Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Mark Homer
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/9/2026
Number of Bills: 166

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (139):
Author:
Homer | Gutierrez | Vaught | Bohac
Last Action:
03/03/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
Author:
Homer | Kuempel | Aycock | Edwards
Sponsor:
Harris
Last Action:
05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting.
Author:
Homer | Flynn | Anderson | Darby | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the appeals process in the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/02/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption for certain programs from the child-care licensing requirements.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the amount of wine certain wineries may sell directly to consumers.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/12/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities.
Author:
Homer | Hardcastle
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting human cloning; providing a penalty.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the state's statutory and contractual liens to secure the payment of unpaid royalty and other amounts due under oil and gas leases of state land.
Author:
Homer | Flynn
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to lifetime licenses for hunting and fishing.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notice requirements before cancellation of certain insurance coverage.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/01/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to application of restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age to persons who held a hardship license.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain county jail guards to carry firearms.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of signs by municipalities.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of an original or renewal driver's license to certain persons younger than 18 years of age.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/17/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to consumer goods and services covered under the Texas Telemarketing Disclosure and Privacy Act.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a heavy equipment dealer to receive a refund or credit for the overpayment of ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of longevity and cost of living in setting the salaries for certain municipal employees.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain duties, functions, and procedures of county clerks, district clerks, and local registrars.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a bail bond board by the commissioners court of certain counties.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a study on the cost and benefits of undocumented immigrants to the state budget and economy.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to consideration of district court cases by judges of certain constitutional county courts.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Hopkins County Hospital District.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Hopkins County Hospital District.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a bulk data request for information under the public information law.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding the Battleship "Texas.".
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the selection of the presiding officer of the Texas Medical Board.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the business of taxidermy; providing penalties.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to a political party when registering a motor vehicle.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/23/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the electronic monitoring of certain defendants as an alternative to confinement.
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:
Homer
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a study on implementing a statewide electronic records system for the transmission of records relating to over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norpseudoephedrine.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to district court cases that may be considered by judges of constitutional county courts located within the 76th Judicial District and 276th Judicial District.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to standards for independent review organizations.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Titus County Hospital District.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
04/09/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to state prisoners in a county jail.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the County Court of Titus County.
Author:
Homer | Phillips
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the designation of days, weeks, and months for recognition by concurrent resolution of the legislature.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
02/20/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Paris Police Chief Karl Louis for his service and congratulating him on his retirement.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Kenneth Helm of Sumner.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Garry Don Stuckey of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Hoyle R. Barr of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Frances Virginia Reeves Lowrey of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Tyler Nicole Henderson of Detroit, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Leslie Nix of Clarksville.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Douglas Keith Parsons of Pattonville.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Pamelia Ann Blackburn Urbano of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
04/03/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Horace Arnold Durham of Pecan Gap.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
04/03/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating the Sulphur Springs Wildcats football team on winning the 2008 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of John H. Hanna of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of the Reverend James M. Elsom of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Jeniavee "Jenny" Hatcher of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Juanita Daughtrey of Powderly.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Carl Walter Smith of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Billy Joe Patterson of Brookston.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Monroe Travis Hardin of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Danise Blalock of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Roslyn Davis Sample of Powderly.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Bishop Othoe Stegall of Lubbock.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Joe Bob Stone of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Mary Jo Floyd Hughes of Belk.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Wayne Wilson Streety, Sr., of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Cory Lee Ellis of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Sammy Andrews of Addielou on his induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Mike Freewith of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Clyde Helms of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Elbert Patrick "Pat" Barbee of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of William C. "Dub" Hill, Jr.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Mary Ammons Fisher of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Sarah Helen Stewart Coker of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of G. G. "Jelly" May of Blossom.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Duane and Martha Glover on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Thomas Shelby Justiss of Fort Worth.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Charlie Summerlin of Mount Vernon.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Joan Sims Vaughan of Clarksville.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
04/24/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring artist George Rodrigue for his philanthropic work following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating April 21, 2009, as Delta County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Gratie Mae Potts of Clarksville.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Robert Brownfield of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Patsy Bell Rosson of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Jimmy E. Upton of Blossom.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
06/01/2009 S Received from the House
Caption:
Recognizing March 25, 2009, as Mount Pleasant Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating April 23, 2009, as Lamar County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of volunteer firefighter Joe Pat Jordan of Pine Forest.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the memory of William S. "Pete" Long of Hopkins County.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/20/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the Rotary District 5830 Conference in Paris, Texas, on May 15 and 16, 2009.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Robert Dale House of Johntown.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Judy Broach Hammonds of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Paul Alford Middleton of Annona.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Hubert H. Wiley of Clarksville.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of George I. Richardson of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the life of Gratie Mae Potts of Clarksville.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Doris L. Joplin of Powderly.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Dorthy Matthews of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Lessie Nelson of Mount Vernon.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Christian Tyler Dunn-Donihoo of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Jack Ray Stevenson of Bogata.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Herbert Hugh Campbell of Paris.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of J. B. Lowry of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Alvis Leo Caldwell of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Leo Edward Polowy, Jr., of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Meredith G. Harper of Pattonville.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Hazel Keith Schmitter of Cooper.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Frank Weaver of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Fredrick Michael Ford of Sulphur Springs.
Author:
Homer | Flynn
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the memory of Clayton Bradley Rogers of Canton.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption:
In memory of Arlene Wilson Russell of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the Texas Land Title Association for its continued support of the Texas Courthouse Stewardship Program.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Dustin Dow Clements of North Hopkins.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/26/2009 S Received from the House
Caption:
In memory of Joe Don Minor of Austin.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Ruth Evelyn Burd of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of William Richard McCord of Sumner.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the life of Shawn A. Edwards of Roxton.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Kathryn Jay Hamilton of Lubbock for her outstanding career in education on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Charles R. Grimes of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Mamie Bell Newsom of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Clyde Donald Smith of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer | Crownover | McReynolds | Darby | Naishtat
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the 2009 and 2010 State Artist appointees.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Marguerite Stone Butler of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Martha Sue Brunson of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Natalie Rhea Skipworth of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Willie Gray Sapp of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Arlene Wilson Russell of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Charlene Champion of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of David Charles Buster of Caviness.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Albert A. "Tootie" Anderson of Roxton.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of LuLane Caraway of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Helen Louise Whitney of Paris, Texas.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Mary Ellen Border Tubbs McDowell.
Author:
Homer
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Tye James Parrish.
Author:
Homer | Gutierrez
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to replace the attorney general on the legislative redistricting board with the commissioner of agriculture.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature or other person who holds elective office, other than a municipal office with a term of two years or less, automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office when the unexpired portion of the person's term of office exceeds one year and providing that a person who holds another office is not eligible to serve in the legislature during the term of the office held unless the person resigned that office on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for the legislature.
Author:
Homer | Harless
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office in a general or primary election when the unexpired portion of the member's term of office exceeds one year and providing that a person who holds another office is not eligible to serve in the legislature during the term of the office held unless, on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for the legislature in a general or primary election, the person resigned that office.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a person who holds elective office, other than a municipal office with a term of two years or less, automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office when the unexpired portion of the person's term of office exceeds one year.
Author:
Homer
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
In memory of Marvin Wayne Kelley of Austin.
Joint Author (27):
Author:
Hilderbran | Homer
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks, the transfer of a historic site from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, and the general rulemaking authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Author:
Gutierrez | Homer
Last Action:
03/03/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
Author:
Gonzalez Toureilles | Homer | Hughes | Kleinschmidt | Paxton
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/27/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the use or display under certain circumstances of an expired license to carry a concealed handgun.
Author:
Isett | Homer | Legler | Eiland | Harper-Brown
Last Action:
05/05/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the requirement under certain circumstances that a license holder display the person's license to carry a concealed handgun.
Author:
Gonzalez Toureilles | Cook | Homer
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the county and district court technology fund; imposing a fee.
Author:
King, Phil | Morrison | Sheffield | Heflin | Homer
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority to charge reasonable fees for emergency services performed by volunteer fire departments.
Author:
Hughes | Frost | Merritt | Homer | Hopson
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.
Author:
Dukes | Pitts | McCall | Cook | Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
04/23/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to incentives for the film, television, video, and digital interactive media production industries.
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:
Pitts | Kuempel | Geren | Homer | Callegari
Last Action:
03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
Author:
Gonzalez Toureilles | Homer | Keffer | McReynolds | Swinford
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rural Development Fund and to the establishment, operation, and funding of certain programs for rural economic development.
Author:
Branch | Homer | Button
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Author:
Solomons | Raymond | Marquez | Homer | Branch
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/11/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
Author:
Chisum | Homer
Last Action:
03/10/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to county road materials.
Author:
Frost | Homer
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Riverbend Water Resources District; providing authority to issue bonds and exercise the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Chisum | Homer
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the renewal of certain expired licenses or registrations.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Homer | Rose
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
Author:
Naishtat | Homer
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to fire safety inspections.
Author:
Ritter | Lucio III | Homer | Bonnen | Pena
Last Action:
04/30/2009 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Gonzalez Toureilles | Miller, Sid | Hopson | Homer
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, or The University of Texas System.
Author:
Phillips | Swinford | Smithee | Chisum | Homer
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating the American quarter horse as the official State Horse of Texas.
Author:
Straus | Homer
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
04/24/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the recipients of the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards.
Author:
Coleman | Farabee | Kuempel | Homer | Anderson
Last Action:
04/28/2009 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:
Raymond | Chisum | Homer | Hamilton | Pitts
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/01/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right of the public to access and use public beaches.
Author:
Dukes | Pitts | Homer | McCall | Cook
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 4, 2009, as Texas Moving Image Industry Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Coleman | Homer
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 9:37PM
Caption:
Honoring Dimetrius Holland for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Laubenberg | Phillips | Flynn | Merritt | Homer
Last Action:
05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption:
Honoring the life of Mary Ellen Murphy Hall of Rockwall.
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