Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. J. E. "Buster" Brown
76th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 11/8/2025

Number of Bills: 69

Sponsor (69):
HB 352 Author: Denny | Madden
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the limit on fines collected by municipalities for traffic violations.

HB 664 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/28/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain land by the Texas Department of Health.

HB 687 Author: Bosse | Crabb | Zbranek | Telford
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/13/1999 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.

HB 732 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/28/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to stormwater management and regulation by certain political subdivisions; providing a penalty.

HB 846 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the administration, management, operation, and authority of water districts and authorities.

HB 953 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the conducting of a driver education course by the student's grandparent or stepparent.

HB 1069 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a water supply or sewer service corporation to be converted into a special utility district.

HB 1162 Author: Crabb | Culberson | Dutton | Bailey
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge to require certain public notice as a condition of community supervision.

HB 1171 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/22/1999 H Senate Amendments printed and distributed: May 22 1999 2:12AM
Caption: Relating to regulation of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation.

HB 1172 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to low-level radioactive waste.

HB 1173 Author: Yarbrough
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/26/1999 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.

HB 1187 Author: Hilbert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to filing a petition that initiates a condemnation proceeding.

HB 1283 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to general permits for the discharge of wastewater.

HB 1289 Author: Cook | McCall | Hawley
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/03/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of gas utilities organized as limited liability companies.

HB 1322 Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to a child support lien.

HB 1535 Author: Allen | Danburg | Wise | Green | Hardcastle
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for community supervision or parole for certain defendants convicted of sexual assault.

HB 1552 Author: Craddick | Culberson
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 1/1/00
Caption: Relating to taxpayer protests relating to the appraisal of certain pooled or unitized mineral interests.

HB 1574 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/28/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the permitting of discharges from certain sewage treatment and disposal systems in certain counties.

HB 1615 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by certain medical and dental institutions of higher education.

HB 1654 Author: Maxey
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private sewage facilities; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 1840 Author: Uher | Hochberg
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain properties for campus expansion and other university purposes.

HB 1848 Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/10/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.

HB 1906 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to special license plates benefiting parks, fisheries, and wildlife.

HB 1910 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/13/1999 S Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the disposal or assured isolation of low-level radioactive waste and to the transfer of certain land purchased for a disposal site.

HB 2023 Author: Carter
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to employ and commission peace officers.

HB 2059 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the determination of the amount of child support for a child of certain disabled obligors.

HB 2085 Author: McCall | Gray | Bosse
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Health and Texas Department of Health, including the operation of certain boards and councils administratively attached to the department; providing penalties.

HB 2105 Author: Capelo
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to judicial review of the validity or applicability of state agency rules and decisions in contested cases.

HB 2109 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to limits on liability of a taxing unit for storage tanks.

HB 2159 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the retainage of payments under certain contracts entered into by the Texas Department of Transportation for improvements to state highways.

HB 2220 Author: Hilbert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes.

HB 2261 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/12/1999 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to testing natural gas piping in certain school facilities.

HB 2265 Author: Hamric
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the Harris County Road Law; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2303 Author: Hope
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the penalty for possession of a live game animal.

HB 2574 Author: Hilbert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to allocation for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of certain business aircraft used outside this state.

HB 2615 Author: Counts | Oliveira | Junell | Walker | Sadler
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the application of the oil and gas severance taxes to high-cost gas production and inactive oil and gas leases.

HB 2641 Author: Gray | Bosse | McCall
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission.

HB 2647 Author: Hartnett
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/25/1999 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the procurement of legal services by the Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 2685 Author: Coleman
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the execution of credit agreements and issuance of anticipation notes by certain school districts.

HB 2815 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the petroleum storage tank program; providing a penalty.

HB 2816 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products and to the petroleum storage tank remediation account.

HB 2862 Author: Uher | King, Tracy
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the appointment of election judges for county elections.

HB 2925 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by a municipality for certain background checks.

HB 2954 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the application of the sunset review process to certain state agencies.

HB 2992 Author: Davis, John | Eiland | Gray | Talton
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the creation of a business technology outreach program at the University of Houston.

HB 2996 Author: Culberson
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/26/1999 S Postponed: May 26 1999 11:54PM
Caption: Relating to use of certain devices to prevent operation of improperly parked vehicles.

HB 3029 Author: Oliveira | Seaman | Solis, Jim | Gallego | Chavez
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to certain industrial development corporations, projects of industrial development corporations, and the taxes levied for projects.

HB 3072 Author: Averitt
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to certain payments by a retail seller in a retail installment transaction involving a motor vehicle.

HB 3079 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the development and financing of a statewide aquatic vegetation management plan.

HB 3089 Author: Woolley
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to long-term care insurance provided for certain public employees, retirees, and their family members.

HB 3091 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to rental car damage waivers; providing a penalty.

HB 3173 Author: Hartnett
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the duty of an officer to deposit certain money in the county treasury.

HB 3281 Author: Maxey | Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/12/1999 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a state agency to report to a regulated entity on violations of certain environmental or health and safety laws in order to help prevent future violations.

HB 3476 Author: Averitt
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/12/1999 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the testing of LP-gas piping systems in school facilities.

HB 3616 Author: Hilbert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to amending a petition for judicial review of certain ad valorem tax determinations.

HCR 1 Author: Solomons | Keel
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 01/27/1999 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m.

HCR 50 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 03/30/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Dr. Carlos R. Hamilton, Jr.

HCR 58 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 03/30/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring South Texas College of Law for winning the national championship trophy at the 49th Annual National Moot Court Competition.

HCR 123 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/11/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Ryan Lee "Smiley" Riddle.

HCR 238 Author: Eiland | Davis, John
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/06/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Welcoming United States senator John Glenn to the State Capitol.

HCR 262 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/24/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Julie MacLemore for her service to the Presbytery of New Covenant.

HCR 268 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Roye Mulholland.

HCR 287 Author: Sadler
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating State Representative Kyle Janek and his wife, Shannon Janek, on the birth of their son, Ryan Edward Janek.

HCR 289 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Dan N. MacLemore III on his selection as moderator of the Presbytery of New Covenant.

HCR 297 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3091.

HCR 308 Author: Heflin
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring the month of October "Czech Heritage Month" in Texas.

HCR 311 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Oklahoma State Senator Larry Dickerson and wishing him well.

HJR 74 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/24/1999 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the commissioner of health and human services serves at the pleasure of the governor.

HJR 95 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/24/1999 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the adjutant general serves at the pleasure of the governor.

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