Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
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:
02/12/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
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:
02/12/2009 H Referred to Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas 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:
05/04/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to procedures for the adoption of a municipal zoning regulation or zoning district boundary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of property alleged to have been illegally acquired and to the use of the photographic evidence of that property in a criminal action.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to nonpayment of hospitals under the state Medicaid program for certain preventable adverse conditions.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
05/11/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/03/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident report information.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the cancellation of a health benefit plan on the basis of misrepresentation or a preexisting condition; providing penalties.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/14/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to education and examination requirements for the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/11/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes between enrollees and health benefit plan issuers.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Anchia | Merritt | McCall | Strama
Last Action:
05/21/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Harris
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public contracts.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation or labor organization to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the participation in state travel service contracts by certain local governmental entities.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Guillen | Fletcher
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from a commissioned security officer.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain young persons who are convicted of an offense involving consensual sex from the requirement of registering as a sex offender in this state.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the rate of the state gasoline tax and diesel fuel taxes and to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Patrick
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for undergraduate students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in math and science.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Residential Construction Commission and the licensing and regulation of certain builders.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to certain voting requirements and procedures.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/01/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the compensation for an election judge or clerk for a primary or runoff primary election.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the May uniform election date.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the monitoring of electric generation offers in the ERCOT power region.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the period during which a judicial candidate or officeholder may accept political contributions.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Callegari | Vo | Merritt | Harless
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/25/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting centers as an alternative election system.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/25/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the period during which a judicial candidate or officeholder may accept political contributions.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
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:
05/11/2009 H Meeting cancelled
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used and authorizing the legislature to provide for automatic adjustments of the rates of motor fuels taxes.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Truitt
Last Action:
03/09/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2009 11:09AM
Caption:
In memory of Mike Rambo of Colleyville.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM
Caption:
Honoring Joy Baldwin Goodgame of Euless on her 80th birthday.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 2:53PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gil and Cheryl Holt of Bedford on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 2:53PM
Caption:
Honoring Mazie Nell Crews Eden of Euless on her 80th birthday.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Jeff Burnett on his 30th pastoral anniversary with the First Baptist Church in Hurst.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Commending Pastor J. C. Benson and Sherry Benson on 40 years of service to the First United Pentecostal Church of Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating Charles and Gwen Swearengen of Hurst on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Bob Whistler for his community service in the city of Bedford.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption:
Congratulating Paul and Connie McDonald of Bedford on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating Tracy Anderson on her selection as the 2009 Student of the Year by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating Nick Nguyen on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sean Gilmore on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating Pravin Boteju on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Anthony Hernandez on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Travis McDonald on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jose Cervantes on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Edward Zayas on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Nolan King on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Daniel Lowder on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lehi Tonga on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating Christian Schooler on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Azim Hussain on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael Ray on his receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Hillary Head on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ashley Bauman on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Chelsea Kreis on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Michelle DuFrane on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Mary Gomez on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Rebecca Voirin on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Emily Thatcher on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Congratulating Adrienne Crandall on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Jennifer Goertz on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Darya Cheng on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Preslava Staneva on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ashley Armendariz on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Lauren Levi on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Toni Moore on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Gabrielle Phillips on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating Armanda Brackman on her receipt of a 2009 Award of Excellence from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Education Foundation.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
In memory of Private Sean P. McCune of Euless.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
In memory of Sergeant Jonathan A. Markham of Bedford.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Wesley R. Durbin of Hurst.
Author:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the many couples in Morrisdale Estates in Euless who have been married 50 years or more.
Author:
Ortiz, Jr. | Davis, John | Smith, Todd | Herrero | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
Author:
Hancock | Martinez Fischer | Rodriguez | Smith, Todd | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes concerning enrollees, facility-based physicians, and certain health benefit plans; imposing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Gonzales | Smith, Todd | Lucio III | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of towing companies and vehicle storage facilities; providing penalties.
Author:
McClendon | Davis, Yvonne | Phillips | Harper-Brown | Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, including the transfer of certain duties to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and to the regulation of certain franchised motor vehicle dealers; providing a penalty.
Author:
Truitt | Hartnett | Otto | Hunter | Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to plan qualification provisions for and certain supplemental payments and health insurance deductions under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Oliveira | Smith, Todd | Villarreal | Isett | Kuempel
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones.