Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.
84th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/17/2024

Number of Bills: 192

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (166):
SB 164 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/04/2015 H Referred to Public Education: May 4 2015 7:19PM
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a school counselor is not assigned to a public school campus in certain school districts.

SB 165 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/19/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.

SB 166 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 01/27/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of and the referral of certain proceedings to a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.

SB 167 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 01/27/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.

SB 421 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/04/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.

SB 435 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of a county treasurer.

SB 436 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/09/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the amount of financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.

SB 458 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | Craddick | Oliveira | Turner, Sylvester | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action: 05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee.

SB 459 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Alvarado | Alonzo
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs in the office of the governor.

SB 507 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.

SB 537 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/18/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for certain sexual offenses involving a child victim.

SB 560 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/18/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.

SB 649 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/24/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the determination of an experience-rated employer's eligibility for a surplus credit rate under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.

SB 797 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Guerra
Last Action: 05/29/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.

SB 838 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lucio III
Last Action: 05/24/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees, and the use of the state's disaster contingency fund for purposes related to immigration and refugees.

SB 928 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action: 05/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.

SB 954 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/09/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school property.

SB 1108 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Deshotel
Last Action: 05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.

SB 1109 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/16/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

SB 1119 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/16/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of telepractice to provide certain services to children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder.

SB 1311 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture.

SB 1370 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a court reporter for the county court at law in Kleberg County.

SB 1371 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.

SB 1372 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain current and former members of the state legislature to conduct a marriage ceremony.

SB 1373 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.

SB 1374 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.

SB 1375 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.

SB 1376 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.

SB 1377 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/22/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to competitive bidding requirements for emergency services districts.

SB 1378 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a drug testing requirement for a person elected to public elective office.

SB 1379 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/22/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of structures used primarily to store implements of husbandry.

SB 1382 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.

SB 1383 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties; imposing fees.

SB 1388 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.

SB 1389 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lucio III
Last Action: 06/10/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the border commerce coordinator.

SB 1390 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs.

SB 1408 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: King, Tracy O.
Last Action: 06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.

SB 1421 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district.

SB 1422 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/30/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an infrastructure improvement council by the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority; providing authority to impose a voluntary assessment.

SB 1423 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes by certain municipalities for ecological and space exploration-related tourism.

SB 1424 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/30/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 30 2015 5:49PM
Caption: Relating to the administration and oversight of overweight corridors; authorizing a fee.

SB 1425 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.

SB 1427 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 05/29/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to authorizing an insurer's deposit of certain money and other assets with the Texas Department of Insurance.

SB 1463 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lucio III | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state.

SB 1464 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/19/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the transnational and organized crime division within the office of the attorney general.

SB 1498 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/15/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer during illness or injury.

SB 1499 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/19/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 2015 11:06AM
Caption: Relating to longevity pay for peace officers and firefighters in certain municipalities.

SB 1500 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/19/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.

SB 1506 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.

SB 1508 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reimbursement of county expenses for certain special elections.

SB 1566 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Our Lady of Guadalupe specialty license plates.

SB 1567 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/28/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 28 2015 5:55PM
Caption: Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions.

SB 1568 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/22/2015 H Referred to Public Education: May 22 2015 6:11PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of interest-bearing time warrants by school districts.

SB 1569 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: May 11 2015 9:47PM
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

SB 1570 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.

SB 1578 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the first and last days of instruction and the number of hours in a school day at a public school.

SB 1584 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/14/2015 H Referred to Public Education: May 14 2015 12:12AM
Caption: Relating to positive behavioral interventions and supports for students enrolled in public school who receive special education services.

SB 1585 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Raymond | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/29/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study on the feasibility of establishing a prepaid investment plan or other product to help citizens of this state finance and access residential care.

SB 1586 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies.

SB 1591 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.

SB 1592 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.

SB 1593 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lucio III
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to regulation of the sale of fireworks by certain municipalities.

SB 1616 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Water Development Board.

SB 1617 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation.

SB 1627 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.

SB 1635 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of a program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing.

SB 1636 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to financial assistance provided by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing and the purchase of manufactured homes by individuals and families of very low income.

SB 1661 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to abolishing the death penalty.

SB 1662 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to requiring the registration of medical laboratory science professionals; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees.

SB 1663 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to exempting certain water districts from review and supervision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of district bond packages and projects.

SB 1669 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the designation of an office in the Department of Agriculture to focus on matters relating to colonias.

SB 1670 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the provision of affordable housing in colonias, rural communities, and small municipalities.

SB 1671 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.

SB 1672 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the membership of school district and open-enrollment charter school concussion oversight teams.

SB 1729 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to programs for imposing or increasing a toll on and increasing the vehicle registration fee for a commercial motor vehicle.

SB 1730 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the administration by the General Land Office of money allocated to this state from the national Housing Trust Fund.

SB 1757 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to grant charters for the establishment of certain charter schools.

SB 1784 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to information regarding the number of school counselors in public schools.

SB 1803 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/30/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 30 2015 2:56PM
Caption: Relating to route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

SB 1805 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy taxes in certain counties and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax.

SB 1853 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Phillips
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a statewide program for the prevention and detection of certain criminal offenses.

SB 1854 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the National Hispanic Institute.

SB 1855 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/12/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 12 2015 11:17AM
Caption: Relating to appeals of certain determinations by an animal control authority or certain courts.

SB 1869 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to resource awareness sessions for women seeking abortions.

SB 1870 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to state agency rules and strategic plans guided by the principle that life begins at conception.

SB 1871 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1976 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of a program designed to increase the availability of affordable housing.

SB 1977 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of hunting license fees to help feed hungry Texans.

SB 1978 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Cyrier
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license.

SB 2016 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/22/2015 H Referred to Urban Affairs: May 22 2015 6:11PM
Caption: Relating to limitations on annexation by, extraterritorial jurisdiction of, and the authority to provide electric service of certain municipalities.

SB 2017 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/30/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.

SB 2034 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lucio III
Last Action: 05/28/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Cameron County Healthcare District; granting the authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

SB 2058 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/20/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments; authorizing a fee; requiring a food allergen awareness certification for certain food service employees.

SB 2063 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/20/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Safe Home Demonstration Program.

SCR 15 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lozano
Last Action: 03/13/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of the King Ranch Main House.

SCR 16 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lucio III
Last Action: 03/24/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the Brownsville Independent School District on its 100th anniversary.

SCR 28 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Simmons
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month.

SCR 47 Author: Lucio | Hinojosa | Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/19/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Urging the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to select the Rio Grande Valley region as the next expansion site for the Healthy Incentives Pilot program.

SJR 48 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/19/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias.

SJR 49 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment mandating the legislature to require candidates for public elective office in this state to undergo drug screening.

SJR 50 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/22/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation structures used to store certain implements of husbandry.

SJR 54 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the death penalty.

SJR 64 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/30/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

SR 49 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming William Soto Santiago and Leon Horn to the State Capitol.

SR 61 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 01/28/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2015, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol.

SR 69 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 01/28/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Octaviano "Tony" Gonzalez Health Science Center.

SR 92 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/03/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Romana Barreda on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SR 142 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Harlingen-San Benito Day.

SR 151 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/11/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Mid-Valley Day.

SR 211 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Affordable Housing Program.

SR 212 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2015, as King Ranch Day.

SR 213 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2015, as Javelina Day.

SR 221 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Juan Osorio Ortiz for being named Mr. Amigo 2014.

SR 231 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jeannette Marie Rivera on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 242 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 3, 2015, as Port Isabel Day.

SR 257 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lucy E. Elizardi on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 258 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Enrique Escobedo Jr.

SR 272 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/02/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruben H. Edelstein.

SR 314 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Blanca Sanchez Vela.

SR 315 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Martinez Jr.

SR 316 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Miguel A. Pena.

SR 366 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Norma Pimentel and the staff of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley for their humanitarian work.

SR 391 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the HubPhest Cook-Off in Pharr.

SR 456 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 26, 2015, as Blue Sunday Day of Prayer in Texas.

SR 457 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joe G. Rivera on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 458 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2015, as Harlingen Area Autism Awareness Day.

SR 459 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thomas Michael Browning on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 460 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Evelon Dale.

SR 461 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Aurora De La Garza on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 462 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/05/2015 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing Esteban Toledo for being named the 2015 Texas Legend for the Eddie Lucio Scholarship Fund.

SR 493 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael A. Sullenger for his service in law enforcement.

SR 494 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Allnutt Cason Jr.

SR 495 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruben Vela.

SR 496 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Raul Garza Jr.

SR 497 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of David Mendez.

SR 526 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/09/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First Baptist School in Brownsville on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

SR 539 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Pete Sepulveda Jr. on the occasion of his appointment as Cameron County Judge.

SR 540 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jorge Alfonso Moreno.

SR 541 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Diamantina Ortega Bennett.

SR 542 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Cesario P. Leal.

SR 543 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hortencia Hinojosa Sloss.

SR 590 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/20/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kevin Cardoza.

SR 591 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/20/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eustolio Gonzales.

SR 630 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Abel Alaniz.

SR 631 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Encarnacion Manzano Cuellar Jr.

SR 669 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/30/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano of Austin.

SR 670 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/30/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jose Luis Lucio.

SR 732 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/06/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jacqueline Monique Morales on the occasion of her graduation from The University of Texas at Brownsville Mathematics and Science Academy.

SR 747 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/11/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Quirino Z. Martinez.

SR 748 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/11/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Mendoza for being named 2015 Texas Social Worker of the Year.

SR 749 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/11/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Altman Yturria on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

SR 820 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/14/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roberto Pulido for his contributions to the music industry.

SR 821 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/15/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Orlando A. Correa for his service as mayor of Raymondville.

SR 822 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/15/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Oralia T. Villarreal.

SR 956 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/22/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Anthony Ryan Whittemore on the occasion of his graduation from the Cockrell School of Engineering.

SR 1004 Author: Lucio | Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rick Diaz on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 1005 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leopoldo "Polo" Palacios on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 1006 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce for its 40 years of service.

SR 1007 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alicia Cantu Gomez.

SR 1008 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nora de Hoyos Comstock on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 1009 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gilberto Garza.

SR 1010 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Guadalupe Deanda Sandoval.

SR 1021 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 06/01/2015 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing June 1, 2015, as "El Dia de la Guayabera" and Guayabera Day in Texas.

SR 1046 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/30/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dominga Sanchez Reyes on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

SR 1047 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/30/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Samuel Williams Jones for his work on behalf of citizens in Mexico and Cameron County.

SR 1061 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/31/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 507.

Additional Primary Authors (26):
SB 1 Author: Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.

SB 7 Author: Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/12/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.

SB 8 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/05/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 5 2015 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

SB 317 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/23/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

SB 626 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 04/29/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the Hidalgo County Healthcare District; decreasing the possible maximum rate of a tax.

SB 694 Author: Bettencourt | Burton | Creighton | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor: Kacal | King, Ken | Rodriguez, Eddie | Parker | Davis, Sarah
Last Action: 05/20/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.

SB 900 Author: Taylor, Larry | Creighton | Kolkhorst | Lucio
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

SB 1165 Author: Fraser | Campbell | Eltife | Lucio | Seliger
Last Action: 05/04/2015 S Companion document considered in lieu of
Caption: Relating to the express preemption of regulation of oil and gas operations and the exclusive jurisdiction of those operations by the state.

SB 1340 Author: Huffines | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.

SB 1348 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 04/23/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.

SB 1866 Author: Zaffirini | Lucio
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.

SB 2031 Author: Watson | Hinojosa | Lucio | Seliger | Zaffirini
Sponsor: Howard
Last Action: 05/23/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program.

SB 2056 Author: Bettencourt | Lucio
Sponsor: Metcalf
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 148; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SCR 29 Author: Rodríguez | Ellis | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination.

SCR 39 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Sponsor: Guerra
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Hidalgo County to reduce its tax rate upon establishment of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District.

SJR 1 Author: Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/01/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.

SR 44 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine for receiving a grant from the United Health Foundation.

SR 45 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Scott Crane.

SR 46 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elva Longoria Cortez.

SR 114 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 02/09/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 10, 2015, as South Texas Independent School District Day.

SR 144 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 02/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2015, as Rio Grande Valley Day.

SR 271 Author: Hinojosa | Kolkhorst | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action: 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2015, as Coastal Bend Day.

SR 335 Author: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 03/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April E. Lopez for her contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

SR 398 Author: Garcia | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico.

SR 519 Author: Hall | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 04/08/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Home School Day.

SR 555 Author: Rodríguez | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action: 04/16/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.

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