Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Rep. Burt R. Solomons
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 19

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (15):
SB 260 Author: Shapleigh
Sponsor: Solomons | Chisum | Gallego | Dunnam
Last Action: 05/09/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.

SB 275 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Solomons | Keffer, Jim
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the transfer of certain of its functions and the functions of the Texas Aerospace Commission to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office; to the establishment, operation, and funding of the Texas Economic Development Bank; and to the administration and operation of certain economic development programs; authorizing the issuance of bonds.

SB 279 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Solomons | Dunnam | Chisum
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including certain functions transferred to the department from the Department of Agriculture and including certain functions transferred from the department to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas; the financial responsibilities of valet parking services; and the powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources and the licensing authorities of this state regarding on-line license information; providing penalties.

SB 280 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Solomons | Keffer, Jim
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.

SB 281 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness as the Texas Workforce Investment Council and to the functions performed by the council.

SB 774 Author: Averitt
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to revolving credit accounts.

SB 820 Author: Fraser
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the certification of maximum medical improvement and assignment of an impairment rating for an employee receiving workers' compensation benefits.

SB 995 Author: Williams
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain changes to the uniform law on secured transactions.

SB 1067 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to home equity lending and high-cost home loans.

SB 1151 Author: Shapleigh
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 05/28/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the publication of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.

SB 1152 Author: Shapleigh
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the provision of Internet services, including the use of TexasOnline and the establishment of an education Internet portal.

SB 1304 Author: Madla
Sponsor: Solomons | Cook, Robby | Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/27/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation, division, or conversion of, or purchaser notice about, certain kinds of water districts.

SB 1445 Author: Averitt
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to electronically readable information on a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate; providing a penalty.

SB 1527 Author: Brimer
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to a purchaser's right to cure default under an executory contract for conveyance.

SJR 42 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 06/02/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home equity line of credit, providing for administrative interpretation of home equity lending law, and otherwise relating to the making, refinancing, repayment, and enforcement of home equity loans.

Joint Sponsor (4):
SB 276 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Flores | Dunnam | Chisum | Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Tax Professional Examiners.

SB 277 Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Chisum | Flores | Solomons | Dunnam | Gallego
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and to the regulation of the practice of engineering.

SB 283 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Chisum | Dunnam | Solomons
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, including functions affecting architects, landscape architects, and interior designers and to certain building codes; providing a criminal penalty.

SB 1154 Author: Shapleigh
Sponsor: Hilderbran | Solomons
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the authority and duties of certain libraries and to library systems in the state.

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