Author:
Straus
Last Action:
02/01/2007 H Referred to Civil Practices
Caption:
Relating to venue in civil actions brought under the federal Employer's Liability Act or the Jones Act.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
02/06/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
Author:
Straus | Thompson | Keffer, Jim | Isett, Carl | King, Phil
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the discontinuation of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
02/13/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor bus-only lane program.
Author:
Straus | Zerwas | Dunnam
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to require reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
04/02/2007 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities.
Author:
Straus
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a diabetes mellitus registry pilot program.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
04/03/2007 H Recalled from subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/14/2007 H Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption:
Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption:
Relating to building energy performance standards.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/27/2007 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption:
Relating to this state's goal for electric energy efficiency.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption:
Relating to requiring the installation of solar power generation panels in the construction of public schools.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption:
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption:
Relating to electric energy efficiency goals and programs.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of real property by public housing authorities.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to a small employer health benefit plan premium assistance program.
Author:
Straus | McClendon
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the change in municipal boundaries by agreement between certain municipalities.
Author:
Straus
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the denial or revocation of bail for a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of bond related to victim or community safety and to the performance of community service by certain persons charged with certain alcohol-related offenses.
Author:
Straus | Anchia | Crabb | King, Phil | Oliveira
Sponsor:
Fraser
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs, and energy performance measures.
Author:
Straus
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/12/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Firstmark Credit Union in San Antonio.
Author:
Straus
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Bruce B. Cloud of San Antonio.
Author:
Straus | Alonzo
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/29/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of release in a felony or family violence case.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 2:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating the San Antonio Public Library on its receipt of a 2006 National Award for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
03/12/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2007 11:15AM
Caption:
Commending the Alamo Heights High School football team on winning the University Interscholastic League Class 4A Division I state championship title.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Encouraging Texans to associate the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals and to exercise caution when driving in proximity to such individuals.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
05/23/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2007 2:17PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar of San Antonio.
Author:
Straus
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children in San Antonio on its 60th anniversary.
Author:
Corte, Frank | Naishtat | Guillen | Branch | Straus
Last Action:
03/27/2007 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
Author:
Menendez | Straus
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to rail relocation and improvement in the state.
Author:
Menendez | Straus
Last Action:
04/24/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to delaying parole eligibility for an individual convicted of murder who evades arrest.
Author:
Swinford | Rose | Deshotel | Straus | Gallego
Last Action:
04/24/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for the small and mid-sized adjustment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Gallego | Solomons | Straus | Giddings
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 1/1/08
Caption:
Relating to the conveyance of certain residential real property encumbered by a lien.
Author:
McClendon | Menendez | Straus
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to construct a public safety triage and detoxification unit and the provision of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Author:
Otto | Straus | Strama
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to provide grants for the construction of certain facilities for job training and employment services.
Author:
Strama | Straus | Naishtat | King, Phil
Sponsor:
Brimer
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Authorizing the placement of a monument commemorating the federal Bill of Rights.