SENATE FLOOR ACTION
Wednesday
February 19, 2003
THE SENATE ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
HCR 45 Eissler/et al. SP: Ellis, Rodney
Congratulating Dr. Arthur K. Smith and his wife, June, on the
occasion of his retirement as chancellor of the University of
Houston System and as president of the University of Houston.
THE SENATE CONFIRMED ALL NOMINEES AS REPORTED BY THE
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS BY A VOTE OF 31 AYES AND 0 NAYS.
THE FOLLOWING BILLS WERE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE INDICATED:
SB 270 Jackson
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery
Commission.
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
SB 271 Jackson
Relating to the regulation of riding stables.
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
SB 272 Jackson
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Bar of
Texas.
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
SB 474 Lucio/et al.
Relating to nutrition and health programs for public school
children.
EDUCATION
SB 475 Barrientos
Relating to certain consequences for a conviction of the offense of
fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SB 476 Barrientos
Relating to application of the hazing statutes to private
institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
EDUCATION
SB 477 Duncan
Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers'
compensation benefits of certain professional athletes.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 478 Duncan
Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers'
compensation benefits of certain persons who perform services that
benefit a political subdivision.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 479 Madla
Relating to the exemption of licensed practitioners of the healing
arts from jury service.
JURISPRUDENCE
SB 480 Madla
Relating to excepting certain land from the additional tax imposed
on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes
as open-space land.
FINANCE
SB 481 Madla
Relating to qualifications of a constable or sheriff.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
SB 482 Madla
Relating to certain chaplains killed in the line of duty.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 483 Jackson
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of arson.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SB 484 Estes
Relating to the removal of the competitive bidding requirement in
the law governing the Greater Texoma Utility Authority.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
SB 485 Barrientos/et al.
Relating to the use of exclusive development agreements by an
intermunicipal commuter rail district.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
SB 486 Zaffirini
Relating to immunization of children.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 487 Ogden
Relating to the relocation of utilities required for the
improvement of the state highway system.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
SB 488 Ogden
Relating to vehicle weight.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
SB 489 Shapleigh
Relating to a plan for equitable distribution and funding of mental
health services in this state.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 490 Shapleigh
Relating to developing and coordinating certain agency services and
activities involving mental health care for young children.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 491 Shapleigh
Relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and
substance abuse programs.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 492 Shapleigh
Relating to an evaluation of public funding for children's mental
health services.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 493 Shapleigh
Relating to mental health and substance abuse services provided
through certain state health benefit programs.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 494 Shapleigh
Relating to information provided by certain health benefit plans
through the Internet.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 495 Duncan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible
personal property held at certain locations only temporarily for
assembling, manufacturing, processing, or other commercial
purposes.
FINANCE
SB 496 Janek
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and to
certain successor liability.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 497 Armbrister
Relating to the time for filing a report of the annual audit of
school district dropout records.
EDUCATION
SB 498 Armbrister
Relating to state agricultural policy regarding bison.
SUBCOMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SB 499 Armbrister
Relating to authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to operate and
administer keno and to allow a license to be issued under the State
Lottery Act to a location that possesses certain permits issued
under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 500 Armbrister
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain electricians;
providing a penalty.
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
SB 501 Armbrister
Relating to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons
licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SB 502 Armbrister
Relating to criminal and civil fees remitted to the comptroller of
public accounts.
FINANCE
SB 503 Ogden
Relating to the provision of certain higher education information
to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the public.
EDUCATION
SB 504 Ogden
Relating to a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual
who receives emergency medical services.
JURISPRUDENCE
SB 505 Ellis, Rodney
Relating to mentor-protege programs used by certain state agencies
for historically underutilized businesses.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 506 Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring, as a condition of eligibility to bid on an
oil, gas, or other mineral lease on certain state land, a plan for
procuring goods and services from or participating with
historically underutilized businesses.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 507 Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and
to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission;
authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 508 Ellis, Rodney
Relating to planning and reporting requirements for gas utilities
regarding workforce diversity and opportunities for small and
historically underutilized businesses.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 509 Staples
Relating to the exemption of travel trailers from ad valorem
taxation.
FINANCE
SB 510 Staples
Relating to the exemption of certain travel trailers from ad
valorem taxation.
FINANCE
SB 513 Lindsay
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons giving care,
assistance, or advice during a disaster.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 514 Lindsay
Relating to restricting the use of designated lanes of certain
highways.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
SB 515 Hinojosa
Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a
criminal case involving controlled substances.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SB 516 Shapleigh
Relating to certain immunization programs.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 517 Shapleigh
Relating to the creation of the Texas Border Strategic Investment
Commission.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE
SB 518 Duncan
Relating to the qualifications for service as a petit juror.
JURISPRUDENCE
SB 519 Duncan
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding
certain offenders.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SB 520 Duncan
Relating to the composition of the 83rd Judicial District and to
the election of the district attorney for that district.
JURISPRUDENCE
SB 521 Staples
Relating to the regulation and acquisition of manufactured housing.
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
SB 522 Nelson
Relating to the operation of certain employer coalitions and
cooperatives established for the provision of health benefits
coverage.
STATE AFFAIRS
SB 523 Shapleigh
Relating to subsidized child-care services.
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
SB 524 Shapleigh
Relating to technical assistance for employers regarding child-care
services for certain low-wage employees.
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
SB 525 Shapleigh
Relating to the creation of employee wellness programs by state
agencies.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SCR 14 Shapleigh
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to take actions to improve access
to childhood vaccines.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SJR 24 Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming.
STATE AFFAIRS
SJR 25 Staples
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to
exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation.
FINANCE