Author:
Rios Ybarra | Gonzales | Leibowitz
Last Action:
04/23/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the promulgation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of rules authorizing the use on a public beach of a golf cart for the transportation of a person with a physical disability.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption:
Relating to meetings of the coastal coordination council.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax imposed in certain municipalities.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a plan to replenish the food supplies of food banks or food pantries following a disaster.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Anderson | Gonzales | Hunter | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a public health extension service pilot program.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the issuance and execution of agriculture warrants; creating an offense.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the assistance of the Texas Rangers in the investigation of certain sex offenses.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/09/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption:
Relating to participation by certain state employees in an investment product under a deferred compensation plan.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to sealing of court records containing identifying financial information or personal identifying information.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/17/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and funding of emergency medical power stations.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to sealing court records containing medical information for children who are victims of certain offenses.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/09/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the integration of the application and eligibility determination processes for the child health plan and children's Medicaid programs.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Olivo | Guillen | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the change of the name of Texas A&M University--Kingsville to Texas A&I University.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/22/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors of the Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the governing body of the Willacy County Navigation District.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/26/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the legacy of Caesar Kleberg.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Last Action:
02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption:
Welcoming members of the Harlingen Area Builders Association to the State Capitol.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Parker | Marquez
Last Action:
02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Texas Dental Association Day.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 11, 2009, as Kingsville Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Elma Jean Oden for her commitment to her students and her achievements as an educator.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring the Willacy County Commissioners Court.
Author:
Rios Ybarra | Lucio III | Oliveira
Last Action:
03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Santa Rosa High School boys' basketball team on qualifying for the 2009 University Interscholastic League state championship tournament.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption:
Congratulating the San Perlita High School basketball team on winning the 2009 32-1A Division 2 district title.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable Simon Salinas, former county judge of Willacy County.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Welcoming the alumni of Texas A&I University to the State Capitol on April 8, 2009.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Welcoming members of the Texas A&M University--Kingsville Student Government Association to the State Capitol.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Honoring former Kenedy County Sheriff Rafael Cuellar, Jr., for his record of achievement and contributions to the community.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Honoring the Dunlap family of La Feria for their contributions to the community.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Commending Olga R. Serna of Sarita for her service to her community.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 5:54PM
Caption:
Honoring U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer James M. Russell for his exemplary rescue efforts during Hurricane Ike.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption:
Honoring the life of Valeria Garcia of Bluetown.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Recognizing La Feria city commissioner John Hernandez for his contributions to his community and his country.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
Honoring the legislative interns of State Representative Dr. Tara Rios Ybarra.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the Ladies Auxiliary of Falfurrias for its work in support of the United States armed forces.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Kenedy County Judge Joseph Alexander Garcia for his many years of public service.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Honoring Gloria Reyes Garcia of Raymondville for her myriad achievements.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Frank Torres, director of Willacy County Emergency Medical Services, for his public service.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of The New York Store in Hebbronville.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the Coast Guard helicopter crew of CGNR 6512 for their heroic actions during Hurricane Ike in September 2008.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the Lyford High School Lady Bulldogs softball team for its success during the 2009 season.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Lydia Garza for her contributions to the community of Hebbronville.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Dick Messbarger of Kingsville for his contributions to the community.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Susan Durham of Jim Wells County for her contributions to South Texas.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Jo Ann Evans for her service to the South Padre Island Board of Aldermen.
Author:
Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Judge Guadalupe Canales for his service to Jim Hogg County.
Author:
Lucio III | Martinez, "Mando" | Rios Ybarra | Pena | Oliveira
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in South Texas.
Author:
Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a school of law at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales | Pena | Guillen | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Pena | Rios Ybarra | Guillen | Lucio III | Gonzales
Last Action:
03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Lucio III | Marquez | Rios Ybarra | Guillen
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to course credit for certain students at a public institution of higher education.
Author:
Anchia | Alvarado | Chavez | Rios Ybarra | Farrar
Last Action:
04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
Author:
Pierson | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a nonvoting faculty regent to the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
Author:
Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
02/18/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of students who participate in certain internship programs for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
Author:
Farrar | Rios Ybarra | Gonzalez Toureilles
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/12/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish.
Author:
Isett | Rios Ybarra | Laubenberg
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Author:
Button | Driver | Hardcastle | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related pest control by the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Giddings | Rios Ybarra | Crabb
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Rios Ybarra | Gonzales
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund or the Texas emerging technology fund to promote alternative energy sources and energy efficiency technologies.
Author:
Alvarado | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
03/05/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to physical activity requirements for students enrolled in public school prekindergarten programs.
Author:
Naishtat | Kent | Rios Ybarra | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim who has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Chisum | Rios Ybarra | Christian
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the School of Ethics, Western Civilization, and American Traditions at The University of Texas at Austin.
Author:
Gonzalez Toureilles | Gonzales | Swinford | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
Author:
Riddle | Rios Ybarra | Pena
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a centralized sex offender registration authority in certain counties in this state.
Author:
Hunter | Rios Ybarra | Gonzalez Toureilles | Thibaut | Herrero
Last Action:
04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; transfer of state revenue to the Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund for excess losses caused by natural disasters.
Author:
Farabee | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
05/21/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Urging the United States Congress to maintain state regulatory coverage of hydraulic fracturing.
Author:
Farabee | Davis, John | Hardcastle | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging Congress to reject provisions of President Barack Obama's budget that would eliminate certain deductions presently available to the oil and natural gas exploration industry.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Rios Ybarra | Herrero | Gonzalez Toureilles | Hunter
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Bishop Edmond Carmody for his service to the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Author:
Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Pena | Flores | Gonzales | Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Last Action:
03/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2009 8:18AM
Caption:
Commemorating the Rio Grande Valley VA Hospital March to San Antonio.
Author:
Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Chris Boswell for his service as mayor of Harlingen.
Author:
Pena | Gonzales | Guillen | Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2009 9:36AM
Caption:
Commemorating the military heroism of Pedro Cano.
Author:
Farrar | Rios Ybarra | Anchia | Hodge | Harless
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Recognizing Nicolas Miguel Ramon Gallego as an "unofficial" mascot of the Texas House of Representatives.