Author:
Smith, Todd | Goolsby | Callegari | Anchia
Last Action:
04/02/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/06/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the expulsion of a public school student who engages in certain conduct off campus or while the student is not at a school-related activity.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/07/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to reporting of gifts of cash or a cash equivalent to public officials.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the application and enforcement of municipal construction codes.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Finance
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Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the sale of certain food products sold at school events.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the guidelines for determining monthly child support.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to a defendant's eligibility to be placed on deferred adjudication for certain intoxication offenses and to the consequences of that deferred adjudication.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
02/14/2007 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the creation and administration of the public school mathematics and science teachers undergraduate education scholarship program.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Pena
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
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Relating to including within the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment certain solicitations made during certain periods.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to provision of health care services by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment for certain brain injuries and serious mental illnesses.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of residential construction and the authority of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the creation of consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/08/2007 H Referred to Public Education
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Relating to instructional days and staff development days for a school district that adopts the optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/03/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to rate filing requirements and rating standards for commercial property insurers.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Averitt
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to coverage limitations in health benefit plans.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Averitt
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
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Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for group life insurance.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to authorized investments in securities or property for foreign companies.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Harris
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to refund of excessive or unfairly discriminatory premium; providing penalties.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/23/2007 H Withdrawn from schedule
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Relating to claims cost reporting requirements for issuers of state-regulated group health benefit plans.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the implementation of a project plan or financing plan for a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act and the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed on real property in a reinvestment zone under that Act.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/03/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to standards for the issuance of a preconstruction permit under the Clean Air Act for certain electric generating facilities.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the eligibility requirements for the renewal of a license to carry a concealed handgun.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/07/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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Relating to the method of providing notice for certain municipal zoning changes.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Higher Education
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Relating to the tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
02/27/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
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Urging Congress to remove confidentiality mandates for minors from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Services Act and Medicaid.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2007 S Received from the House
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Commemorating the posthumous induction of former American Airlines president C. R. Smith into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2007 10:47AM
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Commending the Honorable Tom J. Vandergriff of Arlington on the occasion of his retirement as Tarrant County judge.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/02/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2007 7:56AM
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Recognizing February 28, 2007, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/10/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2007 8:06AM
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In memory of Van A. Eisenmann of Hurst.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
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In memory of Willie Mae McCormick of Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Honoring Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD on being named one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education by the American Music Conference.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
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In memory of Raymond Louis Saleh of Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
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In memory of Leahmon Frank Chambers of Bedford.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
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Congratulating the North Texas Chapter of the International Code Council on its receipt of an International Code Council Chapter Merit Award.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2007 1:17PM
Caption:
Welcoming Leadership Fort Worth to the State Capitol.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2007 1:55PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sue and Joe Missimo of Bedford on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 11:25AM
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Honoring Heather Meyer for her service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 11:25AM
Caption:
Honoring Emerald Arista for her service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 1:52PM
Caption:
Honoring Jonathan Kleehammer for his service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2007 10:47AM
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Congratulating Patricia and Fredrick M. King of Hurst on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2007 10:47AM
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Congratulating Donald and Jeanette Gill of Hurst on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 11:25AM
Caption:
Honoring Angelina McGough for her service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 11:25AM
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Honoring Riley Ornelas for her service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 2:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Marcel Carroll for his service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 11:25AM
Caption:
Honoring Ryan Meyer for serving as a mentor to the student council members of Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 5:04PM
Caption:
Honoring Cristie Kibler for serving as a mentor to the student council members of Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 5:04PM
Caption:
Honoring Niccola Quiambao for her service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 5:04PM
Caption:
Honoring Hunter Smith for his service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 5:04PM
Caption:
Honoring Mikey Feliberti for his service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/15/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 15 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Honoring Tiffiani Neuville for her service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2007 5:04PM
Caption:
Honoring Houston Elliott for his service on the student council for Treetops Intermediate School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Tiffany Burgess of Trinity High School on being named a 2006-2007 National Achievement Scholar.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Honoring Euless city manager Joe Hennig on his retirement.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ron and Charlessa Crittenden of Hurst on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Honoring Tracy Duren, Mike "Doc" Pruitt, and Jessica Ferris for saving the life of a student at Trinity High School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Linda Kay and Harlon E. Smith of Hurst on their 50th anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gene and Myrth Faurot of Hurst on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating John and Paula Juengerman on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Congratulating members of Brownie Troop No. 1422 on the occasion of the troop's May 21, 2007, bridging ceremony.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Congratulating the 2007 top 10 graduates of L. D. Bell High School in Hurst.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Congratulating the 2007 top 10 graduates of Trinity High School in Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Congratulating Harold "Hal" and Ethel Della Johnston of Euless on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ian Slinker of Trinity High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating James Mercado of Trinity High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kaitlyn Bryant of Trinity High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Katie Baker of Trinity High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Sam Smith of L.D. Bell High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Nicole Rowlette of L.D. Bell High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Lynne Rigg on her retirement from Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District as the deputy superintendent for business operations.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Alyssa Nabors of L.D. Bell High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ben Fain of L.D. Bell High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Brian Balthrop of L.D. Bell High School on becoming a National Merit Scholar finalist.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Alexandra Weeks of L. D. Bell High School on becoming a 2006-2007 National Hispanic Recognition Scholar.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Recognizing the participants of the Bedford Heights Elementary School Spanish Immersion Program.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/24/2007 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption:
Providing for the election of the speaker.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Commemorating the third anniversary of the founding of the Welcome Home a Hero program.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/24/2007 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption:
Providing for the election of the speaker.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Honoring Boyd and Nan Mercer of Hurst on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Naishtat | Hill | Leibowitz | Smith, Todd | Creighton
Last Action:
04/17/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to reporting of the fair market value of certain gifts made to public officials.
Author:
Hodge | Smith, Todd | Hughes | Keffer, Jim | Deshotel
Last Action:
04/19/2007 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes.
Author:
Patrick | Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Shapiro
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the expulsion and placement in alternative settings of public school students who engage in conduct constituting certain felonies and to assessment of public school students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs.
Author:
Paxton | Turner | Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to treatment of retrospective premiums for group life insurance issued through certain nonprofit membership associations.
Author:
Zedler | Pierson | Patrick | Smith, Todd
Last Action:
02/01/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 1 2007 4:18PM
Caption:
Welcoming the members of Team Arlington to the Capitol on January 31 and February 1, 2007.