Author:
Martinez Fischer | Cook
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for an executive commissioner for the prevention of driving while intoxicated.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Pitts | Gallego | Berman | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/13/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/01/2009 S House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption:
Relating to the making or acceptance of political contributions in certain office buildings owned by or leased to the state.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/23/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Vo
Last Action:
03/10/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Cook | Pena
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/09/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on the use of a stun gun; providing certain criminal penalties and defenses to prosecution.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to certain criminal penalties and civil consequences for defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti and for juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/02/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the frequency of required school bus emergency evacuation training.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authorization of certain reuse water system contributions and discharges.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of dangerous and vicious dogs; providing penalties.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Moody
Sponsor:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication related offenses; creating the offense of aggravated driving while intoxicated.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for sexual assault.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Moody | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that certain defendants in a criminal case undergo testing for HIV infection and other diseases.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/05/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Gonzalez Toureilles
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to continuing legal education for certain government attorneys.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/30/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/23/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to electronic monitoring as a condition of community supervision and parole for certain sex offenders.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notification requirements regarding foreclosure prevention assistance in connection with a home loan.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family violence against a child.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to receive local sales tax information.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the purchase, donation, and sale of promotional items by the Texas Water Development Board.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to public notice requirements and other provisions applicable to the board of trustees of a school district proposing to close a district campus.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain defendants convicted of traffic offenses to complete a driver education course.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to waste recycling plans of entities that receive money from this state.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Herrero
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/29/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to memorial monuments on the Capitol grounds, including the Tejano monument.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to access to certain counselors and therapists.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Zerwas | Hopson | Howard, Donna | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding insurance coverage of prescription drugs provided under a health benefit plan.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/25/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to damages for certain insurance practices.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 4; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 5; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 2; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 3; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to municipal courts of record in the city of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/26/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to regulation of property and casualty insurance rates, required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance, and the election of the commissioner of insurance.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/26/2009 H Referred to Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for and the collection of evidence in connection with certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the Bexar Metropolitan Water District.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/01/2009 H Filed
Caption:
Conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on U.S. Marine Corporal Roy Cisneros of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing the heroism of U.S. Marine Corporal Roy Cisneros of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
01/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jan 26 2009 4:05PM
Caption:
Commemorating the ninth annual Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce Legislative Awards Gala.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
01/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jan 26 2009 4:05PM
Caption:
Honoring Rolando B. Pablos on his selection as the 2009 chair of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/12/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2009 8:10AM
Caption:
Congratulating Carlos Sandoval and Peter Miller on the broadcast premiere of A Class Apart.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Representative Joe Farias on the occasion of his birthday.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Felipe "Hector" Tamez of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating San Antonio restaurateur Lisa Wong on her professional success.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Kaye Wilkins of San Antonio on earning the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Humanitarian Award.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Harold William Charles Nemky of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Honoring San Antonio author Sandra Cisneros on her renowned literary career and on her contributions to her community through the Macondo Foundation.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Honoring Barbara Effenberger of Seguin for her professional accomplishments and civic service.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Flavia Cuellar Gutierrez of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Ramiro Bernal of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Honoring Bert Pfeister of San Antonio for his outstanding service as president and CEO of Respite Care.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Esther L. Garza.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Honoring Harvey Najim of San Antonio for being recognized as one of the top philanthropists in the nation by the Chronicle of Philanthropy and BusinessWeek.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Nick E. Garza, Sr., of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
In memory of Angel Acuna of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
In memory of Ruben Villarreal "Ruby" Guerra of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Honoring the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Recognizing April 29, 2009, as The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Honoring the life of noted restaurateur Viola B. Barrios of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/08/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2009 10:44AM
Caption:
Recognizing May 16 to 22, 2009, as National Safe Boating Week.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Alfredo Bruno Sepulveda.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Gonzales
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Honoring Regina Campos of Driftwood for her participation in the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Oliveira
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Honoring Celeste Montellano of Stephenville for her participation in the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Quintanilla
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Honoring Samantha Dominguez of El Paso for her participation in the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Alonzo
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
Honoring Clarissa Ramon of San Antonio for her participation in the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption:
In memory of Dr. Michael J. Sanchez of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Anchia
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 8:02AM
Caption:
Honoring Alondra Johnson of Buda for her participation in the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Gallego
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
Honoring Oscar Padilla of El Paso for his participation in the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 6:35PM
Caption:
Recognizing Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas and pediatric urologist Dr. Jose C. Cortez.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating The University of Texas team on winning the 2009 Hispanic National Bar Association Moot Court Competition.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Governor Dolph Briscoe on his receipt of the 2009 Pathfinder Award from the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and honoring him and his family for their philanthropy in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/01/2009 H Filed
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Joseph Garza of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/01/2009 H Filed
Caption:
Congratulating Diana Arevalo on being crowned Miss Central Texas Latina.
Author:
Gonzalez Toureilles | Martinez Fischer | McCall | Pena
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Walle | Martinez Fischer | Moody | Ortiz, Jr. | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of graffiti and to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of that offense or on juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct in violation of that offense.
Author:
Bohac | Martinez Fischer | Castro | Patrick | Oliveira
Sponsor:
Shapiro
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for a limited period for certain backpacks and school supplies specified by the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Martinez Fischer | Deshotel | Hodge | Gonzales
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of commercial mobile service to customers.
Author:
Solomons | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
05/26/2009 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to the operation of property owners' associations.
Author:
Castro | Martinez Fischer | Lucio III | Bolton | Leibowitz
Last Action:
04/27/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
Author:
Hancock | Martinez Fischer | Rodriguez | Smith, Todd | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes concerning enrollees, facility-based physicians, and certain health benefit plans; imposing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Oliveira | Otto | Hilderbran | Martinez Fischer | Keffer
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation for a motor vehicle used for the production of income and for personal activities.
Author:
Rose | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certification of an educator in Texas who is certified in another state or country.
Author:
Marquez | Pickett | Quintanilla | Martinez Fischer | Moody
Sponsor:
Shapleigh
Last Action:
06/01/2009 H Senate passage reported
Caption:
Honoring Paul Cruz Moreno for his exemplary service to the State of Texas.
Author:
Straus | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
In memory of Dulcenea Maria "Nellie" Munoz of Georgetown.