Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Warren Chisum
77th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/4/2025

Number of Bills: 107

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (79):
HB 7 Author: Chisum | Hawley | Walker | Turner, Bob | Cook
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to creating the Office of Rural Community Affairs.

HB 496 Author: Chisum | Jones, Delwin | Telford | Howard | Counts
Last Action: 04/30/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage or civil union.

HB 497 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 31st Judicial District.

HB 498 Author: Chisum | Berman
Last Action: 02/26/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer.

HB 648 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 05/03/2001 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the fiscal year and the date of elections of the Stratford Hospital District.

HB 1099 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to regulation of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation.

HB 1476 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/14/2001 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 14 2001 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of an information link for state agencies with jurisdiction over environmental and natural resources matters.

HB 1477 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/10/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the permitting process for the construction of certain concrete plants.

HB 1605 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/20/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of certain municipalities to serve as volunteers.

HB 1689 Author: Chisum | Counts | Hope | Turner, Sylvester | Hawley
Sponsor: Barrientos
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.

HB 1692 Author: Chisum | Laney | Counts | Walker | Swinford
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to customer protections applicable to certain electric utilities.

HB 2134 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions; providing penalties.

HB 2146 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to provision of certain health benefit claims information to employers.

HB 2223 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/23/2001 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.

HB 2306 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 05/11/2001 S Tabled in committee
Caption: Relating to the extension of residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions and protection from forced sale to a homestead owned by a family-owned business.

HB 2310 Author: Chisum | Swinford | Walker | Bosse | Cook
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to the election of directors of local soil and water conservation districts.

HB 2388 Author: Chisum | Hardcastle | Turner, Bob | West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the provision of telecommunications services to permanent residential or business premises that are not included in a certificated service area.

HB 2488 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 06/16/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Donley County Hospital District.

HB 3017 Author: Chisum | Counts | Bosse | Gallego | McCall
Last Action: 05/05/2001 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board.

HB 3018 Author: Chisum | Lewis, Ron | Bosse | Gallego | McCall
Last Action: 04/18/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

HB 3019 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/07/2001 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for ad valorem tax abatement of property that is the subject of a voluntary cleanup agreement.

HB 3020 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/03/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense relating to, and increased criminal penalties for, certain discharges of waste or pollutants.

HB 3021 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/03/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definitions of "hazardous waste" and "oil and gas hazardous waste" for use in environmental regulation and enforcement.

HB 3022 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/27/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public notice and hearing requirements for a permit for multiple plants under the Clean Air Act.

HB 3023 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to water quality permit applications for certain facilities located near a sole-source drinking water supply.

HB 3024 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 05/28/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.

HB 3025 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/18/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for environment and conservation services.

HB 3026 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/09/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transferability of certain appropriations made to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

HB 3066 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/11/2001 S Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the ballot issues of a local option election.

HB 3067 Author: Chisum | Gray | Hamric | McCall
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

HB 3068 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties.

HB 3069 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the maintenance of certain cemeteries.

HB 3070 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/13/2001 H Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production.

HB 3071 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to matters regarding the regulation of motor vehicle inspection stations and inspectors.

HB 3072 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/17/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to lighting requirements for motor vehicles.

HB 3073 Author: Chisum | Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/10/2001 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to petitions to increase salaries of members of the sheriff's department.

HB 3074 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/23/2001 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the fee charged by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to a local government for the issuance of an on-site sewage system permit.

HB 3282 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/10/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the scrap tire enforcement fund and the regulation of scrap tire disposal.

HB 3283 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/03/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposal or assured isolation of low-level radioactive waste and to the transfer of certain land purchased for a disposal site.

HB 3420 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/03/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the permanent management of low-level radioactive waste.

HB 3545 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/27/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement of obtaining a permit for the emission of air contaminants for certain facilities and the fees for which such facilities are liable.

HB 3546 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/09/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to environmental building codes based on energy conservation and the authority of a county to enact environmental building codes based on energy conservation.

HB 3547 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/10/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the motor vehicle inspection fee and the use of revenues derived from that fee.

HB 3548 Author: Chisum | West, George "Buddy" | Walker
Last Action: 04/26/2001 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain zoning regulations against property owned by a religious organization.

HB 3549 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/23/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of property owned by public or private schools.

HB 3676 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Haywood
Last Action: 06/16/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the board of directors and the taxing authority of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.

HCR 50 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/26/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert O'Connor.

HCR 111 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/26/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Victor T. Newman of Waco.

HCR 112 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/26/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel George R. "Bob" Scott of Waco.

HCR 113 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/26/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert L. Dillard, Jr., of Dallas.

HCR 262 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/17/2001 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Urging federal and state reconsideration of the necessity of designating the Arkansas River shiner as a threatened species and the necessity of designating critical habitat in Texas for the Arkansas River shiner.

HCR 263 Author: Chisum | Smithee | Swinford
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Honoring Richard L. "Rick" Crawford for his exceptional public service to the State of Texas.

HCR 270 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/11/2001 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Directing the Panhandle Regional Water Planning Group to examine the Sweetwater Creek Reservoir site, and encouraging the Texas Water Development Board to make money available to fund the study.

HCR 297 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 7.

HJR 2 Author: Chisum | Lewis, Ron | Ramsay | Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 05/21/2001 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a commissioners court of a county to declare the office of constable in certain precincts dormant and providing a procedure for reinstatement of the office.

HJR 33 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Dallam County.

HJR 34 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Sherman County.

HJR 35 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hansford County.

HJR 36 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Ochiltree County.

HJR 37 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Lipscomb County.

HJR 38 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hemphill County.

HJR 39 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Wheeler County.

HJR 40 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Collingsworth County.

HJR 41 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hall County.

HJR 42 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 02/05/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hartley County.

HJR 67 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 05/11/2001 S Tabled in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions and protection from forced sale to a homestead owned by a family-owned business.

HR 44 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2001 5:17PM
Caption: In memory of John S. Coleman, Jr.

HR 45 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2001 5:17PM
Caption: In memory of the Honorable R. L. Templeton.

HR 49 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2001 5:17PM
Caption: In honor of the Stratford High School Elks football team winning the UIL Class 1A State championship.

HR 272 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/20/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2001 4:58PM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Yellowhouse Masonic Lodge in Lubbock.

HR 366 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/05/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2001 9:53PM
Caption: In memory of E. E. "Pinky" Shultz of Pampa.

HR 427 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 03/12/2001 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2001 8:21AM
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Panhandle Day at the State Capitol.

HR 428 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/27/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2001 2:11PM
Caption: Honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hutchinson County.

HR 429 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 04/27/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2001 2:11PM
Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Borger on the town's 75th anniversary.

HR 566 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/07/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2001 7:45AM
Caption: Honoring Gray County on its 100th anniversary.

HR 1039 Author: Chisum | Uher
Last Action: 05/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2001 4:48PM
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Grainger Walter McIlhany.

HR 1073 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/17/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 17 2001 4:07PM
Caption: Commending Pastor Rob Harrell for his leadership with the Capitol Gathering.

HR 1352 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Commending Alicia Garrison of Dallas on her honesty and integrity.

HR 1412 Author: Chisum
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Congratulating Julie Rivers Howard Drenner upon her graduation from Oak Brook College of Law and passing the California State Bar.

Joint Author (28):
HB 897 Author: McCall | Rangel | Junell | Chisum | Giddings
Last Action: 04/10/2001 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in electrical engineering and computer science.

HB 1046 Author: Mowery | Chisum | Hinojosa | Walker | Rangel
Last Action: 02/19/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to importation of wine into the state by direct shipment.

HB 1502 Author: McCall | Averitt | Bosse | Chisum | Gallego
Last Action: 02/13/2001 H Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Banking and the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 1503 Author: McCall | Tillery | Bosse | Chisum | Gallego
Last Action: 04/11/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the State Pension Review Board, to functions performed by the board, and to the funding of the board.

HB 1561 Author: Chavez | Turner, Sylvester | Chisum
Last Action: 02/26/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to telephone prepaid calling card services.

HB 1636 Author: McCall | Averitt | Bosse | Chisum | Gallego
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 05/26/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to continuation and functions of the Savings and Loan Department and the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses.

HB 1747 Author: McCall | Tillery | Bosse | Chisum | Gallego
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 04/20/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the office of the fire fighters' pension commissioner and the membership of the board of trustees of the Texas statewide emergency services personnel retirement fund.

HB 1763 Author: McCall | Averitt | Bosse | Chisum | Gallego
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 06/14/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas and the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses.

HB 1816 Author: McCall | Bosse | Averitt | Chisum | Gallego
Last Action: 02/20/2001 H Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the regulation of certain financial businesses.

HB 1833 Author: Giddings | Chisum | Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 05/28/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to local enforcement of certain health and safety statutes and ordinances.

HB 1894 Author: Bosse | McCall | Chisum
Last Action: 04/02/2001 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Aircraft Pooling Board.

HB 2244 Author: Bosse | McCall | Kuempel | Chisum | Cook
Last Action: 03/29/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

HB 2255 Author: McCall | Tillery | Bosse | Chisum | Gallego
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board; providing penalties.

HB 2441 Author: Ehrhardt | Carter | Chisum | Gallego | Bosse
Last Action: 03/28/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the low-income housing tax credit program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 2700 Author: Chavez | Puente | Wohlgemuth | Solis, Jim | Chisum
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/13/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain services provided through telemedicine.

HB 2743 Author: Carter | Hawley | Chisum
Last Action: 03/28/2001 H Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to the maximum tax rate allowed on property in emergency service and rural fire prevention districts.

HB 2744 Author: Carter | Hawley | Clark | Chisum
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to emergency services and rural fire prevention districts.

HB 2745 Author: Carter | Hawley | Clark | Chisum
Last Action: 03/28/2001 H Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to the property tax rate in overlapping emergency services and rural fire prevention districts.

HB 2746 Author: Carter | Hawley | Clark | Chisum
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/16/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to emergency services and rural fire prevention districts.

HB 2912 Author: Bosse | Chisum | Counts
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing penalties.

HB 2997 Author: Callegari | Chisum
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the implementation by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission of a program to encourage the use of environmental management systems.

HB 3452 Author: Gallego | Solis, Jim | McCall | Chisum | Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 05/27/2001 H Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the abolition and transfer of functions of the Texas Department of Economic Development, the operation, funding, and administration of the smart jobs fund program, and the creation of the Office of Strategic Business Development.

HCR 234 Author: Swinford | Isett | Smithee | Jones, Delwin | Chisum
Last Action: 05/17/2001 S Received from the House
Caption: Urging congress to recognize the importance of the development of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor.

HCR 274 Author: Menendez | Swinford | Cook | Chisum | Thompson
Last Action: 05/11/2001 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Memorializing congress to remove trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba.

HCR 305 Author: Smithee | Swinford | Chisum
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Brandon Slay of Amarillo for his achievements.

HJR 1 Author: McCall | Bosse | Tillery | Chisum | Gallego
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 04/09/2001 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for a four-year term of office for the fire fighters' pension commissioner.

HJR 87 Author: Carter | Hawley | Ramsay | Chisum
Last Action: 04/05/2001 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the maximum tax rate allowed on property in emergency service and rural fire prevention districts.

HR 1069 Author: Hunter | Noriega | Chisum | Edwards | McReynolds
Last Action: 05/15/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 15 2001 2:51PM
Caption: Honoring the Texas Fatherhood Initiative.

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