Author:
Zedler | Riddle
Last Action:
05/09/2007 H Returned to committee
Caption:
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
Author:
Zedler | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action:
03/07/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/07/2007 H Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption:
Relating to monthly benefits for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who return to work as registered nurses.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/27/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a list of consumers who object to receiving by mail certain solicitations; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/09/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
Author:
Zedler | Flynn | Paxton
Last Action:
05/03/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to verifying the immigration status of certain defendants confined in correctional facilities.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/08/2007 H Referred to Government Reform
Caption:
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to verify employee information through the federal work authorization program.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption:
Relating to monthly benefits for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who return to work as registered nurses.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/12/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to student clubs in the public schools.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers; providing penalties.
Author:
Zedler | Anderson
Last Action:
05/02/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/01/2007 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to verifying the eligibility of applicants for state public benefits.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/11/2007 H Failed to pass
Caption:
Relating to accreditation requirements for certain workers' compensation health care networks.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/14/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain judicial review proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/12/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to state funding for certain students subject to school district disciplinary action.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/09/2007 H Returned to committee
Caption:
Relating to the investigation of certain criminal conduct in election matters.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to increasing the penalties for certain criminal offenses involving an election.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/20/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption:
Relating to peer reviews of health care services performed under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/20/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption:
Relating to the payment of benefits under an interlocutory order under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/20/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties.
Author:
Zedler | Flynn
Last Action:
02/21/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to exemplary damages awarded to an illegal immigrant.
Author:
Zedler | Flynn | Paxton
Last Action:
05/02/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the identification information required of applicants for a driver's license or for certain public benefits, public services, or governmental employment.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/28/2007 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Author:
Zedler | Veasey
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the dissemination of false or misleading information by a professional association or organization for educators; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption:
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the waiting period following the issuance of a marriage license.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in a suit for divorce.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the resolution of certain medical disputes regarding workers' compensation claims.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/28/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to data collected by public schools regarding the citizenship or immigration status of certain individuals.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/28/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of clinical nutritionists; providing penalties.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/12/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to workers' compensation fee guidelines and payment adjustment factors used in conjunction with those guidelines for certain health care services.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/04/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a registered sex offender to vote.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/07/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to designating English as the official language of this state.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/12/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption:
Relating to regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and oversight of public and occupational health risks related to the operation of sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties.
Author:
Zedler | Creighton | Kolkhorst | Van Arsdale
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/14/2007 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the readability of vehicle license plates according to standards set by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/19/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to confirming the identity of a parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian who gives consent for an unemancipated minor to have an abortion.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/20/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to parental rights in public education.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to rules adopted by the State Board of Education regarding the required curriculum of public schools.
Author:
Zedler
Sponsor:
Brimer
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of warrants to certain persons for fire, health, and code inspections.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/21/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to bilingual and special language programs in public schools.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/13/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish English as the official language of Texas.
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.
Author:
Zedler | Pierson
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2007 8:00AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 20, 2007, as Mansfield Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/22/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2007 8:00AM
Caption:
Recognizing the Mansfield ISD Board of Trustees on its first-place award in the 2006 Digital School Boards Survey.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 3:20PM
Caption:
In memory of Charles A. James of Arlington.
Author:
Zedler | Pierson
Last Action:
02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 2:19PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Wendell Nedderman of Arlington for 50 years of service in Kiwanis International.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/05/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 5 2007 6:47PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ashworth Elementary School in Arlington on being named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition 2006 honor roll.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2007 6:59PM
Caption:
In memory of Samuel J. West of Arlington.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
03/22/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2007 6:59PM
Caption:
Honoring the members of the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards for their efforts in protecting abused and neglected children.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 8:10AM
Caption:
Honoring John Christian Stadler II and Diann Tavender Stadler on their 30th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/29/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2007 1:50PM
Caption:
In memory of Martha Leila Martin Eastland of Dallas.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/06/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2007 6:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Carole Bearden on being named Arlington Kiwanis Teacher of the Year for 2006-2007.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2007 1:55PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lynn Jennings of Workman Junior High School in Arlington on being named the Kiwanis Woodrow Counts Junior High Teacher of the Year for 2006-2007.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2007 10:47AM
Caption:
Recognizing Fort Worth Spinks Airport on winning the Most Improved Airport of the Year Award.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/07/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2007 1:55PM
Caption:
Honoring Mary Irma Flores Escovedo on being named the Arlington Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
04/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2007 1:17PM
Caption:
Honoring the recipients of the 2007 Communities In Schools Best of Texas Awards.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/04/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2007 7:55AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Commending Lauren Stabler for her service as an aide during the 80th Legislative Session.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Commending Joel Fisher on his service as an aide during the 80th Legislative Session.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2007 11:33AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Richard A. Smith of Grand Prairie.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Carolyn R. Carman-Merrifield of Mansfield for her professional achievements.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Commending Melba McDowell of Tarrant County for her civic service and political activism.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 10:55AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Tom Annunziato, immediate past president of the Texas Optometric Association.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/31/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2007 2:12PM
Caption:
Commending Melba McDow of Tarrant County for her civic service and political activism.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
Honoring Deborah Parks of Summit High School in Arlington for sponsoring the Young Republicans Club.
Author:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2007 12:02PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Joshua Romero of Fort Worth.
Author:
Flynn | Zedler | Bailey | Dutton | Eissler
Last Action:
04/12/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to random testing of certain public school students for steroid use.
Author:
Anderson | Zedler
Last Action:
03/06/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to site-based public school discipline policy committees.
Author:
Callegari | Flynn | Zedler
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
05/08/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to condemnation of historical sites at the direction of the Commission of Control for Texas Centennial Celebrations.
Author:
Callegari | Flynn | Zedler | Crabb
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the law creating the Texas Deepwater Port Authority.
Author:
Brown, Fred | Zedler | Flynn | Crabb
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a plan to provide services to an area annexed by a municipality.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Zedler
Last Action:
04/02/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Parker | Truitt | Zedler | Veasey | Laubenberg
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an immunization awareness program in certain school districts.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Flynn | Zedler
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the filing of birth certificates.
Author:
Eissler | Van Arsdale | Zedler | Christian
Last Action:
02/14/2007 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the use of the term "seminary" in the official name or title of a private postsecondary educational institution.
Author:
Christian | Zedler
Last Action:
02/19/2007 H Referred to Civil Practices
Caption:
Relating to the indemnification of a school district for a cause of action arising out of the discipline of a student by a professional employee of the district.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Zedler | O'Day | Miles
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the name of Sam Houston State University.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Christian | Ritter | Deshotel | Zedler
Last Action:
04/02/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against changing the name of a public institution of higher education that is named after a state historical figure.
Author:
Flynn | Hardcastle | Zedler
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/14/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system and the use of electronic paycards.
Author:
Latham | Kolkhorst | Zedler
Last Action:
04/24/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Public Education Management Institute of Texas.
Author:
Eissler | Zedler | Bonnen
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments in public schools; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to funding for programs that support the development of healthy marriages or the strengthening of families.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Last Action:
04/18/2007 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to marriage education courses for couples considering divorce and the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
Author:
Chisum | Flynn | Zedler | Davis, John | Brown, Betty
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements for issuance of a marriage license, including an optional premarital education course.
Author:
Paxton | Zedler | Delisi
Last Action:
05/04/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the public education grant program.
Author:
Thompson | Cohen | Hilderbran | Allen, Alma | Zedler
Last Action:
04/13/2007 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to findings required for the issuance of a protective order for a victim of sexual assault.