| HB 1093 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/09/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to nutrition and health programs for public school children. |
| HB 1094 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2003 S Referred to Administration | |
| Caption: | Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers and to a revolving loan program for community health centers. |
| HB 1095 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Nelson | |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to administer, provide, and carry out or sign a prescription drug order. |
| HB 1096 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/05/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to access to certain private medical information. |
| HB 1097 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Gallegos | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the birth defects monitoring program. |
| HB 1098 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose and use utility fees for certain disabled access improvements. |
| HB 1099 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to coverage provided to certain children under the state child health plan. |
| HB 1100 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 02/24/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | |
| Caption: | Relating to judge-imposed conditions of community supervision for certain defendants. |
| HB 1101 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | |
| Caption: | Relating to the punishment for the offense of kidnapping. |
| HB 1102 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | |
| Caption: | Relating to the punishment for the offense of stalking. |
| HB 1103 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2003 H Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information of certain governmental bodies relating to the security of a port in this state. |
| HB 1104 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to peace officers commissioned and employed to perform duties at correctional facilities. |
| HB 1919 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to use of money received under the state tobacco settlement for the state child health plan. |
| HB 1920 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Zaffirini | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03 | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain immunization programs. |
| HB 1921 | Author: | Capelo | Wohlgemuth | Delisi | Coleman | Keffer, Jim |
| Sponsor: | Zaffirini | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the immunization registry. |
| HB 1922 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to an immunization education program established by the Texas Department of Health. |
| HB 1923 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to health benefit plan coverage for immunizations. |
| HB 1924 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the study of the feasibility of a universal vaccine purchase plan. |
| HB 1925 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain immunization programs. |
| HB 1926 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to immunization of children. |
| HB 1927 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2003 H Subcommittee members named | |
| Caption: | Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes. |
| HB 1928 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2003 H Referred to Land and Resource Management | |
| Caption: | Relating to annual reports filed with the Office of Rural Community Affairs by emergency services districts. |
| HB 1929 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health. |
| HB 1930 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2003 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain fees and administrative penalties applicable to emergency medical services providers. |
| HB 1931 | Author: | Capelo | West, George "Buddy" | Jones, Elizabeth | Canales | Chisum |
| Sponsor: | Williams | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to pipeline safety emergency response plans and the requirements governing notification of pipeline construction and operation. |
| HB 1932 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy and the dispensing of certain drugs. |
| HB 1933 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a prescription drug purchasing program and an associated assistance program. |
| HB 1934 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Madla | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to security and payment for, and the use of the proceeds of, certain public securities. |
| HB 2985 | Author: | Capelo | Allen | Pitts | Nixon |
| Sponsor: | Nelson | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of an office of patient protection within the Health Professions Council. |
| HB 2986 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to increasing the number of registered nurses and other health care professionals. |
| HB 2987 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation and enforcement of certain licensing programs by the Texas Department of Health; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties. |
| HB 2988 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to public health preparedness; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 2989 | Author: | Capelo | Mabry |
| Sponsor: | Janek | |
| Last Action: | 06/21/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03 | |
| Caption: | Relating to an inquest when a body part is found and to the qualifications of a person conducting an inquest. |
| HB 2990 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to birth and death certificates. |
| HB 2991 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the purchase of equipment and hiring of employees by the Texas Department of Health for newborn screening. |
| HB 2992 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the repeal of certain reporting requirements of drug manufacturers and wholesalers. |
| HB 2993 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians in certain pharmacies. |
| HB 2994 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the advertisement and promotion of certain compounded drug products by a pharmacy or pharmacist. |
| HB 2995 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the liability of physicians, health care providers, and hospital district management contractors who provide services for certain governmental entities. |
| HB 2996 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to mobile pharmacies. |
| HB 2997 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of contact lens dispensing. |
| HB 2998 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professionals. |
| HB 2999 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for services provided by licensed athletic trainers. |
| HB 3000 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to reimbursement under the workers' compensation system for certain surgical assistants. |
| HB 3008 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2003 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants. |
| HB 3009 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Nelson | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2003 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain advance directives for medical treatment and medical treatment decisions. |
| HB 3010 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2003 H No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations. |
| HB 3011 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03 | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain reports, information, or records related to certain health care facilities. |
| HB 3012 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/28/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the prevention and detection of fraud. |
| HB 3013 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to a chemical dependency counselor or counselor intern. |
| HB 3014 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Janek | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing gifts and grants of drugs and other items to certain state agencies. |
| HB 3121 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to making ephedrine and plant materials containing ephedrine alkaloids Schedule V controlled substances. |
| HB 3129 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to reductions in water releases to maintain beneficial inflows to bays and estuaries. |
| HB 3130 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker | |
| Caption: | Relating to the annexation of additional territory and the composition of the port commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas. |
| HB 3131 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2003 H Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring commissioners and vendors of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, to disclose certain financial relationships. |
| HB 3158 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to establish an optional fee for child safety. |
| HB 3159 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to contract for collection services in criminal cases and certain cases involving the parking or stopping of motor vehicles. |
| HB 3160 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/09/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. |
| HB 3161 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2003 H Meeting cancelled | |
| Caption: | Relating to the benefits provided to certain firefighters and peace officers or their eligible survivors as a result of a disability or death from certain causes. |
| HB 3162 | Author: | Capelo | Mercer | Bonnen | Zedler |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency first responders. |
| HB 3163 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2003 H Referred to Insurance | |
| Caption: | Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty. |
| HB 3164 | Author: | Capelo | Bonnen | Talton | Deshotel | Ritter |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to prosecution of environmental crimes. |
| HB 3165 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2003 H Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the issuance of theme license plates. |
| HB 3166 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to notice of an election. |
| HB 3307 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to fees to assist in funding drug court programs. |
| HB 3308 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the payment of wages through a direct deposit plan. |
| HB 3309 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2003 H Referred to County Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the disposition of a county records management and preservation fee. |
| HB 3310 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to subrogation for certain costs of services provided by a public hospital or hospital district; providing penalties. |
| HB 3311 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a fee for the notice of a revision of a subdivision plat. |
| HB 3312 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to substitution of securities by a depository for a county. |
| HB 3313 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2003 H Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | |
| Caption: | Relating to the optional county fee for the county road and bridge fund. |
| HB 3314 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the amount of certain court fees. |
| HB 3335 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to the time allowed for disposition of certain charges regarding a violation of parole or other forms of release from prison. |
| HCR 81 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Reaffirming legislative intent that the tobacco settlement money available each fiscal year be used to fully fund Texas' Children's Health Insurance Program. |
| HCR 99 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 2003 as National Nutrition Month in Texas. |
| HCR 100 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Directing the Texas Building and Procurement Commission to name the new public health laboratory building for Dr. Jesse Vernal Irons. |
| HCR 101 | Author: | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Van de Putte | |
| Last Action: | 06/22/2003 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Requesting that Congress enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit. |
| HR 375 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2003 8:43AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 4 and 5 as Nurse Days at the State Capitol. |
| HR 376 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2003 10:10AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 6, 2003, as Texas Dietetic Association Legislative Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 408 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Berney Seal of Corpus Christi. |
| HR 409 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of William "Bill" Pruet, Jr., of Corpus Christi. |
| HR 582 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2003 6:34PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 25, 2003, as Diabetes Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 591 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2003 5:35PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Dr. Rene M. Rodriguez of Corpus Christi for his contributions to the community. |
| HR 732 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/09/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2003 7:30PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the week of April 7, 2003, as Public Health Week in Texas. |
| HR 733 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas on the 25th anniversary of its founding. |
| HR 734 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | Welcoming the visiting delegation of students from St. Paul's Lutheran School in Harlingen to the Capitol on April 10, 2003. |
| HR 881 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2003 8:00AM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the Feria de las Flores and commending the members of LULAC Council No. 1. |
| HR 1484 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2003 10:30PM | |
| Caption: | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 880. |
| HR 1485 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:36AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the life of U.S. Army First Sergeant Joe Garza. |
| HR 1763 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of noted pediatric cardiologist James Watson Simpson, M.D., of Corpus Christi. |
| HR 1855 | Author: | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2003 H 1 hr. notice-for consideration | |
| Caption: | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320. |
| HB 3 | Author: | Nixon | Capelo | Allen |
| Last Action: | 02/19/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to health care. |
| HB 4 | Author: | Nixon | Allen | Capelo | Woolley | Cook, Robby |
| Sponsor: | Ratliff | |
| Last Action: | 06/11/2003 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions. |
| HB 6 | Author: | Allen | Pitts | Lewis | Capelo | Nixon |
| Last Action: | 03/18/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation and enforcement of the practice of medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. |
| HB 197 | Author: | Wohlgemuth | Delisi | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 02/06/2003 H Referred to Civil Practices | |
| Caption: | Relating to health care liability claims. |
| HB 727 | Author: | Delisi | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Janek | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to disease management programs for certain Medicaid recipients. |
| HB 910 | Author: | Gallego | Capelo | Chisum | Dunnam | Solomons |
| Last Action: | 02/19/2003 H Referred to Public Health | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners. |
| HB 974 | Author: | Rose | Gattis | King | Capelo | Woolley |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the treatment of certain local chambers of commerce as charitable organizations for certain purposes. |
| HB 1084 | Author: | Rose | Eiland | Capelo | Gutierrez |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter. |
| HB 1247 | Author: | Ritter | Menendez | Mercer | Capelo | Chavez |
| Sponsor: | Madla | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation, funding, and operation of a fire fighter and police officer home loan program. |
| HB 1483 | Author: | Allen | Capelo | Wohlgemuth |
| Sponsor: | Nelson | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners and to the abolition of the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners and the transfer of the functions of that agency to the Board of Nurse Examiners. |
| HB 1614 | Author: | Truitt | Capelo | Zedler |
| Sponsor: | Madla | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the reporting of medical errors and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals; providing an administrative penalty. |
| HB 1735 | Author: | Delisi | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Janek | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to disease management services under certain state-funded or state-administered health plans. |
| HB 2298 | Author: | Uresti | Delisi | Reyna | Capelo | Villarreal |
| Sponsor: | Zaffirini | |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2003 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of certain state agencies to purchase prescription drugs and other medications jointly with other states. |
| HB 2324 | Author: | McReynolds | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to the practice and regulatory environment for registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses. |
| HB 3126 | Author: | Truitt | Capelo | McReynolds | Zedler | Christian |
| Sponsor: | Janek | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to educating health professionals, the composition and authority of the statewide health coordinating council, and certain health planning data collected by the department of health. |
| HB 3203 | Author: | Delisi | Capelo | Driver | Heflin | Cook, Robby |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2003 H Postponed | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the driver responsibility program to fund certain emergency medical services, trauma facilities, and trauma care systems in this state. |
| HB 3588 | Author: | Krusee | Delisi | Capelo | Turner | Phillips |
| Sponsor: | Ogden | |
| Last Action: | 06/22/2003 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; imposing criminal penalties. |
| HCR 206 | Author: | Bonnen | Capelo |
| Sponsor: | Armbrister | |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2003 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2003 1:04PM | |
| Caption: | Directing the TCEQ to implement changes adopted by EPA in 2002 relating to the review of sources of air contaminants. |
| HJR 54 | Author: | King | Pena | Jones, Elizabeth | Capelo | Swinford |
| Sponsor: | Brimer | |
| Last Action: | 06/03/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain benefits in certain public retirement systems may not be reduced or impaired. |
| HR 580 | Author: | Luna | Seaman | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2003 8:22AM | |
| Caption: | In honor of the exceptional contributions of the late Dr. Hector P. Garcia of Corpus Christi. |
| HR 932 | Author: | Luna | Seaman | Capelo |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2003 4:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Oscar Soliz for his contributions as district clerk of Nueces County. |