Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Number of Bills: 23Sponsor (23):
Author:
Wray
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/19/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to regulating the custody transfer of an adopted child; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Star of Texas Award.
Author:
Wray
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to designating July 26 as Waxahachie Chautauqua Day.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam.
Author:
Dale
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to a photograph on a driver's license.
Author:
Wray
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Author:
Murphy | Workman
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities or sports venues; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Price | Frullo | Romero, Jr. | Bernal | Klick
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.
Author:
Burns
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Author:
Springer
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to transferring charge and control of a painting entitled "The Spirit of the Alamo Lives On."
Author:
Dale
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Author:
Button
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective on 1/1/18
Caption:
Relating to the franchise tax rate applicable to certain taxable entities that sell telephone prepaid calling cards.
Author:
Price | Raymond
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.
Author:
Kuempel
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages on certain passenger buses; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Wray
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Windsor Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to a defendant's right to appeal from a judgment or conviction in a municipal court of record.
Author:
Burns
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 and to the correction of defined terms in the law governing the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1 and the law governing the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/18/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
Author:
Wray
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending Elizabeth J. Nelson on her service as mayor of Marlin.