Author:
Farabee | Anchia | Coleman | Davis, John
Last Action:
05/01/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.
Author:
Farabee | Ritter
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/04/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for capital investments.
Author:
Farabee | Vaught
Last Action:
04/04/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exempting from the sales tax taxable items for personal use by certain permanently disabled veterans.
Author:
Farabee | Jackson, Jim
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/13/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/21/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the employment of a special counsel by a county.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/05/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the minimum salary schedule for certain public school employees.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/06/2007 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the name of political committees for supporting a candidate or assisting an officeholder.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/06/2007 H Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption:
Relating to the application of the general fishing license requirement to residents 65 years of age or older.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to the acceptance at a solid waste facility of municipal solid waste transported by vehicle.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of the superintendent of juvenile detention facilities in Wichita County.
Author:
Farabee | Guillen | Leibowitz | Escobar
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to extending to veterans of the armed forces the discount for concealed handgun licenses currently available to active members of the armed forces.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies, textbooks, books, and instructional materials.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a firearm.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to certain incentives offered in relation to an accident and health insurance policy for participation in health promotion or disease prevention programs.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
05/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by the State Bar of Texas.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the release of job opening information to certain individuals.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/05/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the registration and regulation of certain collection facilities and certified professional collectors that provide collection services in this state; providing penalties.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Averitt
Last Action:
05/04/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the regulation as common carriers of certain owners, operators, or managers of pipelines for the transportation of feedstock for carbon gasification, the products of carbon gasification, or the derivative products of carbon gasification.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/05/2007 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a regional council of government to establish and operate a multicounty drug task force.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/05/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to a wage increase for education support staff in public schools.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the registration of a manufactured home community with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/12/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a gas utility to receive an interim adjustment for certain infrastructure projects.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/05/2007 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Veterans Commission's authority to make performance incentive awards for providing services to veterans.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/06/2007 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for coverage under the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/09/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to severance tax credits for qualifying low-producing wells.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/26/2007 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Wichita County.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/14/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of health care staffing agencies; providing penalties.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the construction, purchase, ownership and operation of electrical energy storage by a utility, and providing for a definition.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/11/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to natural gas reporting for severance tax purposes.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/27/2007 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the implementation of pilot programs to provide for regional systems of indigent health care.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for driving a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid driver's license.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Electra Hospital District.
Author:
Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable John J. Gavin of Wichita Falls.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/24/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to hunt, fish, and otherwise enjoy reasonable access to certain natural resources and the right to enjoy clean air and water.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
01/24/2007 H Reported enrolled: Jan 24 2007 8:54AM
Caption:
Welcoming members of the Texas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to the State Capitol and commemorating the organization's 82nd anniversary.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/02/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2007 7:56AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Marine Sergeant Gary S. Johnston of Windthorst.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 3:20PM
Caption:
In memory of James E. Lane of Wichita Falls.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2007 9:33AM
Caption:
In honor of the centennial of Burkburnett.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/12/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2007 6:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Delilah Washburn of Wichita County on her appointment as director of the Houston Regional Office of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Honoring Ray and Karen Gordon, the owners of Skate Whirl roller rink in Wichita Falls.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption:
In memory of Don R. Talley of Holliday.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Congratulating Midwestern State University on its membership in the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption:
Honoring Darrell Coleman of Wichita Falls on his receipt of the 2006 Pat Taggart Award for Texas Newspaper Leader of the Year.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption:
Honoring Tom Danaher of Wichita Falls on his receipt of the Living Legends of Aviation award.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2007 1:17PM
Caption:
Honoring Iowa Park police chief Steve Klempa on his retirement.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
04/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2007 1:03PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 22-28, 2007, as County Government Week.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Honoring Carroll Wilson on his retirement as editor-in-chief of the Wichita Falls Times Record News.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/06/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2007 6:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating retired Midwestern State University professor Joe Warndof on his 69th birthday.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 10:43AM
Caption:
Honoring the Rider High School boys' soccer team of Wichita Falls for winning the 2007 Class 4A state title.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 8:16PM
Caption:
In memory of James D. Lonergan of Wichita Falls.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2007 2:17PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Donald J. Hasse of Wichita Falls.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Honoring the House Research Organization for their efforts.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2007 9:34AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Air Force Major Troy L. Gilbert of Texas.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Honoring Rodd Womble of Wichita Falls for becoming the owner of the First Wichita Building.
Author:
Farabee
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Joe Tom White of Wichita Falls on his 68th birthday.
Author:
Hodge | Farabee
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the application of laws awarding credit to an inmate for time between release on and subsequent revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
Author:
McCall | Delisi | Farabee
Last Action:
03/05/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote.
Author:
King, Phil | Farabee | Driver | Guillen | Ritter
Last Action:
04/26/2007 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
Author:
Ritter | Farabee
Last Action:
04/03/2007 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the operation of golf carts and side-by-side utility vehicles on municipal streets or county roads.
Author:
Ritter | Howard, Charlie | Merritt | Guillen | Farabee
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/24/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to a waiver or reduction of concealed handgun license fees for certain members and veterans of the military.
Author:
Flynn | Farabee
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and limitation of liability of persons engaged in certain liquefied petroleum gas-related activities, including requirements concerning consumer safety notification.
Author:
Hopson | Farabee | Frost
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Hopson | Farabee | Frost
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Keffer, Jim | Deshotel | Hardcastle | Farabee | Branch
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
03/28/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition or disclosure of the social security number of a living person by a governmental body, including by a district or county clerk.
Author:
Chisum | Deshotel | Hopson | Harper-Brown | Farabee
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
Author:
Smith, Wayne | Naishtat | Farabee | Hilderbran | Escobar
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
Author:
Hopson | Farabee | Frost
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
Author:
Hopson | Farabee | Frost
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
Author:
Paxton | Farabee
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2007 9:33AM
Caption:
Honoring Sam Ehmke of Frisco for saving the life of a fellow student.