Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Don Henderson
74th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 7/16/2025

Number of Bills: 85

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (84):
SB 192 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Uher | Berlanga | Coleman | Craddick
Last Action: 03/20/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and responsibilities of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

SB 290 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Culberson
Last Action: 04/12/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the delay of the employer trip reduction program.

SB 495 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/30/1995 H Referred to State Recreational Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty.

SB 511 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/16/1995 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to covenants not to compete.

SB 516 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/09/1995 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to approval of and objection to assignment of certain visiting judges.

SB 577 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Place
Last Action: 05/22/1995 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to pleas entered by a minor in justice or municipal court.

SB 578 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 02/16/1995 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the broadcasting, recording, videotaping, or photographing of a criminal proceeding.

SB 636 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Hamric
Last Action: 06/14/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to a suit filed seeking to withhold information requested under the open records law and to the parties to the suit.

SB 720 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Nixon, Joe
Last Action: 05/23/1995 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the offense of barratry.

SB 721 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 02/23/1995 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain governmental purchasing requirements for alternative fuel vehicles.

SB 737 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Wolens
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to exempting court reporting services from the sales and use tax.

SB 738 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/02/1995 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to nonlawyer representation in a forcible detainer or a forcible entry and detainer suit in justice court.

SB 748 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Eiland
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain local governments to accept ownership of conveyed property in certain circumstances.

SB 813 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Carter
Last Action: 05/11/1995 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from the requirements of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.

SB 899 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Alexander
Last Action: 05/18/1995 H Reported favorably as amended
Caption: Relating to preservation of property rights and the valuation of condemned property.

SB 900 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/03/1995 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship of evidence relating to the use or nonuse of a child passenger safety seat system or a safety belt in certain motor vehicles being operated on a highway.

SB 901 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/12/1995 H Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to the investments of participants in the optional retirement program for faculty members employed in state-supported institutions of higher education.

SB 902 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/26/1995 S Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to selection of the members of an appraisal review board.

SB 903 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/18/1995 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain former judges and justices.

SB 904 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Elkins
Last Action: 06/17/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain fire and police departments to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

SB 1101 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/21/1995 S Record vote
Caption: Relating to injunctive proceedings by the attorney general against persons engaged in the insurance business.

SB 1102 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Hilbert
Last Action: 05/21/1995 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts.

SB 1103 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/12/1995 H Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to designate areas as scenic districts and to regulate various activities in the districts; providing a penalty.

SB 1104 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/14/1995 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the timely filing of alcoholic beverage permits, the delivery of liquor, the storage of certain alcoholic beverage records, and the shipment of alcoholic beverages.

SB 1544 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 05/22/1995 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to amending certain provisions of the Insurance Code, including those relating to authorized investments of insurers.

SB 1545 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Dutton
Last Action: 06/17/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the seizure and sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes of abandoned real property in a municipality.

SB 1572 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/10/1995 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution in certain proceedings.

SB 1573 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/10/1995 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of parents appointed as conservators of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

SB 1575 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/22/1995 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain advertising by attorneys.

SB 1576 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/22/1995 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, and operation of the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District.

SB 1583 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/22/1995 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to adjustment of certain liability limits for insurance coverage through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.

SB 1584 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/22/1995 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to rates for commercial windstorm and hail insurance coverage through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.

SB 1585 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Thompson
Last Action: 06/08/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the Harris County Child Support Department.

SB 1586 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/27/1995 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Manufacturing Institute.

SB 1587 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/22/1995 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to immunity from liability of directors, officers, agents, and employees of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association and its participating insurers.

SB 1590 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/22/1995 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to registration and insurance requirements for a military collector's vehicle.

SB 1611 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/06/1995 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the unsuitability of certain solid waste facility sites.

SB 1612 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/06/1995 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the review of certain permitted solid waste facilities.

SB 1613 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/06/1995 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to a clarification of the authority for denial, amendment, suspension, or revocation of permits under the Solid Waste Disposal Act.

SB 1628 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Jones, Delwin
Last Action: 06/13/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to service and rates of a gas utility.

SB 1629 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Heflin | Coleman
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to tax rebates for qualified hotel projects.

SB 1644 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Danburg
Last Action: 05/21/1995 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of changes of long distance carriers; providing a penalty.

SB 1687 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/08/1995 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain judicial districts and to the offices of county attorney and district attorney of certain judicial districts.

SCR 52 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Junell
Last Action: 06/17/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting CW Systems, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System.

SCR 53 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Junell
Last Action: 06/17/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting John R. Phenix & Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System.

SCR 130 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/12/1995 H Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules relating to attorney advertising.

SCR 160 Author: Henderson
Sponsor: Hamric
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the students of Klein Forest High School and designating May 19, 1995, as a Day of Hope and Healing in Texas.

SJR 56 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/16/1995 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing that the Supreme Court be directed to promulgate certain rules regarding lawyer advertising.

SR 51 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 01/19/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., on his birthday.

SR 54 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 01/19/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Don Collins of Klein for his notable achievements.

SR 95 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 01/26/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brian Timothy Moore on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 96 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 01/26/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Frank G. Moody, who has been selected as The Houston Surgical Society's Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 1995.

SR 100 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 01/30/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jo Ann Buttarazzi of Harris County.

SR 141 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 02/02/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mark William Price on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 142 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 02/02/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jason L. Carter of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 164 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 02/07/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Shely Leigh Patterson.

SR 250 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 02/16/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey T. Mock of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 284 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 02/21/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nathan J. Hay on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 343 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/02/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Travis Winfield Sampley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 349 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/06/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Westfield High School Concert Band of Houston on being awarded the Sudler Flag of Honor by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

SR 407 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ted A. Wu on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 408 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sean Michael Dettloff of Kingwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 411 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Richard Olin Myers of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 412 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert William Elolf II of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 413 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mark Aaron Neiser of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 454 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department for its accomplishments in providing for the safety needs of its community.

SR 494 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/21/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tim and Faith Laibel on the occasion of the birth of their son, Michael Scott Laible.

SR 537 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/23/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christopher David Waldschmitt on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 538 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 03/23/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Alexander Rushworth of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 595 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/03/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerry Eubanks of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 596 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/03/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Merrick Ales on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 758 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Amanda Bentley of Houston for her participation in the Texas Capitol Rededication Parade.

SR 840 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/27/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christy Sanders of Spring on being selected as the recipient of a Texas Career and Technology Education Award.

SR 841 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/27/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Wist of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 842 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 04/27/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael Davila of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 979 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/08/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Geoffry M. Neundorfer of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 980 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/08/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Hackenson of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 981 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/08/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Javier Alcala of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 982 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/08/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael L. Everett, Jr., of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 983 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/08/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Randy L. and Melissa K. Wooten on the birth of their daughter, Alexandra Rae Wooten.

SR 1039 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/12/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ray Allan Rincon on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin.

SR 1040 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/12/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carrie Perreault on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin.

SR 1299 Author: Henderson
Last Action: 05/27/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3235.

SR 1339 Author: Henderson | Shapiro
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. William Sands Harris.

Additional Primary Authors (1):
SCR 68 Author: Armbrister | Henderson
Sponsor: Kuempel
Last Action: 03/09/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the State Preservation Board to provide for the placement in the Texas Capitol of a portrait of President George Bush.

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