Effective
Leadership – Action in Austin
While
representing us in Austin, Senator
John Carona has authored or sponsored
more than 400 bills — making
our lives safer and our quality
of life better.
Below are summaries of all House
bills (HB) Senator Carona
sponsored in the Senate and all
Senate bills
(SB) he authored or co-authored during
the last legislative session. PASSED indicates that the bill was either signed by the Governor or filed without Governor's signature.
| HB 55 PASSED |
Author: Branch | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. |
| HB 319 PASSED |
Author: Raymond | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to an exemption from jury service for certain persons with legal custody of a child. |
| HB 339 PASSED |
Author: Phillips | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements. |
| HB 348 PASSED |
Author: Pena | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the punishment for theft of certain aluminum, bronze, or copper materials. |
| HB 396 PASSED |
Author: Hartnett |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens. |
| HB 406 PASSED |
Author: Rodriguez |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/29/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the disposition of excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property or foreclosure of a tax lien on real property. |
| HB 448 PASSED |
Author: Hopson |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/30/2009 E See remarks for effective date |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to requiring the Department of State Health Services to implement a provider choice system for certain vaccines. |
| HB 529 |
Author: Miller, Sid | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to operation of a motor vehicle equipped with a blue light. |
| HB 534 PASSED |
Author: Anchia | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the liability of certain guarantors under a residential lease. |
| HB 548 PASSED |
Author: Pickett |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the impoundment of certain motor vehicles involved in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway. |
| HB 586 PASSED |
Author: Naishtat |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the evidence required for the release of a motor vehicle after impoundment of the vehicle for failure to maintain evidence of financial responsibility. |
| HB 765 PASSED |
Author: Hartnett |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to supplemental payments made to certain statutory probate court judges. |
| HB 782 PASSED |
Author: Pickett |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to registration exemptions for certain foreign commercial motor vehicles. |
| HB 805 |
Author: Quintanilla | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 23 2009 11:26AM |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the definitions of police vehicle and authorized emergency vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws. |
| HB 821 |
Author: Leibowitz | et al. |
Sponsor: Watson | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties. |
| HB 875 PASSED |
Author: Eissler | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to civil liability for erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs or advertising. |
| HB 960 PASSED |
Author: Anchia | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to providing municipalities and counties access to criminal history record information for sexually oriented business license applicants. |
| HB 982 |
Author: Thompson | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/13/2009 S Postponed |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts from admissions fees charged by sexually oriented businesses. |
| HB 1060 PASSED |
Author: Miklos |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case. |
| HB 1109 PASSED |
Author: Anchia | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to late fees under a residential lease. |
| HB 1205 PASSED |
Author: Button | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the circumstances in which the approval of the governing body of a taxing unit is required for refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes. |
| HB 1411 PASSED |
Author: Jones |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to records of certain frivolous complaints maintained by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. |
| HB 1544 PASSED |
Author: Miklos |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to court proceedings for a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for a misdemeanor punishable by fine only. |
| HB 1634 |
Author: Smith, Todd | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/11/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties. |
| HB 1758 PASSED |
Author: Thompson |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the requirements for a plumber's apprentice to obtain a plumber's license. |
| HB 1831 PASSED |
Author: Corte | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1861 PASSED |
Author: Eiland | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the operation and administration of the judiciary in the event of a disaster. |
| HB 2012 PASSED |
Author: Vaught | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the criminal consequences of operating without a valid driver's license a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility is not established. |
| HB 2142 |
Author: McClendon | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the promotion of toll projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| HB 2187 PASSED |
Author: Moody | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses involving coercing, inducing, or soliciting membership in a criminal street gang. |
| HB 2328 PASSED |
Author: Guillen | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the punishment for certain fraud offenses committed against elderly individuals. |
| HB 2438 PASSED |
Author: McCall |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle retail installment transactions. |
| HB 2524 PASSED |
Author: Anchia | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems. |
| HB 2556 PASSED |
Author: Solomons |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the rights and duties of the parties to a motor vehicle retail installment contract or a conditional delivery agreement involving the sale or conditional delivery of a motor vehicle; providing an administrative penalty. |
| HB 2642 PASSED |
Author: Kent | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to a program to designate historic roads and highways in this state. |
| HB 2876 PASSED |
Author: Patrick | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of an administrative law judge to order the release of certain information relating to a child abuse and neglect investigation. |
| HB 2932 PASSED |
Author: Vaught | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to including in the law enforcement information system information indicating that criminal defendants have committed certain additional offenses. |
| HB 2985 PASSED |
Author: Phillips | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the operation of certain commercial vehicles in this state. |
| HB 3097 PASSED |
Author: McClendon | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, including the transfer of certain duties to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and to the regulation of certain franchised motor vehicle dealers; providing a penalty. |
| HB 3515 |
Author: Dunnam |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the creation of the offense of failure to report barratry and solicitation of employment. |
| HB 3621 PASSED |
Author: Solomons |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain charges included in a motor vehicle installment agreement. |
| HB 3650 |
Author: Merritt | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region higher-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3672 |
Author: Harper-Brown |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the disclosure of personal information under the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act; providing a penalty. |
| HB 4102 PASSED |
Author: Eiland | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the disaster contingency fund and relief for school districts located in a disaster area. |
| HB 4127 PASSED |
Author: Hartnett |
Sponsor: Carona | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the expenditure of public funds for certain playground facilities. |
| HB 4294 PASSED |
Author: Branch | et al. |
Sponsor: Shapiro | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to textbooks, electronic textbooks, instructional material, and technological equipment in public schools. |
| HB 4461 PASSED |
Author: Smithee |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to confidentiality of certain information maintained by the Texas Department of Insurance. |
| HCR 22 PASSED |
Author: Burnam | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Granting the Chishty family permission to sue the State of Texas, the Department of Aging and Disability Services, and the Denton State School. |
| HCR 286 PASSED |
Author: Corte |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1831. |
| HJR 127 |
Author: King, Phil | et al. |
Sponsor: Carona |
| Last Action: |
06/03/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow an officer or enlisted member of the Texas State Guard or other state militia or military force to hold other civil offices. |
| SB 9 |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/04/2009 H Referred to Higher Education |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system. |
| SB 11 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Miklos | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and punishment for certain gang-related and other criminal offenses and to the consequences and costs of engaging in certain activities of a criminal street gang or certain other criminal activity; providing penalties. |
| SB 12 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Corte | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty. |
| SB 17 |
Author: Nichols | et al. |
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects; granting the authority to issue bonds. |
| SB 18 |
Author: Estes | et al. |
Sponsor: Bonnen | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on Major State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the acquisition of property by entities with eminent domain authority. |
| SB 19 |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/09/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax. |
| SB 21 |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/23/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to an enhanced quality full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts in conjunction with community providers. |
| SB 22 |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/02/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. |
| SB 39 PASSED |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
Sponsor: Zerwas |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for routine patient care costs for enrollees participating in certain clinical trials. |
| SB 41 |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
02/10/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. |
| SB 61 PASSED |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
Sponsor: Vaught |
| Last Action: |
05/29/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle and to fines for the offense. |
| SB 89 |
Author: Van de Putte | et al. |
Sponsor: Thompson |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund. |
| SB 90 PASSED |
Author: Van de Putte | et al. |
Sponsor: Geren | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/05/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to adoption of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
| SB 105 |
Author: Hinojosa | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/07/2009 S Referred to Higher Education |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. |
| SB 108 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
Sponsor: Strama | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program that includes training for certain youths and young veterans. |
| SB 182 |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et al. |
Sponsor: Corte |
| Last Action: |
05/26/2009 H Placed on Major State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to informed consent to an abortion. |
| SB 216 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/06/2009 S No action taken in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund. |
| SB 217 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/11/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the rate of the state gasoline tax and diesel fuel taxes. |
| SB 263 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on Major State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Transportation Commission of general obligation bonds for highway improvement projects. |
| SB 268 |
Author: Harris | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/26/2009 S No action taken in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens. |
| SB 293 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Alonzo |
| Last Action: |
05/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the pledge of certain revenue of a regional transportation authority to the payment of bonds. |
| SB 296 |
Author: West | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/30/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the disclosure of certain payments or other transfers of value by manufacturers of prescription drugs, medical devices, and medical supplies; providing a penalty. |
| SB 298 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/06/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated. |
| SB 309 |
Author: Jackson, Mike | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/31/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing penalties. |
| SB 328 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Phillips |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to operating a motor vehicle or a watercraft while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol. |
| SB 329 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the automatic suspension of the driver's license of a person convicted of certain organized crime offenses; providing penalties. |
| SB 330 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/11/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the punishment for unlawful carrying of weapons. |
| SB 331 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Anchia |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees. |
| SB 332 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/29/2009 H Referred to Corrections |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the adjudication of certain gang-related delinquent conduct. |
| SB 333 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the retention by a county or municipality of certain court costs for maintaining and supporting a certified breath alcohol testing program. |
| SB 334 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the repeal of the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to regulate air carriers. |
| SB 348 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the Texas Transportation Commission's authority to establish advisory committees. |
| SB 356 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/04/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the frequency and content of school bus emergency evacuation training. |
| SB 364 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against a public servant by a member of a criminal street gang. |
| SB 365 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor cases. |
| SB 366 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Gallego | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to authorizing consecutive sentencing for certain offenses committed by a member of a criminal street gang. |
| SB 367 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/13/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain criminal offenses involving the use of a false or fictitious identity or identifying documents. |
| SB 368 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/06/2009 H Referred to Transportation |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a motor vehicle inspection station certificate or an inspector certificate. |
| SB 369 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Moody | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to information contained in an intelligence database used to investigate and prosecute offenses committed by criminal street gangs. |
| SB 370 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the penalty for engaging in gambling promotion or keeping a gambling place. |
| SB 371 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Miklos | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain civil consequences of engaging in organized crime. |
| SB 374 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Sheffield |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of a county or the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to enforce compliance with posted speed limits by an automated traffic control system. |
| SB 375 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Smith, Todd |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information. |
| SB 376 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Phillips |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Transportation related to county traffic officers. |
| SB 379 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Guillen |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the duties of the Texas Fusion Center, including an annual report by the center regarding criminal street gangs. |
| SB 383 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the allocation to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund of a portion of the revenue from the motor vehicle sales and use tax. |
| SB 384 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: McClendon |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the promotion of toll projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| SB 385 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Vaught | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. |
| SB 386 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/16/2009 H Referred to House Administration |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the administrative fine and the late payment fee for a violation of a parking rule applicable to the Capitol Complex. |
| SB 387 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case. |
| SB 388 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Gallego |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the creation of a public corruption unit in the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. |
| SB 397 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to methods of payment for reimbursement of jury service expenses. |
| SB 404 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of certain toll project entities to enter into a comprehensive development agreement. |
| SB 408 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Hughes |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to jurisdiction, venue, and appeals in certain matters, including the jurisdiction of and appeals from certain courts and administrative decisions and the appointment of counsel in certain appeals. |
| SB 409 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Naishtat |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to fees charged by a justice of the peace for certain documents in a criminal case. |
| SB 410 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Miklos |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor. |
| SB 411 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/13/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to a restitution lien for the state to secure fines or costs in a misdemeanor case. |
| SB 412 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the placement of a defendant on deferred disposition in a justice or municipal court. |
| SB 413 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Kent | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the prosecution of a Class C misdemeanor offense for which the defendant does not appear. |
| SB 414 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Kent | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to conducting by electronic means a hearing to determine a defendant's ability to discharge certain fines and court costs. |
| SB 415 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Kent | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the court in which certain persons charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only may be arraigned. |
| SB 416 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to additional court costs for certain traffic offenses that occur in a municipality. |
| SB 417 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Isett | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the purchase of a retired firearm from the Parks and Wildlife Department by a game warden. |
| SB 418 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Moody | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the compilation, maintenance, and release of information in a criminal street gang intelligence database by law enforcement agencies and criminal justice agencies. |
| SB 419 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/29/2009 H Referred to Insurance |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the evidence required for the release of a motor vehicle after impoundment of the vehicle for failure to maintain evidence of financial responsibility. |
| SB 420 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Hughes |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the performance evaluation criteria for judges employed by a municipality. |
| SB 421 |
Author: Van de Putte | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund. |
| SB 422 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices. |
| SB 423 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Moody | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the conditions of community supervision that may be imposed on a defendant with regard to association with a member of a criminal street gang. |
| SB 433 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist. |
| SB 448 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to mitigate adverse environmental impacts resulting from the construction, improvement, or maintenance of state highways or state highway facilities. |
| SB 449 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Gallego | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the penalty group classification of certain controlled substances. |
| SB 469 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Flores | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Point of order sustained |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
| SB 470 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Hamilton |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to training and continuing education for licensed electrical apprentices. |
| SB 471 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/16/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 16 2009 7:20PM |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to claims for excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property. |
| SB 478 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/14/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to personal information contained in certain decrees and orders in family law proceedings. |
| SB 479 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/02/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to requiring the Department of State Health Services to implement a provider choice system. |
| SB 480 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to enter into a covenant for environmental remediation of real property owned by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| SB 481 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Veasey |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers. |
| SB 482 PASSED |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
Sponsor: Chisum | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. |
| SB 483 |
Author: Seliger | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/09/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. |
| SB 488 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
Sponsor: Harper-Brown |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties. |
| SB 501 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Phillips |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the civil consequences of certain convictions on a person who holds a commercial driver's license and of certain adjudications on the driver's license or permit of a child. |
| SB 502 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Harper-Brown |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation, counties, and certain toll project entities and regional mobility authorities to enter into funding agreements to expedite the entity's environmental review duties related to certain transportation projects. |
| SB 506 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during periods of traffic congestion. |
| SB 509 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the reporting of proposed publicity expenditures by state agencies to certain legislative committees. |
| SB 512 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/07/2009 H Referred to Public Safety |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a driver record monitoring pilot program and enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files; providing penalties. |
| SB 537 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Vaught | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the emergency installation and use of a device to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications. |
| SB 543 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Harless |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain possessory liens; providing a criminal penalty. |
| SB 544 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. |
| SB 549 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Driver |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to obtain and use criminal history record information for certain departmental authorizations. |
| SB 550 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/17/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the designation of the office of the governor as the lead agency for border security. |
| SB 551 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/29/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to civil liability for criminal street gang activity that violates a court-ordered injunction. |
| SB 553 |
Author: Lucio | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the disclosure of certain economic benefits provided to health professionals in the marketing of prescription drugs, medical devices, and medical supplies; providing penalties. |
| SB 585 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Kent |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to standards of conduct and ethics policies for metropolitan planning organizations. |
| SB 586 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Hancock |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans regarding out-of-network health care providers. |
| SB 589 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Phillips |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain requirements for sunscreening devices that are placed on or attached to a motor vehicle; providing a penalty. |
| SB 594 |
Author: Van de Putte | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/28/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the Women's Health Program. |
| SB 605 |
Author: Deuell | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/26/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 26 2009 10:14AM |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to incentives for the film, television, video, and digital interactive media production industries. |
| SB 623 |
Author: West | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/07/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the hours worked during a week by firefighters in certain municipalities. |
| SB 626 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/07/2009 H Referred to Transportation |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Vehicles; providing a penalty. |
| SB 627 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Solomons |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring. |
| SB 642 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
02/23/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to payments by bidders associated with a toll project contract. |
| SB 643 PASSED |
Author: Nelson | et al. |
Sponsor: Rose | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/11/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties. |
| SB 661 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
02/23/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to discovery in a criminal case and the consequences of a failure to disclose certain discoverable evidence in a timely manner. |
| SB 702 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles. |
| SB 713 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Sheffield |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to a prohibition on the disclosure and use of certain information recorded or collected by a transponder used to electronically assess or collect a toll. |
| SB 716 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/08/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 8 2009 3:27PM |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to late fees under a residential lease. |
| SB 728 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
02/25/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by private entities. |
| SB 730 |
Author: Hegar | et al. |
Sponsor: Frost | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. |
| SB 747 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Deshotel |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to notice of a hospital lien. |
| SB 761 |
Author: Watson | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/14/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties. |
| SB 780 |
Author: Watson | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the Supreme Court of Texas on a petition for review. |
| SB 797 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/23/2009 S No action taken in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the circumstances in which the approval of the governing body of a taxing unit is required for refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes. |
| SB 798 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes. |
| SB 802 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/02/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the requirements for a plumber's apprentice to obtain a plumber's license. |
| SB 817 |
Author: Shapleigh | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/05/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to funding of the Communities In Schools program. |
| SB 833 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the accrual of vacation and sick leave for certain state employees during a military leave of absence and to the eligibility of military service members to hold state office. |
| SB 855 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Truitt |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties. |
| SB 872 PASSED |
Author: Lucio | et al. |
Sponsor: Menendez |
| Last Action: |
05/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to continued health insurance coverage and financial assistance for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty. |
| SB 882 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Geren |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the powers and duties of a regional tollway authority. |
| SB 883 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the use of the state highway fund to participate in the costs associated with a toll facility of a public or private entity. |
| SB 896 |
Author: Shapleigh | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/19/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the driver responsibility program. |
| SB 928 |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/09/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. |
| SB 936 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Corte | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the appointment of a communications coordination group. |
| SB 937 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/06/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain criminal offenses involving a criminal street gang. |
| SB 938 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/09/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to a central database containing information about certain violent offenders who are members of a criminal street gang. |
| SB 961 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
Sponsor: Eiland |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the sale of certain annuities. |
| SB 965 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/16/2009 H Referred to Insurance |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain education requirements for insurance agents who sell annuities. |
| SB 974 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/23/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to records of certain frivolous complaints maintained by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. |
| SB 1049 |
Author: Uresti | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/21/2009 H Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of tobacco products; providing penalties. |
| SB 1062 |
Author: Shapiro | et al. |
Sponsor: Rose |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to creating an online resource center for individuals handling child abuse and neglect cases. |
| SB 1077 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Phillips |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements for minors. |
| SB 1078 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the conduct constituting the offense of graffiti, the consequences of engaging in that conduct, and the authority of certain governmental entities to take certain actions designed to eradicate graffiti. |
| SB 1079 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain records and other information in a criminal investigation. |
| SB 1084 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/06/2009 S Left pending in subcommittee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| 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 1093 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles and vehicles used exclusively to transport waste. |
| SB 1094 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Merritt |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the submission of reports on certain convictions or adjudications relating to the operation of motor vehicles to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. |
| SB 1095 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Thompson |
| Last Action: |
06/16/2009 E See remarks for effective date |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the licensing and regulation of used automotive parts recyclers; providing penalties. |
| SB 1096 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/29/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to certain charges included in a retail installment agreement. |
| SB 1097 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/30/2009 H Referred to Insurance |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the establishment and determination of financial responsibility for a motor vehicle; providing a penalty. |
| SB 1098 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/07/2009 H Referred to Transportation |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund. |
| SB 1100 |
Author: Watson | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the improvement of women's health by providing certain services and information related to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. |
| SB 1118 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/14/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| 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 1142 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Anchia |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority with whom campaign finance reports must be filed in connection with a judicial district office filled by the voters of only one county. |
| SB 1143 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Thompson |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to requirements regarding employer liability for certain group health benefit plan premiums and to a health benefits study to be conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance. |
| SB 1147 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the terms of office of certain elected members of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. |
| SB 1159 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to continuing the exemption on the same property for the surviving spouse or children of such a veteran, and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
| SB 1164 |
Author: Wentworth | et al. |
Sponsor: Driver |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education. |
| SB 1165 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Fletcher |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the use of certain vehicles for law enforcement purposes. |
| SB 1168 |
Author: Hinojosa | et al. |
Sponsor: Smithee |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts. |
| SB 1201 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Lewis |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals. |
| SB 1242 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the area near a polling place within which electioneering and loitering are prohibited. |
| SB 1244 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Driver |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the regulation of investigations companies and the performance of investigative services. |
| SB 1245 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Driver |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the regulation of the business of private security. |
| SB 1256 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the prevention and prosecution of, and punishment prescribed for engaging in, organized criminal activity in a gang-free zone. |
| SB 1272 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to ad valorem and sales and use tax exemptions for high-speed passenger rail facilities. |
| SB 1273 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Fletcher | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to creating an offense for interference with certain radio frequencies. |
| SB 1306 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. |
| SB 1307 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to activities that constitute common nuisance. |
| SB 1308 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the on-premises consumption of certain alcoholic beverages; providing a penalty. |
| SB 1324 |
Author: Nelson | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/29/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 29 2009 2:05PM |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation. |
| SB 1336 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. |
| SB 1350 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the creation, administration, financing, and use of a Texas Transportation Revolving Fund; granting the authority to issue bonds. |
| SB 1351 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/30/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the terms of the members of the Texas Transportation Commission. |
| SB 1352 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of certain counties to construct, acquire, improve, operate, or maintain causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, ferries, and highways. |
| SB 1353 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to contract provisions in comprehensive development agreements. |
| SB 1367 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to parking placard or specialty license plate applications by persons with a mobility problem caused by an impairment of vision. |
| SB 1380 |
Author: Shapiro | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the right of certain child crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. |
| SB 1381 |
Author: Shapiro | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the conditions of bond for a defendant charged with committing certain offenses against a child and to the denial of bail pending trial with respect to certain defendants who violate those conditions. |
| SB 1382 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: McClendon |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the coordination of the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| SB 1383 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the creation and administration of the Texas Local Participation Transportation Program. |
| SB 1443 |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
Sponsor: Branch |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students by general academic teaching institutions and to certain reports regarding certain costs of those institutions. |
| SB 1450 |
Author: West | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/21/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. |
| SB 1457 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to a waiver of sovereign or governmental immunity by governmental entities that fail to make a timely payment under the Prompt Payment Act. |
| SB 1462 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the use of public facilities as emergency shelters during disasters. |
| SB 1469 |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the redemption of real property sold at an ad valorem tax sale. |
| SB 1478 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Vaught |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of hospital districts to lease undeveloped real property. |
| SB 1479 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Taylor |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to benefits payable under certain health coverages. |
| SB 1507 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Phillips |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to motor vehicles; providing penalties. |
| SB 1508 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 H Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authority of certain transportation and transit authorities to enforce compliance with high occupancy vehicle lane restrictions by an automated enforcement system; providing for the imposition of penalties. |
| SB 1509 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the Correctional Facility Capacity Commission. |
| SB 1510 |
Author: West | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/06/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the authorization to designate and the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 20 in Dallas County as the President Barack Obama Freeway. |
| SB 1539 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Deshotel |
| Last Action: |
05/24/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to in-casket identification of a deceased person. |
| SB 1540 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Phillips |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to railroads; including conforming amendments. |
| SB 1550 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the regulation of certain life settlement contracts; providing penalties. |
| SB 1551 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs. |
| SB 1558 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/17/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to including in the computerized criminal history system certain forensic DNA test results that indicate the person committed another offense. |
| SB 1569 |
Author: Eltife | et al. |
Sponsor: Strama | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 H Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization. |
| SB 1570 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Harper-Brown |
| Last Action: |
05/26/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the facilitation, analysis, and implementation of high-speed passenger rail in this state. |
| SB 1634 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/20/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 20 2009 6:55PM |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to service charges for certain renewals of driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. |
| SB 1635 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/20/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the sale of certain communications equipment and mobile telephone services; providing criminal and civil penalties. |
| SB 1636 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
05/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to motor vehicle registration fees. |
| SB 1649 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/20/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to dedication of a portion of unclaimed lottery revenues to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. |
| SB 1741 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/01/2009 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to emergency management. |
| SB 1783 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et al. |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the use of an offender identification card or similar form of identification as proof of identity for an applicant for a driver's license or commercial driver's license. |
| SB 1784 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/01/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the requirement of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit. |
| SB 1785 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Merritt |
| Last Action: |
05/27/2009 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the regulation of driver's licenses and personal identification certificates by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, including enforcement measures against fictitious or fraudulently obtained licenses or certificates; providing a criminal penalty. |
| SB 1805 |
Author: Zaffirini | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/07/2009 S No action taken in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to contracting issues of state agencies, including ethics issues related to state contracting. |
| SB 1810 |
Author: Duncan | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to allowing the governor, and the lieutenant governor or another person when acting as governor, to retain executive authority while traveling within the contiguous 48 states of the continental United States so long as effective communication links with this state are maintained. |
| SB 1855 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to offers of settlement in certain civil actions. |
| SB 1911 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/24/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to protection of individual identifying information and consumer credit information from unauthorized use or disclosure. |
| SB 1931 |
Author: Watson | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for certain sexual assaults. |
| SB 1932 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: McReynolds |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the licensing requirements of hospitals temporarily providing outpatient dialysis services to a person because of a disaster. |
| SB 1933 |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Farias |
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Relating to the confidentiality of information and documents collected, developed, or produced during a school district security audit. |
| SB 1967 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Chavez |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the safe operation of motorcycles and other vehicles in this state; providing penalties. |
| SB 1971 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/24/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the collection, maintenance, and transfer and other dissemination of criminal history record information and juvenile justice information. |
| SB 1978 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/24/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to requirements regarding employer liability for certain group health benefit plan premiums. |
| SB 2041 PASSED |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
Sponsor: Driver |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to requiring an applicant for a driver's license to demonstrate knowledge of motorists' rights and responsibilities in relation to bicyclists. |
| SB 2221 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/15/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure. |
| SB 2225 PASSED |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Corte |
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct involving the transporting or transferring of a firearm and to creating the offense of firearm smuggling. |
| SB 2323 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/21/2009 H Reported favorably as substituted |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the functions of the Texas School Safety Center and safety and security at public educational institutions. |
| SB 2371 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/01/2009 H Referred to Public Safety |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Relating to the naming of the Texas Department of Public Safety Garland Laboratory in Garland as the Representative Fred Hill Center for Forensic Analysis. |
| SB 2403 |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when registering a motor vehicle. |
| SB 2462 PASSED |
Author: Carona |
Sponsor: Driver |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Relating to the powers and duties of the Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District relating to the issuance of bonds. |
| SB 2500 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/08/2009 S Left pending in committee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates. |
| SCR 76 PASSED |
Author: Uresti | et al. |
Sponsor: Castro | et al. |
| Last Action: |
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Commending Saint Mary's University on implementing the Frank Madla, Jr., and Irma Rangel Legislative Internship Program. |
| SJR 8 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for automatic adjustments of the rates of motor fuels taxes. |
| SJR 9 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
Sponsor: Pickett |
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar |
| Caption Version: |
House Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. |
| SJR 16 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a high-speed passenger rail facility. |
| SJR 24 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail, transit, and freight rail. |
| SJR 30 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to State Affairs |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor's absence from the state, and the lieutenant governor's absence from the state when acting as governor, do not affect the person's ability to serve as governor if the person maintains effective communication links with this state. |
| SJR 31 |
Author: Ellis | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/06/2009 S Left pending in subcommittee |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| 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. |
| SJR 33 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/13/2009 S Referred to Finance |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal place of residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
| SJR 36 |
Author: Duncan | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/22/2009 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
| Caption Version: |
Engrossed |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless the person becomes unavailable as provided by law. |
| SJR 55 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/11/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 11 2009 2:16PM |
| Caption Version: |
Senate Committee Report |
| Caption: |
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the holdover provision of the Texas Constitution does not apply to a member of the Texas Transportation Commission. |
| SR 161 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
02/11/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Recognizing February 11, 2009, as Richardson's Telecom Corridor Legislative Day at the State Capitol. |
| SR 322 |
Author: Watson | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/03/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Recognizing March 3, 2009, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day. |
| SR 329 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/02/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Welcoming members of the government honors program at The University of Texas at Dallas to the State Capitol. |
| SR 371 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/04/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Recognizing March 4, 2009, as Texas Moving Image Industry Day at the State Capitol. |
| SR 477 |
Author: Nelson | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/16/2009 S Again read |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Proclaiming April 16, 2009, Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day at the State Capitol. |
| SR 496 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
03/20/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Recognizing John Henry Robinson on the occasion of his retirement from Herb's Paint and Body in Dallas. |
| SR 537 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
03/30/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Recognizing participants in the McDermott Scholars Program for their commitment to education. |
| SR 553 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/01/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
In memory of Kathleen Moore Cullum of Dallas. |
| SR 558 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/02/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Recognizing the Marble Falls High School Class of 1959 on the occasion of its 50th reunion. |
| SR 559 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/02/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Commending Madolyn Frasier of Marble Falls for her contributions to her community. |
| SR 560 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/02/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Recognizing Belia Kypuros Gonzalez of Eagle Pass on the occasion of her 84th birthday. |
| SR 564 |
Author: West | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
In memory of Frederick Martin Baron. |
| SR 565 |
Author: Shapiro | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/07/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Commending Dr. Kern Wildenthal for his longtime commitment to The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. |
| SR 625 |
Author: Shapiro | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
04/15/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Commending Colt McCoy for his many contributions to his team and community. |
| SR 755 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Congratulating Casey Miner of Richardson for receiving a Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award. |
| SR 800 |
Author: Shapiro | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/13/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Congratulating the members of The Nightcaps on their 50th year in show business. |
| SR 837 |
Author: Carona | et al. |
|
| Last Action: |
05/06/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
Congratulating the acclaimed beagle Uno for winning the best in show title at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. |
| SR 994 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/23/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Enrolled |
| Caption: |
In memory of Trammell Crow. |
| SR 1079 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/31/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 379. |
| SR 1089 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
06/01/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 408. |
| SR 1098 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
05/31/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4102. |
| SR 1103 |
Author: Carona |
|
| Last Action: |
06/01/2009 S Reported enrolled |
| Caption Version: |
Introduced |
| Caption: |
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1831. |
|
|
"I
believe in finding solutions for
our problems. No action is no solution."
John
Carona
The Dallas Morning News
March 17, 2009
|
 |
|
