as a member of the board of directors for the Colorado River Municipal Water District.

HR 973 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 11:50AM
Caption: Commending Ms.Gladys Gerst for her many years of service to the city of Sweetwater.

HR 990 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/29/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 29 1999 1:14PM
Caption: In memory of Carl W. Willingham.

HR 1006 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 3:45PM
Caption: Honoring Charles and Betty Baker for being recognized as Munday's Citizens of the Century.

HR 1007 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/28/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 28 1999 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Johnny Morris Moore of Sweetwater.

HR 1028 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/28/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 28 1999 6:17PM
Caption: Honoring Knox County Judge David Perdue.

HR 1167 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 25 1999 3:50PM
Caption: Congratulating the Munday High School Mogulettes track team on winning the 1999 UIL Class 1A state championship.

HR 1201 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 1:15PM
Caption: Honoring Tiffany Green of Hamlin High School.

HR 1226 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 3:45PM
Caption: Honoring the Bexar Metropolitan Water District.

HR 1227 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 3:45PM
Caption: Congratulating the Munday High School Mogulettes 800-meter relay team.

HR 1228 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/28/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 28 1999 8:30PM
Caption: Congratulating Anna Marie Waldrip on winning the UIL Class 1A 200-meter 200-meter dash.

HR 1284 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/29/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 29 1999 5:35PM
Caption: Honoring Max and Anne Von Roeder for their civic contributions.

HR 1359 Author: Counts
Last Action: 05/31/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 31 1999 11:30AM
Caption: In memory of Hubert W. Cargile.

Joint Author (12):
HB 161 Author: Wise | Hunter | Counts | Hawley | Turner, Bob
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the tax appraisal of certain land owned or formerly owned by honorably discharged veterans or their spouses and designated for agricultural use.

HB 424 Author: Turner, Bob | Christian | Keffer | Gallego | Counts
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the distribution of money to certain counties for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution.

HB 1018 Author: Denny | Counts | Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to participation of cities and counties in the National Flood Insurance Program.

HB 1568 Author: Keffer | Turner, Bob | Cook | Counts | Walker
Last Action: 04/20/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school finance.

HB 1793 Author: Dunnam | Counts | Averitt | Flores | Sadler
Last Action: 03/09/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas State Technical College System.

HB 1886 Author: Turner, Bob | Counts | Keffer
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to abandoned railroad right-of-way.

HB 2107 Author: Cook | Salinas | Turner, Bob | Counts | McReynolds
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/28/1999 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to assistance to certain volunteer fire departments and to the imposition of a tax to finance that assistance.

HJR 12 Author: Culberson | Christian | Shields | Counts | Marchant
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds vote of the membership of each house of the legislature to enact certain tax bills.

HR 97 Author: Smithee | Counts | Seaman | Averitt | Eiland
Last Action: 02/02/1999 H Reported enrolled: Feb 2 1999 1:05PM
Caption: Honoring Lyndon Anderson on his retirement from the Texas Department of Insurance.

HR 223 Author: Turner, Bob | Counts | Hunter | Junell | Keffer
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: Recognizing March 25, 1999, as Texas Midwest Day and welcoming the Texas Midwest Community Network delegation to the State Capitol.

HR 655 Author: Williams | Counts
Last Action: 04/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 1999 5:56PM
Caption: Honoring Larry McMurtry.

HR 788 Author: Hunter | Counts
Last Action: 05/05/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 5 1999 5:18PM
Caption: Honoring Tumbleweed Smith for his many years of radio stories.

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