Author:
Callegari | Murphy
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of and compensation for real property, including blighted property, for public purposes through condemnation or certain other means.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Berman | Miller, Sid
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Miller, Sid | Murphy | Hughes
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Miller, Sid | Smith, Wayne | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Carter
Last Action:
04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Zedler | Miller, Sid | Harper-Brown
Last Action:
04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Jackson
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Fraser
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption:
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
Author:
Callegari | Creighton
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
05/28/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to continuing education requirements for persons holding licenses issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to procedures for obtaining informed consent before certain postmortem examinations or autopsies.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
02/28/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to a waiver for certain school districts from first day of instruction requirements.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to school district consideration of a vendor's principal place of business in making a contract award determination.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the authorization to establish a super collider facility research authority.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the sale or transfer of secondhand watches.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of certain prohibitions on purchases of paper supplies and cabinets by state agencies.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/21/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain reports, communications, and publications involving the attorney general.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring flashing lights to be posted before an intersection at which a photographic system is used to enforce compliance with traffic-control signals.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/02/2011 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of the Joint Advisory Committee on the Practice of Engineering and Architecture.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/05/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a groundwater conservation district to adopt different rules for the management of groundwater resources located in different areas of the district.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/06/2011 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/05/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture, abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs, and establishing an advisory council.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
05/28/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering by individuals engaged in the evaluation of oil and gas resources.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption:
Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practice of interior design.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/05/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to government regulation of an individual's occupation.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the territory, board of directors, and powers of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Author:
Callegari | Bohac | Murphy | Isaac
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
Author:
Callegari | Flynn
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to local government contracts with private entities for civil works projects and improvements to real property.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain firearms, hunting equipment, ammunition, and firearm or hunting accessories for a limited period.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the abolishment of the state regulation of talent agencies and personnel services.
Author:
Callegari | Cain
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to state personnel and other human resources matters and the disposition of certain state property.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/09/2011 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to certain grants awarded under the new technology research and development program.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to state purchasing preferences for recycled products and to the efficient operation of certain telecommunications entities.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to school district personnel.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/13/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
Author:
Callegari | Thompson | Orr | Ritter
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to evaluating governmental financial matters.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to measures in anticipation of federal legislation that would recognize the sovereignty of the states by providing each state with autonomy in determining whether and to what extent certain federal programs or mandates would apply in that state.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption:
Relating to the coordination of rural and small community initiatives.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to cost-saving and efficiency in government.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
Caption:
Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements and audits of certain governmental bodies.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to a tax exemption for inactive oil and gas wells.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Bridgeland Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Callegari | Creighton | Ritter | Miller, Doug | King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
05/18/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Expressing opposition to federal interference in state management of Texas' water resources.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Miller, Sid | Burkett
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Miller, Sid | Huberty
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Miller, Sid | Fletcher
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Meeting cancelled
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to county authority to provide for the support of indigent inhabitants.
Author:
Callegari | Bohac | Murphy | Woolley | Vo
Last Action:
02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption:
In memory of Dr. Susan Diane Jackson.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 12:21PM
Caption:
Commemorating the dedication of Stan C. Stanley Elementary School in Katy.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 12:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating David Roy Bull on his graduation from Mountain Vista High School.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption:
Honoring the City of Katy on its receipt of a 2010 Governor's Community Achievement Award.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 10:15AM
Caption:
Honoring Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 10:15AM
Caption:
Recognizing the opening of Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Katy.
Author:
Callegari | Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2011 10:15AM
Caption:
In memory of Floyd A. Mechler, Jr., of Spring.
Author:
Callegari | Eiland | Smith, Wayne
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Richard Dix Diehl of Dickinson.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 19 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Mark Bing on his induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 19 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Commending Oakmont Healthcare and Rehab Center of Katy for providing an outstanding level of care.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
04/13/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2011 11:49AM
Caption:
Commemorating April 6, 2011, as Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day, sponsored by the Texas Catholic Conference.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Emory Camille Callegari on her graduation from St. Michael's Catholic Academy.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring the Galveston Company of the Houston Medical Response Group of the Texas State Guard on its activation as the Galveston Medical Response Group.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/11/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2011 3:00PM
Caption:
In memory of James Clarke Box of Houston.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2011 2:07PM
Caption:
Honoring the University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch on its 30th anniversary.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2011 2:07PM
Caption:
Congratulating Joe Hegar on his retirement as Katy city attorney.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Congratulating LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch/Vista Equities Group on its selection as Business of the Year for 2009 by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Honorable William "Bill" Yeoman on being named the 2009 Citizen of the Year by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 4:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating William A. Callegari III on his graduation from The Citadel.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Honoring U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Austin McCall of Katy on his receipt of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his bravery in Afghanistan.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union for its many contributions to the Katy Independent School District.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Congratulating Jo Marie Hestilow on her selection as the 2010 Senior Citizen of the Year by the City of Katy.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael Callegari on his graduation from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption:
Honoring the Katy High School football team on its successful 2009 season and its appearance in the UIL 5A Division 2 title game.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring the Katy High School football team on its success during the 2010 season.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption:
Congratulating Andrew Joe Lopez of Katy on his graduation from Taylor High School.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring Tom Whatley on his 30 years of service with the House Research Organization.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption:
In memory of John Sauter on the occasion of the dedication of John Sauter Memorial Park.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
In memory of James Kennedy Skipton, Jr., of Houston.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H 3 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 40.
Author:
Callegari
Last Action:
06/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2011 2:26PM
Caption:
Honoring the staff of the House Research Organization.
Author:
Miller, Sid | Callegari | Harless | Kolkhorst | Patrick, Diane
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
05/19/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
Author:
Riddle | Fletcher | Callegari | Smithee | Creighton
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.
Author:
Fletcher | King, Phil | Berman | Callegari | Pickett
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Author:
Legler | Chisum | Callegari
Sponsor:
Jackson
Last Action:
05/25/2011 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 25 2011 11:56PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Parker | Callegari | Harper-Brown | Darby | Carter
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the use of private procurement specialists for certain state agency contracts.
Author:
Parker | Callegari | Davis, John | Orr | Murphy
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.
Author:
Hilderbran | King, Phil | Murphy | Callegari | Bohac
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the extension of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Author:
Craddick | Callegari | Rodriguez, Eddie | McClendon | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Christian | Callegari
Last Action:
05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses and to fees associated with the enforcement and administration of certain of those consequences.
Author:
Zerwas | Schwertner | Murphy | Callegari | Bohac
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to state agency reports on the cost of services and benefits provided to undocumented immigrants.
Author:
Zerwas | Murphy | Callegari
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
05/21/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Hunter | Callegari | Hughes | Button | Phillips
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.
Author:
Brown | Callegari | Creighton | Davis, John
Last Action:
05/17/2011 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
Author:
Garza | Callegari | Pena | Aliseda | Hughes
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on written information required to be provided by public school teachers and a study by the commissioner of education concerning implementation of the restrictions.
Author:
Price | Harper-Brown | Callegari | Frullo | Thompson
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to state agencies and to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general.
Author:
Coleman | Woolley | Turner | Callegari | Bonnen
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund.
Author:
Gallego | Callegari | Oliveira | Cook
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to control over state facilities and to the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Callegari | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Education Agency; providing penalties.
Author:
Smith, Wayne | Callegari
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and certain municipalities.
Author:
Fletcher | Callegari | Riddle | King, Phil | Patrick, Diane
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
Author:
Hughes | Carter | Sheffield | Callegari
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Author:
Creighton | Sheffield | Taylor, Larry | Callegari
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
Caption:
Applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to permit the repeal of federal law by two-thirds of the legislatures of the several states.
Author:
Solomons | Callegari | King, Susan | Kolkhorst | Truitt
Last Action:
04/21/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on local governments.
Author:
Phillips | Callegari | Hancock | Fletcher | Aliseda
Last Action:
05/13/2011 H Failed of adoption
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or a religious organization's freedom of religion.
Author:
Pitts | Callegari | Nash | Gooden
Last Action:
01/26/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 26 2011 8:10AM
Caption:
Congratulating Danny F. Vance of Arlington on his retirement from the Trinity River Authority of Texas.
Author:
Madden | Button | Branch | Carter | Callegari
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption:
Welcoming members of the McDermott Scholars Program to the State Capitol.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Murphy | Callegari | Bohac
Last Action:
04/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2011 9:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 30, 2011, as Pachyderm Day at the State Capitol.