Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.
75th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/14/2026

Number of Bills: 128

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (115):
SB 22 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/19/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 1997 3:03PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the use of bingo card-minding devices.

SB 252 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/14/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removal of county officers from office.

SB 274 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Oliveira
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of The University of Texas at Brownsville.

SB 432 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Wilson
Last Action: 05/24/1997 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of lotteries, bingo, horse racing, and greyhound racing by the following state agencies: Texas Gaming Commission, Texas Lottery Commission, Texas Bingo Commission, and Texas Racing Commission.

SB 433 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/13/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.

SB 436 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the preservation and restoration of certain public documents filed with a county clerk.

SB 525 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Gutierrez
Last Action: 05/12/1997 H Rules suspended
Caption: Relating to license qualifications for certain inspectors regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

SB 606 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/16/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a regional academic health center by The University of Texas System.

SB 629 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Clark
Last Action: 03/15/1999 S Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the records of an overturned disciplinary action or a charge of misconduct against certain fire fighters and peace officers.

SB 743 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/26/1997 H Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law matters in the 197th and 206th district courts.

SB 744 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/26/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Cameron County.

SB 755 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/07/1997 S Record vote
Caption: Relating to the number of hours that certain employers may require an employee to work; providing a penalty.

SB 803 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/04/1997 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to one-stop permitting for solid waste management facilities.

SB 807 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/07/1997 S Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain sales, excise, and use tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department.

SB 859 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/05/1997 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to certain contracts for fire hydrant service.

SB 866 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Talton
Last Action: 05/19/1997 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the transfer of permits, registrations, or other authorizations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

SB 890 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a person to act in the place of a county treasurer.

SB 891 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/10/1997 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to common nuisances and the investigation and abatement of those nuisances by the attorney general; making an appropriation.

SB 968 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/01/1997 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Pertaining to the execution of documents on behalf of certain water districts.

SB 1000 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the disbursement of county funds to certain debtors.

SB 1054 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/12/1997 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain dealer agreements concerning off-road construction equipment.

SB 1056 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/05/1997 S Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to foreign student tuition fees.

SB 1076 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/24/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibited activities of officers, directors, and certain shareholders of insurance companies.

SB 1077 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/01/1997 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to estimates of, and delinquent assessments for, maintenance and operating expenses in certain water districts.

SB 1078 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the enhancement of international trade by granting an exemption from taxation of property owned by a navigation district or port authority that is used for public purposes.

SB 1079 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/12/1997 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to appropriations for the preservation, enhancement, and promotion of state historical parks, structures, and sites.

SB 1195 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Brimer
Last Action: 05/26/1997 H Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to relating to form specifications for the recording of certain legal instruments.

SB 1196 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/21/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the place of recording of certain public records.

SB 1197 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/24/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the cost estimate of Texas Department of Insurance rules.

SB 1198 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/17/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the definition of toxic tort.

SB 1199 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the operation and rental of jet skis; providing penalties.

SB 1200 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/15/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.

SB 1201 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/05/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire by purchase, exchange, gift, or otherwise certain properties to be used for campus expansion and university purposes in The University of Texas System.

SB 1202 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Raymond
Last Action: 05/27/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to directing the Texas Veterans Commission to determine the need for establishing state cemeteries for veterans.

SB 1203 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Last Action: 05/27/1997 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the recording of certain documents by electronic means and to the creation of an electronic recording advisory committee.

SB 1204 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/29/1997 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the disclosure by the Texas Department of Transportation of information pertaining to persons who subscribe to Texas Highways magazine or purchase certain promotional items from the department.

SB 1205 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/17/1997 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to requiring parental support for a child adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct who is placed as a condition of probation in a boot camp.

SB 1276 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Oliveira
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to permits for overweight vehicles in certain counties.

SB 1277 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Bosse
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of emergency services and rural fire prevention districts.

SB 1278 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to assignment of certain premium tax credits.

SB 1279 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to compliance with government standards as a defense to an award of exemplary damages.

SB 1280 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/29/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to participation in benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement officers.

SB 1305 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to punishment for the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.

SB 1306 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Walker
Last Action: 04/30/1997 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to academic testing of students in proprietary schools.

SB 1325 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain water for temporary diversion and use.

SB 1406 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Gallego
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the duties and operations of a watermaster's office, reimbursement of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the compensation and necessary expenses of a watermaster's office, and creation of the watermaster fund.

SB 1407 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Counts
Last Action: 05/26/1997 H Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the tax exemption or reduction for certain high-cost gas.

SB 1454 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Hill
Last Action: 05/27/1997 H Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the validation of governmental act or proceeding of a municipality.

SB 1455 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the ability of voters in certain counties to petition a commissioners court to increase the salary of members of the county sheriff's department.

SB 1456 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/19/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the funding and operation of certain emergency management and disaster relief programs.

SB 1520 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Talton
Last Action: 05/13/1997 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to amendment or modification of certain permits and licenses issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

SB 1521 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/20/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to taxation of certain water supply or sewer service expansion.

SB 1522 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/30/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of South Texas Community College.

SB 1523 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/08/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 8 1997 6:33PM
Caption: Relating to the manner in which grand jurors are selected in certain counties.

SB 1524 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/20/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the assignment of property and casualty insurance guaranty fund assessment credits.

SB 1525 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/21/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain civil actions.

SB 1526 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the collection of delinquent obligations to the state.

SB 1769 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the possession or use of a code grabbing device; creating an offense.

SB 1770 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas National Guard Armory Board to certain municipalities.

SB 1771 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the option to pay tuition by installment for junior colleges.

SB 1772 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to telecommunications in state facilities.

SB 1773 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to procedures affecting a person charged with a criminal offense who may have a mental illness or be a person with mental retardation.

SB 1774 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Berlanga
Last Action: 05/27/1997 H Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the creation of a long-term care pharmacy and a long-term care satellite pharmacy license.

SB 1775 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to creating the Insurance Fraud Prevention Board and the insurance fraud prevention fund and making an appropriation.

SB 1776 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/15/1997 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain employees from the payment of student fees by the governing board of an institution of higher education.

SB 1777 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of one judicial district in Hidalgo County.

SB 1862 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/1997 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to power of a county to regulate subdivisions in the unincorporated area of the county.

SB 1863 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/24/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the compensation paid to outside counsel by a state agency.

SB 1934 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/25/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to application of the sales and use tax to telephone prepaid calling cards.

SB 1937 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Carter
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the provision of telecommunications services within municipalities.

SCR 17 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Van de Putte | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring Kid Cardona the Caricature Artist of Texas.

SCR 18 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Solis
Last Action: 03/14/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the City of Brownsville's celebration of Charro Days.

SCR 38 Author: Lucio | Zaffirini | Truan
Last Action: 03/03/1997 S Filed
Caption: Commending the City of Hidalgo and the Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce.

SCR 39 Author: Lucio | Zaffirini | Truan
Last Action: 03/03/1997 S Filed
Caption: Honoring Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock.

SR 178 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/17/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Hidalgo Federal Credit Union.

SR 195 Author: Lucio | Truan
Last Action: 02/17/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Congressman E. "Kika" de la Garza.

SR 201 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/19/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Angelica Maria of Mexico.

SR 202 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 02/19/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Robert G. Farris.

SR 255 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/03/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Melba Huber.

SR 288 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/05/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Bernsen of Beaumont.

SR 289 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/05/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Hidalgo and the Rio Grande Valley's annual Border Fest celebration.

SR 290 Author: Lucio | Truan
Last Action: 03/05/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock for being selected the 1997 Border Texan of the Year.

SR 322 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/12/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 12, 1997, as Harlingen Day at the Capitol.

SR 328 Author: Lucio | Truan
Last Action: 03/13/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing volunteers from the Senior Companion Program on their visit to the State Capitol.

SR 335 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/13/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing members of the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council on their visit to the State Capitol.

SR 337 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/17/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Anna Pena, Queen Citrianna the 60th.

SR 349 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jose Anzaldua.

SR 356 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 03/20/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 20, 1997, as Pharr Day at the State Capitol.

SR 410 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/01/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ona Jay and Ned Randel Hale.

SR 411 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/01/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leo Ramirez, Jr., of Mercedes.

SR 414 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/01/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Seferino P. Rodriguez.

SR 444 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/07/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Antonio Yzaguirre, Sr., of Brownsville.

SR 475 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/10/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Public Utilities Board of Brownsville and the Southmost Regional Water Authority.

SR 513 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/16/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bishop Raymundo J. Pena of Donna.

SR 518 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/16/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Judge Migdalia Lopez of Cameron County.

SR 534 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/18/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Morris Atlas.

SR 601 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 04/29/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Father Joseph O'Brian.

SR 655 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/07/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dayne and Bonnie Hill of Edinburg.

SR 657 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/07/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Cornelio Reyna of Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.

SR 658 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/07/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Coach Al Ogletree of The University of Texas - Pan Am.

SR 659 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/09/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Mourning the loss of David Villareal.

SR 755 Author: Lucio | Barrientos
Last Action: 05/21/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Rolando Hinajosa-Smith.

SR 833 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/23/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ciro Trevino of Hidalgo County.

SR 834 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/23/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Glen David Segrato.

SR 835 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/23/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Garrison Good Card and Bill Card.

SR 836 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/23/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Brownsville.

SR 874 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/27/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alexis Catarina Garcia.

SR 899 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/28/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending A. Cynthia Leon of San Antonio.

SR 907 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/28/1997 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1

SR 910 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/28/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bill Montigel of Fort Worth.

SR 911 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/28/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Albert Ochoa.

SR 912 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/28/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Raul Besteiro, Jr., of Brownsville.

SR 918 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 05/29/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jimmy Montemayor, Jr., of San Benito.

SR 1001 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 06/02/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Loring Terrill Cook of McAllen.

SR 1002 Author: Lucio
Last Action: 06/02/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Paul Cowan.

Additional Primary Authors (13):
SB 35 Author: West, Royce | Lucio | Shapiro | Wentworth
Sponsor: Place | Brimer
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to operating a vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol by a minor and other actions of a minor concerning the acquisition, possession, and use of alcohol; providing penalties.

SB 266 Author: Ellis | Lucio | Patterson, Jerry
Sponsor: Oliveira | Coleman | Lewis, Glenn | Greenberg | Dunnam
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program in the Texas Department of Commerce to secure certain loans made to small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations.

SB 808 Author: Ratliff | Lucio
Last Action: 05/13/1997 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons involved in an issuance of securities by a small business.

SB 935 Author: Madla | Wentworth | Zaffirini | Luna, Gregory | Lucio
Last Action: 04/02/1997 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the financing of community venues and related infrastructure in certain municipalities or counties; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds; providing penalties.

SB 1145 Author: Luna, Gregory | Duncan | Lucio
Last Action: 03/13/1997 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the operation of a vehicle with a child in the open bed of the vehicle or in the open bed of a trailer being towed by the vehicle; providing a penalty.

SB 1351 Author: Shapleigh | Truan | Lucio
Sponsor: Oliveira
Last Action: 05/26/1997 H Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the regulation of foreign involvement in commercial motor transportation.

SB 1352 Author: Truan | Brown | Gallegos | Lucio | Lindsay
Sponsor: Hawley | Berlanga
Last Action: 05/27/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to licensing and regulation of certain pilots, pilotage rates, and pilot service.

SB 1362 Author: Barrientos | Shapleigh | Whitmire | Lucio | Gallegos
Last Action: 03/18/1997 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the implementation of certain policies and procedures to prohibit employment discrimination by certain entities.

SB 1595 Author: Ellis | Barrientos | Lucio | Brown
Last Action: 04/17/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the small business environmental compliance funding program.

SB 1872 Author: Truan | Barrientos | Lucio
Last Action: 05/07/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Minority Doctoral Incentive Program.

SR 48 Author: Gallegos | Lucio
Last Action: 01/23/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Senator Frank Madla on his birthday.

SR 281 Author: Truan | Lucio
Last Action: 03/05/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Faustino D. Rivera.

SR 456 Author: Barrientos | Lucio
Last Action: 04/08/1997 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ruben Ramos for his contribution to Tejano music.

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