Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of a person arrested for an intoxication offense under certain circumstances.
Author:
Gattis | Villarreal | Sheffield | Howard, Donna
Last Action:
03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the administration of appraisal districts.
Author:
Gattis | Oliveira | Paxton | Pena | Harper-Brown
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the procedure to be used by a taxing unit in adopting an ad valorem tax rate.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
Author:
Gattis | Gonzalez Toureilles | Flynn
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the undiagnosed disease registry.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a rural economic development and investment program.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the designation of the Little River reservoir and the Little River off-channel reservoir as sites of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the Texas Department of Transportation as the contracting agent for certain airports.
Author:
Gattis | Crownover
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general, including the required appointment of deputy inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mutual Health Benefit Plan Company.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to arbitration proceedings.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/15/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the level of maintenance and landscaping required for public rights-of-way annexed by a municipality.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to attorney general representation in a contested case hearing of a person licensed or regulated by certain state agencies.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to property owners' association meetings and records.
Author:
Gattis | Pickett | Vaught
Last Action:
05/18/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle if operated without financial responsibility.
Author:
Gattis | Vaught | Riddle
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to cottage food production operations.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to regulation of residential construction; providing a penalty.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
Author:
Gattis | Isett | Veasey | Truitt | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the provision of social security numbers by applicants for motor vehicle certificates of title.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the qualifications of statutory county court judges.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
Author:
Gattis | Chavez
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to jury assembly and administration.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition on charging a prepayment penalty for a home loan.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the qualifications to be a veterans county service officer.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a municipality's comprehensive development.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 to extend the time limit for holding a confirmation and initial directors' election and to divide into two districts.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Northwest Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Gattis | Maldonado
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Seven Oaks Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the San Gabriel Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain procedures regarding dissolution of the Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Author:
Gattis
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/02/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the house of representatives to provide for the removal of the speaker.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to requiring board certification for appellate judges and justices.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment on the qualifications for district judges.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 5:50PM
Caption:
Granting permission to Texas Aggie Muster to use the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives on April 21, 2009.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption:
Congratulating Walter Pond on his retirement from his position as superintendent of the Rockdale Independent School District.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption:
Honoring Jerri Jones on her retirement as executive director of the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption:
Honoring Boy Scouts of America on its centennial anniversary.
Author:
Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption:
In memory of Robert Mueller of Taylor.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Commending Shaun Mulligan for his role in rescuing a toddler from near drowning.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Commending Jacob Chavez for his role in rescuing a toddler from near drowning.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Wade and Judy McLeod for their service to the community of Round Rock.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Congratulating Captain Robert Nolan on his return from his military deployment.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/29/2009 H Considered in Rules and Resolutions
Caption:
Recognizing members of the Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition who are visiting the State Capitol on February 24, 2009.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing members of the Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition who are visiting the State Capitol on March 10, 2009.
Author:
Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable William Sunday Lott of Georgetown.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
In memory of Stephanie Waters of Cedar Park.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2009 2:22PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 7, 2009, as the 58th annual National Day of Prayer.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 16, 2009, as Armed Forces Day.
Author:
Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption:
In memory of Jane Ellen Tableriou of Georgetown.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Officer Erik Grasse of the Georgetown Police Department for his role in saving a woman from drowning.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Officer Jason Chaudoin of the Georgetown Police Department for his role in saving a woman from drowning.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Patricia Ann Matheny of Austin.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Susan Carol Streit Blount of Round Rock.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Honoring the life of teacher Debra Lynn Picha of Round Rock.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
In memory of Julie Reisinger Bassett of Round Rock.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Marine First Lieutenant Matthew R. Vandegrift.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Air Force Major Christopher Cooper.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
In memory of Clara May Stearns Scarbrough of Georgetown.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 2009 Memorial Day observance sponsored by the Sun City Texas Community Association.
Author:
Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
Recognizing April 28, 2009, as Williamson County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Jarrell.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Honoring Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, the Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock police departments, and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office for their contributions to Hurricane Ike evacuees.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
In memory of Billy Jack Stiles of Thorndale.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Bonnie Simpson on the event of her retirement as an employee of the Texas House of Representatives.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Robert Edgar Shotwell of Georgetown.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Rebecca Lester for her service as an intern for State Representative Dan Gattis.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Staci Rives for her work as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Dan Gattis.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Patrick Steck for his work as a legislative aide during the 81st Legislative Session.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Paying tribute to the life of the Honorable Jack Kemp and his service to this nation.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. William Farney on his retirement as executive director of the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Hal Talton for his service as chief of staff and general counsel in the office of State Representative Dan Gattis.
Author:
Corte | Guillen | Maldonado | Flores | Gattis
Last Action:
04/07/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to resident tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans and their spouses and children.
Author:
Guillen | Pena | Gattis | Marquez | King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Pitts | Anderson | Dunnam | Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain schools, nonprofit athletic or sports associations, municipally owned facilities, summer camps, places of worship, and fairgrounds from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
Author:
Vaught | Pierson | Parker | Anchia | Gattis
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle and to fines for the offense.
Author:
Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Turner, Sylvester | Edwards
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the disclosure and use of certain information recorded or collected by a transponder used to electronically assess or collect a toll.
Author:
Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Edwards | Crownover
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the electronic distribution of information to legislators by state agencies.
Author:
Howard, Donna | King, Susan | Guillen | Gattis
Last Action:
02/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.
Author:
Paxton | Zerwas | Harless | Gattis | Truitt
Sponsor:
Patrick, Dan
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10
Caption:
Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for purposes of ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Bonnen | Naishtat | Maldonado | Gattis
Last Action:
02/26/2009 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties.
Author:
McClendon | Gattis
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to construction payment trust funds and liens securing payment for certain labor, services, or material.
Author:
Laubenberg | Gattis
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict where sex offenders may live in the municipality.
Author:
Menendez | Homer | Geren | Gattis | Pitts
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to continued health insurance coverage for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.
Author:
Christian | Gattis | Miller, Sid | Anderson | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
Author:
Rose | Gattis | Aycock
Last Action:
04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
Author:
Herrero | Leibowitz | Bolton | Gattis
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.
Author:
Vaught | Kent | King, Susan | Gattis | Bohac
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences of operating without a valid driver's license a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility is not established.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Gattis | Maldonado | Christian
Last Action:
03/10/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an adult stem cell research program.
Author:
Howard, Donna | Gattis
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to liability for selling or serving alcoholic beverages.
Author:
Maldonado | Gattis | Sheffield | Aycock | Anderson
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.
Author:
Dunnam | Crownover | Coleman | Turner, Sylvester | Gattis
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to accountability and transparency in government operations, including disclosure, oversight, and enforcement measures; providing penalties.
Author:
Otto | Oliveira | Villarreal | Gattis | Truitt
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a pilot program that allows taxpayer appeals from certain appraisal review board determinations in certain counties to be heard by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Author:
Harless | Gattis | Rodriguez | Kent | Bolton
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Relating to the use and management of dedicated funds by the state.
Author:
Geren | Rose | Callegari | Gattis | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the transfer of that credit between classes of membership for certain state employees.
Author:
Creighton | Hughes | Berman | Gattis | Guillen
Last Action:
05/31/2009 S Received from the House
Caption:
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Author:
Herrero | Gattis | Truitt | Kent | Leibowitz
Last Action:
05/21/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Urging congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Author:
Maldonado | Gattis
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Rosanne Greenway on receiving the 2008 Educator of the Year award from the Hutto Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Maldonado | Gattis
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Honorable Judy Schier Hobbs on being named Judge of the Year by the Central Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association.
Author:
Hilderbran | Gattis
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating James Avery Craftsman, Inc., on the opening of its 50th retail store.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Gattis
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Richard Stadelmann of Brenham on the occasion of his retirement as associate professor of philosophy at Texas A&M University.
Author:
Sheffield | Gattis
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. J. James Rohack on his installation as president of the American Medical Association.