Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. David Sibley
75th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/14/2026

Number of Bills: 103

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (91):
SB 221 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Brimer
Last Action: 04/25/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the suspension or revocation of a real estate license for failure to include a termination date in certain real estate contracts.

SB 222 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/27/1997 H Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits payable for service as a district or criminal district attorney or county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney.

SB 223 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/17/1997 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and salesmen.

SB 224 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Finnell
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of county judges to issue certain search warrants.

SB 225 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 01/21/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to vehicle license plates for certified aircraft pilots.

SB 249 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Last Action: 05/20/1997 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the telecommunications infrastructure fund.

SB 261 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/18/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: Feb 18 1997 2:05PM
Caption: Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.

SB 262 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Counts | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to employment in a nursing home or other facility serving the elderly or disabled.

SB 275 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/25/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain acts of public accountants.

SB 294 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Maxey
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study project involving the use of computer networks in public schools.

SB 295 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/05/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the evaluation and improvement of remedial academic programs in public institutions of higher education.

SB 296 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/12/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to providing a uniform undergraduate admission application form for four-year public institutions of higher education.

SB 369 Author: Sibley | Armbrister | Shapiro
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 17 1997 1:16AM
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Turnpike Authority and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Department of Transportation and newly created regional tollway authorities; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes; granting the power of eminent domain; and providing a civil penalty.

SB 385 Author: Sibley | Nelson | Harris | Madla | Cain
Sponsor: Smithee | Van de Putte | Berlanga | Naishtat | Janek
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.

SB 386 Author: Sibley | Nelson | Harris | Madla | Cain
Sponsor: Smithee | Berlanga | Van de Putte | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/22/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to review of and liability for certain health care treatment decisions.

SB 470 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/11/1997 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a donated dental services program for certain individuals.

SB 499 Author: Sibley | Harris
Last Action: 02/12/1997 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated.

SB 524 Author: Sibley | Harris
Last Action: 02/13/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Parker County.

SB 554 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/20/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.

SB 555 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Solomons
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain business organizations; providing penalties.

SB 574 Author: Sibley | West, Royce | Ogden | Ellis
Last Action: 02/18/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to tuition revenue bonds for certain institutions of higher education.

SB 576 Author: Sibley | Armbrister
Sponsor: Gallego
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas New Horizons Scholarship Trust Fund to exempt worthy high school graduates from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.

SB 604 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/19/1997 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the discharge of criminal proceedings because of delay in presentment of an information or indictment.

SB 616 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Stiles
Last Action: 04/25/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the standards of conduct for former directors, officers, and employees of a nonprofit corporation under contract to invest the permanent university fund or certain other university funds; providing a penalty.

SB 626 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Counts
Last Action: 05/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to selection by a governmental entity of a provider of professional services.

SB 627 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Place
Last Action: 05/30/1997 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to certification of bail bondsmen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing a penalty.

SB 688 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/25/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of the high priority program development fund to support vocational and technical education.

SB 689 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/25/1997 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor carriers of household goods.

SB 746 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/12/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to property tax increment financing and property tax abatements.

SB 747 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Oliveira
Last Action: 05/22/1997 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration and financing of certain industrial development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.

SB 748 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/26/1997 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of a digital signature in a communication with a state agency.

SB 749 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 02/26/1997 S Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
Caption: Relating to use of the state government telecommunications system by private colleges and universities.

SB 760 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/20/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the selection of telecommunications utilities by customers.

SB 877 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Berlanga
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.

SB 878 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of cases in district court in certain counties.

SB 879 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to apportionment of the state into state senate districts.

SB 913 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Berlanga
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the operation and oversight of the medically underserved community-state matching incentive program.

SB 926 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/13/1997 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the medical services fees at certain public institutions of higher education.

SB 931 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/06/1997 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to allowing a governmental body to hold a meeting by videoconference call under certain circumstances.

SB 932 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Oliveira | Patterson, L.P. "Pete" | Marchant
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Commerce and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created Texas Department of Economic Development and to certain other economic development programs in the state.

SB 933 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/10/1997 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prepaid funeral benefits.

SB 959 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/10/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of trust companies; providing administrative and criminal penalties.

SB 1028 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to clarifying the name of the College of Dentistry component of The Texas A&M University System.

SB 1070 Author: Sibley | Wentworth | Nelson | Patterson, Jerry | Armbrister
Last Action: 03/12/1997 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to faith-based chemical dependency treatment programs and counselors.

SB 1071 Author: Sibley | Brown | Wentworth | Nelson | Ratliff
Last Action: 03/12/1997 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an accreditation program for child-care facilities and child-placing agencies as an alternative to state licensure; providing a criminal penalty.

SB 1132 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/13/1997 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of lawn crypts.

SB 1133 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/07/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 7 1997 5:59PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state.

SB 1288 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/10/1997 S Ordered not printed
Caption: Relating to conforming the statutes to reflect the abolishment of the office of state treasurer.

SB 1300 Author: Sibley | Fraser | Ogden
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the certification, operation, powers, and duties of certain integrated health plans.

SB 1323 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to warning notices concerning students' unexcused absences from public school.

SB 1409 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Invest Texas program to encourage capital investment and job creation.

SB 1498 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Eiland
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to rate filings for certain lines of insurance.

SB 1499 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Dutton
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation and policy forms of certain lines of insurance.

SB 1557 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/12/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain contributions and tax abatement agreements of a school district for the support of reinvestment zones.

SB 1701 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/01/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of gambling and gambling devices.

SB 1894 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/20/1997 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules for general application.

SB 1895 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/01/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to application by the Texas Department of Insurance of provisions adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

SB 1896 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/20/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reciprocal regulation of insurance companies.

SB 1897 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Counts
Last Action: 05/24/1997 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to insurance company loss or claim reserves.

SB 1900 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/25/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the licensing of banks as insurance agents; providing a penalty.

SB 1901 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/25/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to authorized investments of insurers.

SB 1904 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Dunnam
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to responsibility for state aircraft used for flight training programs by public postsecondary educational institutions.

SB 1913 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the application of insurance law to certain service contracts and asset management contracts.

SB 1914 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the provision of telecommunications services by the General Services Commission.

SB 1915 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Ramsay | Janek
Last Action: 05/24/1997 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of utilities.

SB 1944 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/09/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 9 1997 5:52PM
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Parker County Utility District No. 1; granting the power of eminent domain and authorizing the issuance of bonds.

SB 1948 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 05/26/1997 H Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.

SCR 44 Author: Sibley | Brown | Zaffirini | Harris | Duncan
Sponsor: Counts
Last Action: 06/12/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, Texas Youth Commission, Juvenile Probation Commission, county commissioners, and sheriffs to support faith-based correctional programming and facilities.

SCR 79 Author: Sibley
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dr. Marion Zetzman.

SCR 85 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/15/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 15 1997 9:49AM
Caption: Directing that the Raleigh Building in Waco be named the Abner McCall Building.

SCR 103 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/21/1997 H Received from the Senate
Caption: Recalling Senate Bill No. 1913 from the governor.

SCR 111 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/28/1997 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Requesting that the governor appoint a Commission on Men.

SJR 47 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/30/1997 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Jack County.

SR 51 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 01/23/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Abbott.

SR 305 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/10/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 20, 1997, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day.

SR 311 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/11/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 11, 1997, as Johnson County Day at the Capitol.

SR 396 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 03/26/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 1997, as Hillsboro Day at the State Capitol.

SR 495 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/18/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs on their 100th anniversary.

SR 496 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/15/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring April 18, 1997, Robert Wilson Day in Texas.

SR 497 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/15/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 15, 1997, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 527 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Midway Independent School District.

SR 543 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/22/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 21 and 22, 1997, as Wise County Days at the State Capitol.

SR 609 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/30/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kirsten Dietz of Austin.

SR 614 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 04/30/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of State Senator Thomas W. Creighton of Mineral Wells.

SR 690 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/08/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the James Hardie Building Products company in Cleburne.

SR 698 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/09/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gladys Youngblood Ross of Johnson County.

SR 704 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/09/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating Clifton the Norwegian Capital of Texas.

SR 891 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/29/1997 S Record vote
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1662.

SR 956 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 06/02/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Requesting that the governor appoint a Commission on Men.

SR 981 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 05/31/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 385.

SR 992 Author: Sibley
Last Action: 06/01/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 932.

Additional Primary Authors (12):
SB 370 Author: Armbrister | Sibley
Sponsor: Bosse | Gray | Alexander
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, the abolition of the Texas Turnpike Authority, and the creation of regional tollway authorities; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes; granting the power of eminent domain; and providing penalties.

SB 382 Author: Madla | Harris | Nelson | Sibley | Cain
Sponsor: Smithee | Naishtat | Van de Putte | Berlanga | Janek
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.

SB 383 Author: Cain | Harris | Nelson | Sibley | Madla
Sponsor: Smithee | Van de Putte | Berlanga | Janek | Naishtat
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of preferred provider benefit plans.

SB 384 Author: Nelson | Sibley | Harris | Madla | Cain
Sponsor: Smithee | Van de Putte | Berlanga | Naishtat | Janek
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to utilization review under health benefit plans and health insurance policies.

SB 387 Author: Harris | Nelson | Madla | Cain | Sibley
Sponsor: Smithee | Berlanga | Janek | Naishtat | Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/21/1997 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of a rating system and consumer report cards to compare certain health benefit plans.

SB 394 Author: Ellis | Sibley
Sponsor: Naishtat
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the application process for state loan and loan guaranty programs.

SB 463 Author: Brown | Lindsay | Sibley | Fraser | Haywood
Sponsor: Uher
Last Action: 05/05/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of State Highway 6 as the Texas Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

SB 827 Author: Ellis | Sibley
Last Action: 04/07/1997 S Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the review of certain state agency requirements imposed on individuals and businesses.

SCR 40 Author: Shapiro | Ogden | Nelson | Sibley | Wentworth
Sponsor: Craddick
Last Action: 04/25/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.

SR 404 Author: Nelson | Sibley | Haywood
Last Action: 03/26/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Denton State School.

SR 425 Author: Nelson | Haywood | Sibley
Last Action: 04/02/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 1997, as Denton County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 593 Author: Barrientos | Sibley | Ratliff
Last Action: 04/28/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the participants in Austin Smiles.

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