Author:
Herrero | Corte, Frank | Escobar | Hilderbran | Turner
Last Action:
05/02/2007 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a consumer debt owed by certain military personnel called to active duty.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/01/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to social security coverage for employees of public school districts.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
01/31/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to limits on class size at certain grade levels in public schools.
Author:
Herrero | Naishtat
Last Action:
04/24/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring posting of certain information regarding nursing homes and related institutions on the Department of Aging and Disability Services website.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/03/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/01/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the coverage period for eligibility under the child health plan.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the optional county fee for the county road and bridge fund.
Author:
Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action:
02/07/2007 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption:
Relating to peace officers commissioned by a navigation district.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/01/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to income eligibility standards for certain applicants for the child health plan program.
Author:
Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the dates on which certain independent school districts may hold an election of trustees.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/12/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a policy regulating the use of the textbooks required for certain courses offered by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
02/27/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/02/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/19/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the asset test for determining eligibility for the child health plan program.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/14/2007 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/19/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to medical assistance for certain children with disabilities.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/14/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to use of weighted average daily attendance in computing the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain municipalities to make certain payroll deductions on the request of a municipal employee.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to appointment of the commissioner of education.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to limits on the size of public school classes in kindergarten and grades one through four.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the dates on which certain political subdivisions hold elections.
Author:
Herrero
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to peace officers of navigation districts.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and operation of personal bond offices.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Government Reform
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on the use of foreign contractors in the performance of certain government service contracts that relate to health and human services.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/10/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain persons to receive training relating to emergency management.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to requiring public school textbooks to include references to persons who have made important contributions.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the temporary suspension of the state sales tax in certain fiscal years.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to an automatic extension of the sales tax holiday on clothing and footwear in certain fiscal years.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the operation of certain health and human services systems and programs.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the operation of certain health and human services systems and programs.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the procedural requirements for disposal of certain vehicles by a vehicle storage facility.
Author:
Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Garcia
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County.
Author:
Herrero
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing Robstown, Texas, as the birthplace of the poker game Texas Hold'em.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
02/12/2007 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 ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for open meetings of each House of the Legislature, and its committees and subcommittees.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
01/10/2007 H Reported enrolled: Jan 10 2007 3:37PM
Caption:
Commemorating the grand opening of the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 3:20PM
Caption:
Honoring Maria Silguero of Robstown on her 94th birthday.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
02/15/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2007 2:41PM
Caption:
Recognizing the 64th Annual Regional Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament in Robstown and its sponsor, the Kiwanis Club of Corpus Christi Bay.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/05/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 5 2007 6:47PM
Caption:
In memory of Professor James R. Bryce, Jr., of Corpus Christi.
Author:
Herrero | Bonnen | Pickett | Patrick | Escobar
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 2:19PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2007, as Texas Community Colleges Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/10/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2007 8:06AM
Caption:
Honoring Priscilla Leal of Corpus Christi for her many contributions to her community.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/10/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2007 8:06AM
Caption:
Honoring Robert Salinas of Robstown and Gene Barrera of Corpus Christi for rescuing an elderly woman from her automobile during an attempted carjacking.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2007 6:59PM
Caption:
Commending the members of Leadership Corpus Christi and welcoming them to the State Capitol.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
04/27/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2007 10:58AM
Caption:
Welcoming Imelda "Mellie" Valencia, the reigning Queen of Feria de las Flores, and the 2007 pageant contestants to the State Capitol.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 5:26PM
Caption:
Honoring Johnny Canales for his achievements and community service and commemorating the founding of the Johnny Canales International Chapter of the American GI Forum.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the city of Robstown.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Honoring Danielle De La Paz of Calallen High School in Corpus Christi for her performance at the District 31-4A Track Meet.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 5:26PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mathilda Veronica Simnacher and Vernon Gregory Simnacher of Nueces County on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
In memory of Ruben Dario Cavada of Corpus Christi.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Honoring the state-qualifying powerlifters of Banquete High School.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Corpus Christi Young Lawyers Association on earning first place in the Texas Young Lawyers Association Awards of Achievement Program.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Anselmo Martinez III of Robstown.
Author:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating twins Della Elzner and Ella Simcik on their 90th birthday.
Author:
Phillips | Herrero | Rose | Vaught | Bonnen
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain current or former military personnel from the hunter education program.
Author:
Leibowitz | Herrero
Last Action:
04/17/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the provision of free notary public service by applicants for an allocation of low income housing tax credits.
Author:
Hochberg | Herrero | King, Susan
Last Action:
05/01/2007 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Van Arsdale | Gonzalez Toureilles | Pena | Herrero
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
Author:
Naishtat | Herrero
Last Action:
03/01/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain state health care programs for children.
Author:
Hochberg | Herrero | Brown, Fred | Naishtat | Veasey
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public institutions of higher education; providing a penalty.
Author:
Guillen | Herrero | Pickett
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Escobar | Herrero | Guillen | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/25/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain military personnel from certain state and local governmental fees.
Author:
Turner | Herrero
Last Action:
03/06/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of electricity in this state; providing civil penalties.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Crabb | England | Herrero | Howard, Donna
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the days on which early voting by personal appearance may begin.
Author:
Lucio III | Herrero | Pena | Strama
Last Action:
05/03/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a medical assistance buy-in program for children with Down syndrome or certain other disabilities.
Author:
Howard, Donna | Herrero
Last Action:
04/30/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Lucio III | O'Day | Anchia | Herrero
Last Action:
05/01/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to career and technology programs and certain articulation agreements in public schools.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action:
04/17/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to disposition of state traffic fines.
Author:
Lucio III | Guillen | Leibowitz | Herrero
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the provision of certain subsidies and scholarships to particular public school students or graduates.
Author:
Escobar | Herrero
Last Action:
04/17/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
Author:
Bolton | Herrero | Garcia | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to caseloads for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Garcia | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to providing psychological counseling to jurors or alternate jurors in certain criminal trials.
Author:
Garcia | Herrero
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the counties authorized to create a crime control and prevention district and to the sales and use tax imposed by municipal crime control and prevention districts.
Author:
Garcia | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Escobar | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action:
05/01/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Garcia
Last Action:
04/30/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a school of engineering at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
Author:
Rose | Naishtat | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Escobar
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to facilitate food stamp program outreach efforts and eligibility determination processes.
Author:
Rose | Davis, John | Herrero | Hughes | Parker
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to enhancing the health and human services integrated eligibility and benefits determination system to meet the needs of persons in this state.
Author:
Rose | Herrero
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
05/18/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation and administration of a quality assurance fee for nursing facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Gonzalez Toureilles | Corte, Frank | Escobar | Pena | Herrero
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to family members of a person who dies while serving in the United States armed forces.
Author:
Patrick | Allen, Alma | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Crownover
Last Action:
03/12/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2007 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5-9, 2007, as Texas Public Schools Week.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2007 6:59PM
Caption:
Honoring the Texas Society Colonial Dames XVII Century on the occasion of the group's 69th annual state conference on March 8-10, 2007, in Corpus Christi.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Garcia | Escobar | Herrero | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action:
03/12/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2007 11:15AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 7, 2007, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 59th anniversary of the founding of the American GI Forum.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Herrero
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Diana Saldana on her appointment as a United States magistrate judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas.