| SB 104 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2009 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. |
| SB 106 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval. |
| SB 107 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Benefit Plan Security Program. |
| SB 108 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Strama | Anchia | Lucio III | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program that includes training for certain youths and young veterans. |
| SB 109 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the duties of the Texas Department of Insurance. |
| SB 110 | Author: | Ellis | Lucio | Van de Putte |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage. |
| SB 111 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Eiland | |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2009 H Considered in Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to suspension of the unemployment compensation waiting period requirement during a disaster subject to a federal disaster declaration. |
| SB 112 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2009 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of veterans court programs in this state and to pretrial intervention programs. |
| SB 113 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to resident tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans and their dependents. |
| SB 114 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the payment of higher education tuition and fees for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
| SB 115 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. |
| SB 116 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Farrar | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to electronically recording certain interrogations. |
| SB 117 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Gallego | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to photograph and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases. |
| SB 118 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures. |
| SB 119 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the implementation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a low-emission vehicle program. |
| SB 120 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles. |
| SB 121 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain state purchases from entities doing business in Sudan; providing a civil penalty. |
| SB 122 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. |
| SB 123 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes. |
| SB 124 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to applications for permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for new or expanded facilities in certain low-income and minority communities. |
| SB 125 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the right of a foreign national to contact a foreign consular official. |
| SB 126 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. |
| SB 127 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities. |
| SB 128 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to sustainable commercial building projects. |
| SB 129 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the maximum speed limit for a neighborhood electric vehicle being operated on a street or highway and to the operation of a motorcycle. |
| SB 130 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. |
| SB 131 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of hybrid motor vehicles. |
| SB 132 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to a requirement that the manufacturer of a motor vehicle affix a label on the vehicle containing information concerning the vehicle's emissions. |
| SB 133 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for energy efficient products for a limited period. |
| SB 134 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax. |
| SB 135 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation and publication of cancer incidence maps by the Department of State Health Services. |
| SB 136 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee and providing a penalty. |
| SB 137 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. |
| SB 138 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. |
| SB 139 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties. |
| SB 140 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. |
| SB 141 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony. |
| SB 142 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain restrictions on a person who serves as secretary of state. |
| SB 143 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
| SB 144 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/02/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies and instructional materials. |
| SB 145 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sale by textbook publishers of bundled instructional material for use by students at public institutions of higher education; providing a penalty. |
| SB 146 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to disclosure by a pharmacy of a list of prescription drug retail prices. |
| SB 147 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order. |
| SB 148 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to required community investment by certain insurers; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
| SB 149 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the availability of property insurance under the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. |
| SB 150 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the determination of the amount of payment on certain claims under residential property insurance policies. |
| SB 151 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the disclosure of certain expenditures by prescription drug manufacturers; imposing a penalty. |
| SB 152 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/26/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency care. |
| SB 153 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to depositions of witnesses in a health care liability claim. |
| SB 154 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/08/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the portion of designated tuition required to be set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education. |
| SB 155 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to reports regarding the consideration of certain factors by public and private institutions of higher education in admissions. |
| SB 156 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools. |
| SB 157 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Civil Rights History Teacher Stipend Program. |
| SB 158 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a notification requirement if a nurse is not assigned to a public school campus. |
| SB 159 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities. |
| SB 160 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. |
| SB 161 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Harper-Brown | |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to specialty license plates supporting the Safe Routes to School Program. |
| SB 162 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods. |
| SB 163 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing for civil liability. |
| SB 164 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Administration | |
| Caption: | Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions. |
| SB 165 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to an annual report and analysis by the Office of Court Administration regarding cases involving the trial of a capital offense. |
| SB 166 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters. |
| SB 167 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. |
| SB 168 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case. |
| SB 169 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. |
| SB 170 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses. |
| SB 259 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities. |
| SB 260 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding, and the admissibility and use of testimony by, a witness for the state in a criminal case. |
| SB 435 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a statewide goal for electric energy generation during peak load periods from renewable energy technologies. |
| SB 436 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a statewide goal for electric energy generation to meet base load demands from renewable energy technologies. |
| SB 437 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to energy efficient products; providing a civil penalty. |
| SB 438 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the date on which certain voters may be removed from a county's voter registration list and related requirements. |
| SB 439 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to a mortgage servicer's notice of sale to a debtor and the debtor's subsequent notice to tenant. |
| SB 440 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency. |
| SB 441 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator. |
| SB 482 | Author: | Ellis | Shapiro |
| Sponsor: | Chisum | Cohen | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. |
| SB 488 | Author: | Ellis | Carona |
| Sponsor: | Harper-Brown | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties. |
| SB 513 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
| SB 515 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. |
| SB 544 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. |
| SB 602 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund in certain business entities doing business in Sudan. |
| SB 640 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to electronic technology infrastructure. |
| SB 641 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting human cloning; providing a penalty. |
| SB 694 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collecting sales and use taxes. |
| SB 695 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/26/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by candidates for and holders of state office and state chairs of political parties. |
| SB 696 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2009 H Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of certain state parking facilities, including the lease of the facilities, to other persons. |
| SB 697 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to coverage under certain residential property insurance policies for losses incurred because of storm surges. |
| SB 698 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Thompson | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of a registry at the Texas Department of Insurance of certain legal entities alleged to have sold race-based insurance coverage. |
| SB 699 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/08/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers. |
| SB 701 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to state assistance to fund public school instructional facilities that meet certain design and construction, renovation, or improvement standards. |
| SB 765 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning police department position in certain municipalities under municipal civil service. |
| SB 824 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to privacy of wireless telecommunications customer information; providing a civil penalty. |
| SB 825 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking development districts to encourage the establishment of financial institution branches in those areas. |
| SB 826 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to exceptions to certain disqualifications from receiving unemployment benefits. |
| SB 827 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment and operation of urban mutual insurance companies. |
| SB 877 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the provision of HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests. |
| SB 915 | Author: | Ellis | Duncan |
| Last Action: | 03/30/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 30 2009 1:51PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify. |
| SB 933 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to compensation to persons wrongfully imprisoned. |
| SB 960 | Author: | Ellis | Lucio |
| Last Action: | 03/30/2009 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to eligibility of certain job trainees for extended unemployment compensation benefits. |
| SB 961 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Eiland | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sale of certain annuities. |
| SB 962 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to a business's electronic transmission of the sensitive personal information of its customers. |
| SB 963 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Smithee | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to regulation of premium rates for long-term care insurance. |
| SB 964 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2009 H Referred to Insurance | |
| Caption: | Relating to requirements for insurers and insurance agents that sell Medicare-related products. |
| SB 965 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2009 H Referred to Insurance | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain education requirements for insurance agents who sell annuities. |
| SB 966 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. |
| SB 975 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements; providing for the issuance of bonds. |
| SB 976 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to distribution of sexual barrier protection devices to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
| SB 977 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the reporting of information regarding debt incurred for necessary medical treatment. |
| SB 988 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/08/2009 S Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. |
| SB 1022 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Alvarado | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to death benefits for the survivors of certain members of the Texas National Guard. |
| SB 1042 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings. |
| SB 1043 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the quantification of carbon dioxide emissions reductions attributable to state programs. |
| SB 1060 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities. |
| SB 1084 | Author: | Ellis | Carona |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties. |
| SB 1091 | Author: | Ellis | Duncan |
| Sponsor: | Gallego | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs and to the appointment and compensation of certain counsel for indigent defendants in a capital case. |
| SB 1118 | Author: | Ellis | Carona | Whitmire |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses and to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure following a term of community supervision for any of those offenses. |
| SB 1191 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to this state's goal for reducing statewide peak electric demand through demand response and load management programs. |
| SB 1192 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol content requirements for certain fuels. |
| SB 1216 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits. |
| SB 1366 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/06/2009 S Referred to s/c by chair | |
| Caption: | Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain serious mental illnesses and mental disorders. |
| SB 1475 | Author: | Ellis | Van de Putte | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the notice required by certain mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties. |
| SB 1476 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist. |
| SB 1861 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Davis, Yvonne | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the transfer of powers, duties, and programs to, and the continuation of, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, to the establishment and administration of certain other programs and divisions within the department, and to other provisions relating to fair or affordable housing. |
| SB 1862 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to state purchasing of certain environmentally friendly items. |
| SB 1863 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties. |
| SB 1864 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Hochberg | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2009 H 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules | |
| Caption: | Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis. |
| SB 1865 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the provider of last resort. |
| SB 1866 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the collection, dissemination, and correction of certain judicial determinations for a federal firearm background check. |
| SB 1867 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Anchia | |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to procedures related to the placement of a voter on the suspense list. |
| SB 1868 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. |
| SB 1869 | Author: | Ellis | Gallegos |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence | |
| Caption: | Relating to judicial review of a decision to terminate certain federal housing assistance. |
| SB 1883 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to food safety. |
| SB 1884 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a breach of computer security involving sensitive personal information and the confidentiality of protected health information. |
| SB 1885 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to strategies to better protect electric transmission and distribution assets against natural disasters. |
| SB 1886 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2009 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to diagnostic testing of pregnant women and certain newborns. |
| SB 1887 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to food handlers. |
| SB 1888 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the reporting by candidates, officeholders, and specific-purpose committees in connection with certain judicial offices of political contributions and expenditures following the end of the period during which those entities may accept political contributions. |
| SB 1927 | Author: | Ellis | Lucio |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to a requirement that a full TEXAS grant be awarded to each eligible applicant in an academic year. |
| SB 1972 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity. |
| SB 1973 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation and duties of the state energy savings performance contract advisory council. |
| SB 1974 | Author: | Ellis | Duncan |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the wrongful imprisonment of a person and to procedures for providing compensation for that imprisonment and for exonerating a wrongfully imprisoned person who is deceased. |
| SB 1975 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 S Referred to Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program. |
| SB 2039 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring certain critical facilities to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power; providing a criminal penalty. |
| SB 2040 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of municipal management districts to consolidate. |
| SB 2041 | Author: | Ellis | Carona |
| Sponsor: | Driver | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring an applicant for a driver's license to demonstrate knowledge of motorists' rights and responsibilities in relation to bicyclists. |
| SB 2042 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Government Organization | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. |
| SB 2161 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to an activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance. |
| SB 2162 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Gallego | Pierson | Kent | Miklos | Moody | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the appointment of counsel for the purposes of community supervision revocation or appellate proceedings. |
| SB 2163 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Rios Ybarra | |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Texas Veterans Commission. |
| SB 2164 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2009 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to information technology security practices of state agencies. |
| SB 2165 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT. |
| SB 2166 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to access to cemeteries; providing for penalties. |
| SB 2167 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the repeal of the indigent defense representation fund. |
| SB 2168 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of behavioral analysis or scoring in certain consumer contracts. |
| SB 2169 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Alvarado | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of a smart growth policy work group and the development of a smart growth policy for this state. |
| SB 2214 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a filing fee imposed on a notice of foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents. |
| SB 2215 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of the storage of coal ash. |
| SB 2216 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. |
| SB 2217 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Woolley | Thompson | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Harris County as the district court for domestic violence cases in that county. |
| SB 2218 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain criminal penalties and civil consequences for defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti and for juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti. |
| SB 2219 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a civil penalty on the owner of certain motor vehicles parked on a highway under the jurisdiction of the municipality that do not display a valid registration insignia or inspection certificate. |
| SB 2276 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Related to parole board rules regarding inmates claiming actual innocence. |
| SB 2277 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2009 H Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing certain entities in the legislative branch to provide student loan repayment assistance to employees who are attorneys. |
| SB 2278 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to charity care provided by certain nonprofit hospitals. |
| SB 2279 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Turner, Sylvester | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the dedication of certain civil penalties for violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act to provide civil legal services to the indigent. |
| SB 2280 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Council to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community. |
| SB 2281 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of a public defender subaccount in the fair defense account of the general revenue fund. |
| SB 2282 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense. |
| SB 2360 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to reducing state school commitments and increasing community services for persons with mental retardation. |
| SB 2361 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of certain three-wheeled vehicles in this state. |
| SB 2362 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to an award of attorney's fees to a prevailing property owner in a property tax dispute resolved by binding arbitration. |
| SB 2363 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a property owner who prevails in a property tax appeal. |
| SB 2364 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to good cause for rescheduling a hearing by an appraisal review board. |
| SB 2365 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain individuals entitled to notice from an appraisal district. |
| SB 2366 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to incorrect or unequal appraised value of a property. |
| SB 2372 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to property and evidence technicians. |
| SB 2408 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. |
| SB 2450 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to International Relations and Trade | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sovereign immunity of certain local governmental entities regarding certain contracts. |
| SB 2551 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the right of the Harris County Hospital District to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. |
| SCR 1 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence | |
| Caption: | Granting certain persons permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Youth Commission. |
| SCR 41 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Straus | Homer | |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Commending the honorees of the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards. |
| SCR 45 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence | |
| Caption: | Granting certain current and former residents of Texas state schools and state centers who have been injured as a result of their residency in those facilities, and the guardians or family members of those current and former residents, permission to sue the State of Texas and the Department of Aging and Disability Services. |
| SJR 6 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax. |
| SJR 7 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. |
| SJR 27 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. |
| SJR 28 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to promote the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements. |
| SJR 31 | Author: | Ellis | Carona |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing and regulating slot machines and casino games by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide additional money to fund transportation in this state and to provide additional financial aid for higher education students. |
| SR 73 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing January 28, 2009, as Christa McAuliffe Day. |
| SR 74 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Angela L. Lopez and Dallas S. Jones on the occasion of their marriage. |
| SR 75 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing City-Wide Beauticians, Incorporated, of Houston on the occasion of its 52nd Annual Awards Luncheon. |
| SR 97 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/02/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ruby Minelva Nanton of Houston on the occasion of her 100th birthday. |
| SR 129 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Betty Louise Hughes. |
| SR 177 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing James W. Vaughn on the occasion of his 70th birthday. |
| SR 185 | Author: | Ellis | Davis, Wendy | Duncan | Estes | Gallegos | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on its centennial anniversary. |
| SR 202 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the Jack Yates High School Founder's Day celebration in Houston. |
| SR 209 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Lambda Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. |
| SR 241 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/17/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Lula Mae Webb of Houston on the occasion of her 70th birthday. |
| SR 250 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Wilhelmina Daisy Cullen Robertson Smith of Houston. |
| SR 275 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Anne Hurst Rojas and Barry Worthington Keenan on the occasion of their wedding. |
| SR 276 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing James W. Vaughn of Houston on the occasion of his 70th birthday. |
| SR 277 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring participants in the City Hall Fellows program of Houston. |
| SR 308 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Fauvette V. Kemper of Houston. |
| SR 309 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Congregation Beth Israel's West Dallas Cemetery for being designated a Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission. |
| SR 310 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Lani Hanako Silver. |
| SR 311 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing A. Chyrisse Wilson on the occasion of her retirement from the City of Houston. |
| SR 312 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Eleanor Whilden Tinsley of Houston. |
| SR 323 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/02/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Shyamala Gopalan Harris. |
| SR 324 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/17/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 17, 2009, as Teach For America Day at the Capitol. |
| SR 369 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Willie Lewis Brown, Jr., of San Francisco on the occasion of his 75th birthday. |
| SR 377 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Anna Russell on the occasion of her retirement from the City of Houston. |
| SR 389 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring the life of Ned P. Pullum. |
| SR 390 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Quentin R. Mease of Houston. |
| SR 407 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/10/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of John Cleveland Hooper of Columbus, Mississippi. |
| SR 469 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Geneva Brown Zachary on the occasion of her 89th birthday. |
| SR 470 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society at The University of Texas School of Law for its contributions to the community. |
| SR 471 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Houston Parks and Recreation Department on the occasion of the renaming of the Cloverland Community Center as the Bessie Swindle Community Center. |
| SR 472 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Raul Humberto Yzaguirre for his contributions to our country. |
| SR 473 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Marcus and Audrey Cosby of Houston on the birth of their daughter, Aliyah Marie Cosby. |
| SR 503 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Terence H. Fontaine of Houston for his contributions to his community. |
| SR 520 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the participants in the 2008-2009 Chronicle Classroom of the Houston Chronicle. |
| SR 530 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/30/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the boys basketball team of Jack Yates High School in Houston for winning the Class 4A state championship. |
| SR 531 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/30/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Billy G. Moore of Houston. |
| SR 551 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Missouri City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. |
| SR 580 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/06/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Armandina Q. Cruz of Laredo. |
| SR 617 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Qatar Airways Company on the occasion of its inaugural flight to Houston. |
| SR 618 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Omicron Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 80th Southern Regional Conference and Youth Retreat. |
| SR 619 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Lenzell Coby, Sr., of Longview. |
| SR 620 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Houston chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 44th Annual Founders' Day Observance. |
| SR 621 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Harris County Hospital District–Health Care for the Homeless Program on the occasion of Nurses Week. |
| SR 627 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Gladys T. Lewis. |
| SR 628 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Kelly-Ann F. Clarke for her election as Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. |
| SR 635 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jayden Carter Arceneaux on the occasion of his first birthday. |
| SR 653 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending BikeTexas for its hard work and dedication in behalf of bicycle safety. |
| SR 661 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Laverne L. Clark on the occasion of his 80th birthday. |
| SR 662 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Lester Hughes for his contributions to the young people of his community. |
| SR 665 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Spring Antioch Baptist Church in Spring on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. |
| SR 666 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America on the occasion of their annual convention. |
| SR 667 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. |
| SR 668 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Houston Community College on the occasion of the dedication of its Missouri City Campus. |
| SR 678 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the TEXAS Grant Program on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. |
| SR 697 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2009 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Declaring April 27, 2009, Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol. |
| SR 713 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Saint John Missionary Baptist Church of Houston on the occasion of the dedication of its new sanctuary. |
| SR 714 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Beatrice Chapa Gutierrez of Houston. |
| SR 758 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Margaret Louise Riggins Griffin of Houston. |
| SR 759 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Joanna and Drexell Owusu on the occasion of the birth of their son, Maxwell Arch Kwasi Owusu. |
| SR 760 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the University of Houston Black Alumni Association on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. |
| SR 761 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services in Houston for its contributions to the elderly. |
| SR 769 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Willye Stene Witcher Perry Williams. |
| SR 770 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Hostelling International USA on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. |
| SR 773 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ross Tomlin for his work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 774 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Johanna Thomas for her work in the office of the Senate Committee on Government Organization. |
| SR 775 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ashton Taylor for his work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 776 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Sherridan Schwartz for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 777 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Lindsay Hagans for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 778 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jessica Schleifer for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 779 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing André Tillman Rodriguez for his work in the office of Senator Eliot Shapleigh. |
| SR 780 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Anthony Robinson for his work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 781 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Edward "Trey" Owens for his work in the office of Senator Kel Seliger. |
| SR 782 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Farrah Najmuddin for her work in the office of Senator Judith Zaffirini. |
| SR 783 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Mattie Murray for her work in the office of the Senate Committee on Government Organization. |
| SR 784 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ryan Mosler for his work in the office of the Senate Committee on Government Organization. |
| SR 785 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Kristen Mitchell for her work in the office of Senator Wendy Davis. |
| SR 786 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Benae McFarland for her work in the office of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. |
| SR 787 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Hannah McConn for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 788 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jennifer Malaer for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 789 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Todd Hendricks for his work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 790 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Tyler Hargrave for his work in the office of the Senate Committee on State Affairs. |
| SR 791 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Samuel Dike for his work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 792 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Rodolfo Becerra, Jr., for his work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 793 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Katherlene Levels for her work in the office of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. |
| SR 794 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Hasan Mack for his work in the office of the Association of Electric Companies of Texas. |
| SR 795 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jennifer Williams for her work in the office of Texas Monthly magazine. |
| SR 796 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2009 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program for its contributions to the young people of our state. |
| SR 817 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Grover Glenn Hankins of Houston. |
| SR 819 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Welcoming Elliot Morley of the United Kingdom to Austin. |
| SR 820 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ed Smith on the occasion of his retirement from Macy's. |
| SR 844 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Abbie Jordana Kamin on the occasion of her graduation from Tulane University. |
| SR 845 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Matthew Meredith Seliger on the occasion of his graduation from Amarillo High School. |
| SR 846 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Akila Haley-Pinder of Houston on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf. |
| SR 851 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Courtney J. White on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law. |
| SR 854 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Louise Scarborough-Williams. |
| SR 869 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Andrew Fontenot for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 870 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Charles A. Spratlin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 871 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Bobby Ray Williams, Jr., on the occasion of his graduation from Texas Southern University. |
| SR 879 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Patricia L. Starck for her accomplishments as Dean of the School of Nursing of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. |
| SR 903 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jewell McGowen on the occasion of her 80th birthday. |
| SR 938 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Dolores Longoria Garcia of Laredo. |
| SR 941 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Michele and Brent Rose on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Eliza Jane Rose. |
| SR 942 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Christopher D. Duncan for receiving the 2008 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Professional Achievement from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. |
| SR 943 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Christopher M. Zamora for receiving the 2008 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Professional Achievement from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. |
| SR 946 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Frank Rollins of Houston for his contributions to the legacy of Pullman porters. |
| SR 947 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Thomas R. Diaz, Raymond L. Salazar, Erik L. Barron, and David M. Bair for receiving the 2008 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. |
| SR 958 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Otoniel "Tony" Villarreal of Houston. |
| SR 959 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Houston Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. |
| SR 968 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for its contributions to the Lone Star State. |
| SR 972 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Christopher M. Sellers for receiving the 2008 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. |
| SR 973 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Margaret Yu Lee and Jack Isekang Chang on the occasion of their marriage. |
| SR 1009 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of John E. McAdams of Normangee. |
| SR 1088 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/31/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of George Edwards of Prairie View. |
| SR 1120 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Garnet Austin Coleman on the occasion of his graduation from Bellaire High School. |
| SB 91 | Author: | Van de Putte | Ellis | Lucio |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to regulation of property and casualty insurance rates. |
| SB 780 | Author: | Watson | Davis, Wendy | Ellis | Gallegos | Harris | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the Supreme Court of Texas on a petition for review. |
| SB 817 | Author: | Shapleigh | Carona | Davis, Wendy | Ellis | Eltife | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to funding of the Communities In Schools program. |
| SB 1421 | Author: | Lucio | Ellis | Van de Putte |
| Last Action: | 03/17/2009 S Referred to Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the adoption of modernizations to unemployment compensation benefit eligibility. |
| SB 2014 | Author: | Duncan | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned. |
| SB 2275 | Author: | Seliger | Averitt | Ellis | Wentworth |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks; transferring authority from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education. |
| SR 564 | Author: | West | Carona | Davis, Wendy | Deuell | Ellis | et al. |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Frederick Martin Baron. |
| SR 625 | Author: | Shapiro | Carona | Ellis | Eltife | Fraser | et al. |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Colt McCoy for his many contributions to his team and community. |
| SR 810 | Author: | Gallegos | Ellis | Hegar | Huffman | Jackson, Mike | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Frank Alvarado of Houston. |
| SR 815 | Author: | West | Ellis | Gallegos | Hegar | Shapiro | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2009 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing May 4 through 10, 2009, as Texas Early College High School Awareness Week. |