Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Norma Chavez
77th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/2/2025

Number of Bills: 184

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (133):
HB 50 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/13/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a state funding allotment for health insurance and other health care benefits for public school employees.

HB 51 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/13/2001 H Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain professional instructional employees enrolled at a public institution of higher education.

HB 55 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/21/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child.

HB 717 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/01/2001 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

HB 718 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/09/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a motor vehicle liability insurance database.

HB 719 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/20/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a telephone solicitor's caller identification information appear on caller identification units.

HB 734 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/21/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prescription drug coverage under the state Medicaid program.

HB 765 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/12/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements for operation of certain motor vehicles; providing a penalty.

HB 986 Author: Chavez | Thompson
Last Action: 02/12/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

HB 1058 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/06/2001 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for persons who review the necessity or appropriateness of health care services.

HB 1089 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/17/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the annual report by the Commission on Human Rights concerning certain hiring practices.

HB 1090 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/07/2001 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for persons who review the necessity or appropriateness of health care services.

HB 1097 Author: Chavez | Naishtat
Last Action: 02/19/2001 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to training for certain health and human services agency staff and contractors regarding eligibility of certain persons for services.

HB 1218 Author: Chavez | Naishtat | Coleman
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/12/2001 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 12 2001 4:08PM
Caption: Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.

HB 1559 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/14/2001 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to designation of certain caregivers as life insurance beneficiaries.

HB 1560 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/10/2001 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of gender-neutral terminology in publications of the office of the attorney general.

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 1607 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/15/2001 H Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional statutory county courts in El Paso County and to the administration, jurisdiction, and operation of statutory and district courts in that county.

HB 1789 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/22/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for certain disabled veterans.

HB 1879 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/21/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and members of the armed forces who die on active duty.

HB 1979 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Najera | Pickett | Haggerty
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/16/2001 E Effective on 1/1/02
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional statutory county courts in El Paso County and to the administration, jurisdiction, and operation of statutory and district courts in that county.

HB 1996 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Pickett | Najera
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/11/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of Loop 375 in El Paso County as the Cesar Chavez Border Highway.

HB 1997 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/26/2001 H Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain unmarked burials and associated human remains or funerary objects and to the creation of certain offenses concerning unmarked burials; providing criminal penalties.

HB 2099 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/27/2001 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbances of a child.

HB 2394 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/05/2001 H Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain unmarked burials and associated human remains or funerary objects; providing criminal penalties.

HB 2395 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/17/2001 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the provision of financial assistance to certain legal immigrants.

HB 2396 Author: Chavez | McClendon
Last Action: 04/17/2001 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to eligibility for retirement and benefits from the Texas County and District Retirement System.

HB 2397 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a study and report concerning the compensation received by part-time and full-time faculty members at public institutions of higher education.

HB 2467 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Pickett | Najera
Last Action: 03/14/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in strategic investment areas.

HB 2468 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Pickett | Najera
Last Action: 03/14/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to capitation and reimbursement rates under the state child health plan in the Texas-Mexico border region.

HB 2469 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Pickett | Najera
Last Action: 03/14/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in strategic investment areas.

HB 2470 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Pickett | Najera
Last Action: 03/14/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.

HB 2471 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Pickett | Najera
Last Action: 05/10/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.

HB 2510 Author: Chavez | Jones, Delwin | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Najera
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/14/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a diabetes research center at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.

HB 2511 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/20/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to court-ordered health coverage of a child by a noncustodial parent.

HB 2582 Author: Chavez | Gutierrez | Raymond | Oliveira
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/11/2001 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to customs brokers.

HB 2583 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/27/2001 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis education and testing for inmates and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 2584 Author: Chavez | Brown, Fred | Jones, Jesse | Moreno, Paul | McClendon
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/24/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a commission to study geriatrics as a requisite for medical school graduation.

HB 2585 Author: Chavez | Lewis, Glenn | Bonnen | Pitts
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to motorcycle operator and passenger safety.

HB 2593 Author: Chavez | Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for technology training for certain persons.

HB 2594 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/05/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to electronic access to health and human services information.

HB 2595 Author: Chavez | Pitts | Hodge
Last Action: 03/19/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a one-stop online service for new businesses.

HB 2596 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/07/2001 H Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.

HB 2597 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/07/2001 H Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Workforce Commission of fraud in the unemployment insurance system.

HB 2598 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/07/2001 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to establishing a telecommuting policy for state agencies.

HB 2599 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/07/2001 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to electronic filing of certain tax reports and payments.

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 2772 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/26/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring state agencies to use Texas Online.

HB 2773 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/23/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Department of Information Resources' oversight of electronic projects.

HB 2774 Author: Chavez | Wohlgemuth | Telford | Puente
Last Action: 05/10/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the establishment of pilot projects to demonstrate the applications of technology in providing certain services under the medical assistance program.

HB 2808 Author: Chavez | Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the creation and powers of a North American Free Trade Agreement impact zone.

HB 2933 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/18/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of circuses, carnivals, and zoos.

HB 2949 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/13/2001 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to state review of and funding for certain junior college courses offered for joint college and high school credit.

HB 2950 Author: Chavez | Coleman
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain abusable volatile chemicals.

HB 3134 Author: Chavez | Garcia
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 06/11/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to certain conduct of notaries public; providing a penalty.

HB 3164 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Truan
Last Action: 05/21/2001 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to standards for prekindergarten programs and coordination of resources among prekindergarten programs and other child-care programs.

HB 3165 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/11/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property that is owned by certain child-care facilities and is used for providing care for children.

HCR 85 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/10/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Memorializing congress to fund county and municipal inspections of overweight traffic within 20 miles of the border.

HCR 101 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 04/20/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Bert Corona of Los Angeles.

HCR 129 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 04/20/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the late Bobby Fuller of El Paso for his musical accomplishments.

HCR 130 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 04/20/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Esperanza Acosta Moreno of El Paso.

HCR 131 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 04/20/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Tom Lea of El Paso.

HCR 132 Author: Chavez | Wilson | Gallego | Danburg | McClendon
Last Action: 04/23/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Memorializing congress to enact legislation designating March 31 as a national holiday honoring Cesar Chavez.

HCR 135 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/15/2001 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Urging school districts to establish magnet schools for prospective teachers.

HCR 213 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/17/2001 S Received from the House
Caption: Memorializing congress to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to redesignate El Paso from a nonattainment to an attainment area.

HCR 214 Author: Chavez | Gutierrez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing Congress to establish a separate Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for the Texas-Mexico border region.

HCR 225 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/10/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Urging the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso.

HCR 241 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Pickett | Najera
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/10/2001 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Designating El Paso as the International Gateway City of the Americas.

HJR 100 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/11/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation property that is owned by a licensed child-care facility and is used exclusively for providing care for children.

HR 407 Author: Chavez | Naishtat
Last Action: 03/01/2001 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2001 8:11AM
Caption: Honoring Jesus "El Matador" Chavez for winning the Superfeatherweight title.

HR 416 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/01/2001 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2001 6:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Florentino "Lico" Subia of El Paso on his 70th birthday.

HR 442 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/07/2001 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Memorializing congress to urge the EPA to redesignate El Paso from a nonattainment area to an attainment area.

HR 593 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/06/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2001 9:22AM
Caption: Honoring Jetta E. Roberts of El Paso for her community service.

HR 639 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/29/2001 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Celebrating the remarkable life and contributions of Cesar Chavez on Cesar Chavez Day, March 31, 2001.

HR 646 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Recognizing El Paso as the International Gateway City of the Americas.

HR 775 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/18/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2001 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating J. Robert Brown of El Paso on his reappointment to the Texas Tech University Board of Regents.

HR 776 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: Honoring the Riverside High School robotics team on claiming top honors at the FIRST Robotics Lone Star Regional.

HR 777 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/06/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2001 9:22AM
Caption: In memory of Joseph Sterling Barnes of El Paso.

HR 805 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/24/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2001 8:30AM
Caption: Paying tribute to the life and work of Cesar Chavez on the eighth anniversary of his death.

HR 823 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: Recognizing Keep America Beautiful and Keep El Paso Beautiful for their outstanding efforts organizing the 19th annual Great American Cleanup.

HR 824 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: Honoring Juanita H. Quinteros of El Paso for her accomplishments.

HR 888 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: Paying tribute to the participants in the Mother-Daughter Program.

HR 954 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/06/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2001 9:22AM
Caption: Commending Barnett Harley-Davidson, Rods & Wheels Bar & Grill, and motorcycle enthusiasts for their dedication to the El Paso community.

HR 969 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: Honoring Anabel Romero of El Paso on the occasion of her graduation from Southwest Texas State University.

HR 970 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/08/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2001 3:10PM
Caption: Honoring the mothers at the Carolina Center in El Paso on Mother's Day 2001.

HR 972 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/08/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2001 3:10PM
Caption: Honoring the mothers at the Washington Center in El Paso on Mother's Day 2001.

HR 973 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/08/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2001 3:10PM
Caption: Honoring the mothers at San Juan Senior Center in El Paso on Mother's Day 2001.

HR 974 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/08/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2001 3:10PM
Caption: Honoring the mothers at Eastside Senior Center in El Paso on Mother's Day 2001.

HR 1002 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: Honoring the inductees of the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1003 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/14/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2001 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring the mothers at the Chihuahuita Center in El Paso.

HR 1004 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/14/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2001 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring the mothers at the Southside Center in El Paso.

HR 1005 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/18/2001 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
Caption: Urging the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso.

HR 1042 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2001 3:42PM
Caption: In memory of Lilia Natalia De-Cory Arrambide of El Paso.

HR 1043 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 8:59AM
Caption: Honoring the 2001 Junior ROTC battalion at Parkland High School for earning the Superintendent's Trophy.

HR 1061 Author: Chavez | Najera
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 11:42AM
Caption: Honoring El Paso's Eastwood High School Student Council for being chosen the secretary school for the Texas Association of Student Councils.

HR 1062 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Pickett | Haggerty | Najera
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: In memory of Carly Raquel Martinez of El Paso.

HR 1094 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:25AM
Caption: Congratulating Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School for being honored for innovations in science education by the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence and the National Science Foundation.

HR 1095 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Congratulating Del Valle High School for being honored for innovations in science education by the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence and the National Science Foundation.

HR 1096 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:25AM
Caption: Congratulating Hacienda Heights Elementary School for being honored for innovations in science education by the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence and the National Science Foundation.

HR 1097 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:25AM
Caption: Congratulating Bassett Middle School for being honored for innovations in science education by the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence and the National Science Foundation.

HR 1098 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:25AM
Caption: Congratulating Lamar Elementary School for being honored for innovations in science education by the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence and the National Science Foundation.

HR 1099 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:25AM
Caption: Congratulating Robert R. Rojas Elementary School for its innovations in science education.

HR 1100 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Congratulating Jan "Juanita" Engles on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1101 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2001 3:42PM
Caption: Congratulating Marie "Pee Wee" Mier on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1102 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2001 3:42PM
Caption: Congratulating Soledad "Chole" Galvan on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1103 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating Delia Briones on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1104 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating Ceci Carpio on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1105 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 3:09PM
Caption: Congratulating Mary Bowles-Grijalva on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1106 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating Luis Mata on the occasion of his induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1107 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 3:09PM
Caption: Congratulating Jose "Joe" R. Parra on the occasion of his induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1108 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating Esther V.Perez on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1109 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 3:09PM
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Charles R.Schulte on the occasion of his induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1110 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating Susan Kathryn Sheldon on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1111 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:25AM
Caption: Congratulating Lupe Weaver on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1112 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating George Ybarra on the occasion of his induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1113 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating Dorline Wonciar on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1114 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating Irma S.Sanchez on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1115 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 1:17PM
Caption: Congratulating Ramy Martinez on the occasion of his induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1116 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 11:42AM
Caption: Congratulating Delia Camacho on the occasion of her induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1117 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Congratulating Daniel Anchondo on the occasion of his induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1118 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:25AM
Caption: Commending the El Paso Fire Department on its actions on May 9, 2001.

HR 1136 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/19/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2001 12:30PM
Caption: Congratulating Leonard Hall of El Paso on his recent 68th birthday and commending him for his humanitarianism.

HR 1179 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Honoring El Paso for making access and retrieval of library materials easier for area citizens.

HR 1196 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 8:59AM
Caption: Honoring the Del Valle High School Band for its achievements at the New York Music Festival.

HR 1197 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 9:54AM
Caption: Honoring Steve Crosno for his contributions to El Paso's culture.

HR 1198 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 3:09PM
Caption: Commending the El Paso County Hospital District Board of Managers for approving a contract to establish a pediatric urgent-care center.

HR 1199 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 3:09PM
Caption: Honoring the Mount Cristo Rey Illumination Committee for their dedicated efforts.

HR 1204 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/23/2001 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Designating El Paso, Texas as the International Gateway City of the Americas.

HR 1272 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Commending The University of Texas at El Paso for its online MBA program.

HR 1273 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption: Congratulating the El Paso Destination ImagiNation teams sponsored by Eastwood High School on qualifying for the Global Finals.

HR 1311 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 3:09PM
Caption: Honoring the late Louis Reinhardt of El Paso on his posthumous induction into the 2001 El Paso County Democratic Hall of Fame.

HR 1355 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 8:59AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2585.

HR 1437 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 8:59AM
Caption: Honoring Enriqueta "Queta" G. Fierro for her work with the El Paso County Democratic Party.

Joint Author (51):
HB 16 Author: Corte | Chavez
Sponsor: Truan
Last Action: 05/22/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a late application by a disabled veteran for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.

HB 60 Author: Clark | Turner, Bob | Keel | Christian | Chavez
Last Action: 01/23/2001 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for theft committed against elderly individuals.

HB 62 Author: Wolens | Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 04/24/2001 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 24 2001 4:25PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain courts to try civil cases at institutions of higher education and other schools.

HB 154 Author: Thompson | Chavez
Sponsor: Gallegos
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to certain Medicaid costs incurred in relation to Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

HB 236 Author: Hinojosa | Gallego | Keel | Chavez
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.

HB 259 Author: Lewis, Glenn | Chavez
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.

HB 310 Author: Flores | Chavez | Hinojosa | Miller | Gutierrez
Sponsor: Truan
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of veterans cemeteries.

HB 358 Author: Wise | Chavez | Keel
Last Action: 04/09/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a driver's license provide the Department of Public Safety with the applicant's social security number.

HB 359 Author: Wise | Chavez | Keel
Last Action: 04/09/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the identification information required of an applicant for a driver's license.

HB 396 Author: Wise | Chavez | Keel | Garcia
Sponsor: Gallegos
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a driver's license provide certain identification information to the Department of Public Safety and to the duty of the department to provide a voter registration application form to an applicant.

HB 438 Author: Gallego | Najera | Chavez
Last Action: 03/07/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property held at certain locations only temporarily for assembling, manufacturing, processing, or other commercial purposes.

HB 457 Author: Clark | Naishtat | Chavez
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/16/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the computation of dropout rates for purposes of public school accountability.

HB 514 Author: Hinojosa | Keel | Chavez | Haggerty | Najera
Last Action: 04/27/2001 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a defense to certain gambling-related offenses for gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe.

HB 611 Author: Turner, Bob | Chavez | Hupp | Maxey | Hawley
Last Action: 04/25/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation of telepharmacy as a method to dispense drugs.

HB 653 Author: Najera | Chavez | Moreno, Joe E. | Farrar | Menendez
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/06/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of cruelty to animals.

HB 796 Author: Najera | Uresti | Chavez
Last Action: 04/17/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prevention of diabetes by improving the health of certain public school students.

HB 821 Author: Giddings | Chavez | Hodge | McReynolds
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/14/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction for public school students.

HB 832 Author: Madden | Chavez
Last Action: 05/11/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to creating an advisory committee to assist the Department of Public Safety in the certification of motor vehicle inspection stations and inspectors.

HB 939 Author: Hodge | Reyna, Arthur | Ehrhardt | Chavez | Dukes
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 05/11/2001 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of certain taxes on persons involved in television, motion picture, video, and audio productions.

HB 1019 Author: Salinas | Moreno, Paul | Najera | Chavez | Raymond
Sponsor: Truan
Last Action: 05/03/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to designating the state Tejano Music Hall of Fame.

HB 1187 Author: Olivo | Rangel | Chavez | Naishtat | Shields
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/11/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the Parents as Scholars pilot program for certain recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.

HB 1419 Author: Jones, Jesse | Madden | Chavez
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/11/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to requiring the secretary of state to study voting systems, technologies, and strategies.

HB 1421 Author: Jones, Jesse | Chavez | Hunter | Hodge | Ehrhardt
Last Action: 03/05/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.

HB 1475 Author: Kitchen | McCall | Oliveira | Menendez | Chavez
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 06/16/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to master technology teacher certification, grants, and stipends.

HB 1537 Author: Coleman | Kitchen | Oliveira | Wise | Chavez
Sponsor: Moncrief
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a study and a pilot program regarding the provision of medical assistance and certain health benefits plan coverage for children of migrant or seasonal agricultural workers.

HB 1615 Author: Maxey | Gray | Chavez
Last Action: 05/10/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation and reimbursement of telemedicine medical services.

HB 1643 Author: Hinojosa | Chavez
Last Action: 03/27/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting racial or ethnic profiling by peace officers.

HB 1752 Author: Gutierrez | Thompson | Haggerty | Chavez | Davis, John
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 05/11/2001 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to proof of financial responsibility in connection with operation of a motor vehicle and creating the motor vehicle insurance verification program; providing criminal penalties.

HB 1761 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Chavez | Coleman | Dutton | Yarbrough
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/23/2001 S Record vote
Caption: Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the employee's child.

HB 1866 Author: Averitt | Chavez
Last Action: 03/26/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain definitions related to health benefits purchasing cooperatives and their classes of membership.

HB 1873 Author: Solis, Jim | Uresti | Capelo | Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist economically disadvantaged persons enrolled in qualified postsecondary career education programs.

HB 1901 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Naishtat | Chavez | Hodge
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 05/24/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to juveniles with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

HB 1924 Author: Haggerty | Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/23/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the development of a United States air defense museum at Fort Bliss.

HB 1959 Author: Naishtat | Chavez | Noriega
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/23/2001 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and allotment under the food stamp program for certain persons.

HB 1974 Author: Hunter | Chavez | Goolsby | Danburg | Edwards
Last Action: 03/27/2001 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to creating a committee to appoint a poet laureate and a state artist.

HB 2227 Author: Isett | Pickett | Kitchen | Chavez | Villarreal, Mike
Last Action: 04/24/2001 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE).

HB 2463 Author: Glaze | Najera | Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/04/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits in areas infected with or at high risk of infection for bovine tuberculosis.

HB 2614 Author: Solis, Jim | Chavez | Raymond | Pickett | Flores
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/16/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.

HB 2807 Author: Kitchen | Chavez | Naishtat | Maxey
Sponsor: Barrientos
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to extend Medicaid coverage to certain low-income individuals.

HB 2989 Author: Gutierrez | Chavez | Capelo
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to establishing an acanthosis nigricans screening program in certain public and private schools.

HB 3210 Author: Naishtat | Chavez | Thompson | Danburg
Sponsor: Moncrief
Last Action: 05/23/2001 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state self-sufficiency program for certain immigrants who are victims of battery or extreme cruelty.

HB 3522 Author: Pickett | Chavez
Last Action: 03/15/2001 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the election of trustees in certain school districts.

HCR 2 Author: Najera | Pickett | Haggerty | Moreno, Paul | Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 6-7, 2001, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.

HCR 79 Author: Gutierrez | Chavez
Last Action: 05/10/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Urging congress to take steps to further the creation of port authorities along the Texas-Mexico border.

HCR 93 Author: Gallego | Najera | Chavez | Pickett | Moreno, Paul
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 02/28/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending to Governor Patricio Martinez Garcia of Chihuahua, Mexico, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

HCR 119 Author: Crabb | Chavez | Berman | Raymond
Sponsor: Lindsay
Last Action: 05/15/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Supporting the continued search for missing United States military personnel and civilians.

HCR 178 Author: Hunter | Wise | Jones, Elizabeth | Chavez | Dukes
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 04/02/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring supporters of the arts at the Texas Medal of Arts Awards on March 20, 2001.

HCR 245 Author: Thompson | Chavez
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Naomi Carrier Grundy and Allen Grundy for their efforts to document the Texas Underground Railroad and directing the Texas Historical Commission and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to support continued research on the Underground Railroad.

HR 169 Author: Najera | Chavez | Haggerty | Pickett | Moreno, Paul
Last Action: 02/08/2001 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2001 8:11AM
Caption: Welcoming the El Paso delegation to the State Capitol on February 7, 2001.

HR 640 Author: Gallego | Chavez
Last Action: 03/29/2001 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2001 6:37PM
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Cesar Chavez on the occasion of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, 2001.

HR 703 Author: Flores | Chavez
Last Action: 04/05/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2001 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of Juan Lozano of Madero.

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