Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the minimum wage.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the minimum wage.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/09/2015 H Referred to Elections: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption:
Relating to providing for voter registration at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/09/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption:
Relating to expanding eligibility for benefits under the Medicaid program
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to studying the cost of education index.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/12/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to certain legislative deadlines.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
02/09/2015 H Referred to Business & Industry: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring a living wage for those that do business with the state.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/11/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to reporting and monitoring requirements related to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to tax credit for purchase of health insurance.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on the premises of a public transportation system
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/21/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to land bank demonstration programs.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 24 2015 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Gutierrez | Rodriguez, Justin | Minjarez | Moody
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Failed of adoption
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:26PM
Caption:
In memory of Elvira Cisneros of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 8:43AM
Caption:
In memory of Fidencio Gutierrez of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 1:32PM
Caption:
In memory of Elizabeth Graham Hill of Houston.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 1:32PM
Caption:
In memory of Frank Manitzas of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 2:21PM
Caption:
In memory of Eliseo Garcia Navarro of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 2:21PM
Caption:
In memory of Harry Ben Adams III of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 1:32PM
Caption:
In memory of Alfredo L. Flores of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 1:32PM
Caption:
In memory of John Frederick Gilbert of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 1:37PM
Caption:
In memory of Sharon Keeney-Black of Salado.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:43PM
Caption:
Congratulating Captain Don Tijerina of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office on becoming the national president of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:41PM
Caption:
In memory of Elizabeth Mendoza of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:40PM
Caption:
In memory of former Texas AFL-CIO president Henry S. "Hank" Brown of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:26PM
Caption:
Congratulating Becky Hammond on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:47PM
Caption:
Congratulating Annie Uribe Turner on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lila Aguirre on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:47PM
Caption:
Congratulating Joanna F. Weidmanon her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:31PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gini Garcia on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:11PM
Caption:
Congratulating Margaret Guzman Mireles on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:15PM
Caption:
Congratulating Rosie Castro on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating Linda H. Conley on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:47PM
Caption:
Congratulating Patsy Cheyney on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:10PM
Caption:
Congratulating Catherine Stone on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:11PM
Caption:
Congratulating Martha K. Spinks on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Susan Lewellyn Pamerleau on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:52PM
Caption:
Congratulating Amy L. Gowder on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:49PM
Caption:
Congratulating Margaret M. Vera on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2015 4:47PM
Caption:
Congratulating Father David H. Garcia on the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2015 1:14PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 2015 Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony being hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 76 in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2015 4:29PM
Caption:
Recognizing Child Protection Day at the State Capitol on April 1, 2015.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2015 4:30PM
Caption:
Honoring The Children's Shelter of San Antonio on the occasion of Child Protection Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/09/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2015 9:29AM
Caption:
Commemorating the open house celebrating the transition of Woodlawn Elementary School in San Antonio to Woodlawn Academy.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/09/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2015 9:39AM
Caption:
Honoring David G. Hinojosa for his service as Southwest regional counsel for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/14/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2015 1:44PM
Caption:
Congratulating the members of the San Antonio Young Women's Leadership Academy Class of 2015.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/16/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2015 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation for its contributions.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2015 5:52PM
Caption:
Honoring the San Antonio chapter of the AFL-CIO for its efforts in behalf of workers and commemorating its observance of Workers' Memorial Day 2015 and the 44th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Commending President Juan Contreras and the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County on the occasion of the 2015 Peace Officers' Memorial Services.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/07/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2015 10:01AM
Caption:
Honoring the North East Bexar County Democrats on the occasion of its 2015 Dining with Democrats event.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2015 1:40PM
Caption:
Paying tribute to Sister Norma Gutierrez on the occasion of her posthumous recognition as an Unsung Hero by the Westside Development Corporation at its 2015 Westside Honors Exitos en Nuestro Barrio Gala.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2015 1:40PM
Caption:
Congratulating Frank Herrera Jr. on his recognition by the Westside Development Corporation at the organization's 2015 Westside Honors Exitos en Nuestro Barrio Gala in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2015 1:41PM
Caption:
Congratulating Maria Berriozábal on her recognition by the Westside Development Corporation at the organization's 2015 Westside Honors Exitos en Nuestro Barrio Gala in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2015 1:40PM
Caption:
Congratulating Brother Cletus Behlmann on his recognition by the Westside Development Corporation at the organization's 2015 Westside Honors Exitos en Nuestro Barrio Gala in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 9:33PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 9:18PM
Caption:
Congratulating William M. Peña for receiving a 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Texas A&M University.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 9:56AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ricardo Zamora on his retirement from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 9:12AM
Caption:
Honoring the D. R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint and longtime patron Manuel Vela.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 8:44AM
Caption:
In memory of John Silva of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2015 6:23PM
Caption:
Celebrating the expansion of the digital component of the State Capitol Medal of Honor exhibit to include recognition of recipients of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 10:19PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Univision 41 in San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 10:19AM
Caption:
In memory of Ruben Laborde Garza Sr. of San Antonio.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 8:01AM
Caption:
In memory of retired Bexar County deputy sheriff Ernestine A. Ibarra.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 8:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites of San Antonio on their receipt of the 2015 Spirit of Education Award from the Mexican American Unity Council.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 7:59AM
Caption:
Honoring the precinct chairs of the Bexar County Democratic Party.
Author:
Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 3:34PM
Caption:
Recognizing June 2, 2015, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Texas.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Martinez Fischer | Parker | Krause | Oliveira
Last Action:
05/06/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to decreasing the state sales and use tax rate.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Keffer | Flynn | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the retirement benefits for certain elected state officials.
Author:
Walle | King, Susan | Hernandez | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace.
Author:
Hernandez | Phillips | Lucio III | King, Susan | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/29/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
Author:
Hernandez | King, Susan | Farias | Blanco | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/04/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
Author:
Farias | Rodriguez, Justin | Martinez Fischer | Larson | Gutierrez
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of certain school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Martinez Fischer | Bonnen, Greg | Muñoz, Jr. | Miller, Rick
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Author:
Moody | Martinez Fischer | Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of certain persons with a life estate in the homestead property.
Author:
Farias | King, Susan | Martinez Fischer | Miller, Rick | Coleman
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee.
Author:
Bohac | Martinez Fischer | Huberty
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period.
Author:
Gutierrez | Martinez Fischer | Rodriguez, Justin | Farias | Bernal
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program.
Author:
Button | Bonnen, Dennis | Gonzales, Larry | Martinez Fischer | Parker
Last Action:
05/19/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain multi-user data centers from the sales and use tax.
Author:
Bohac | Martinez Fischer | Wu | Keough
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors.
Author:
Galindo | Bernal | McClendon | Martinez Fischer | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Button | Miller, Doug | Bernal | Larson | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions.
Author:
Rodriguez, Justin | Larson | McClendon | Farias | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
03/30/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers.
Author:
Alvarado | Flynn | Martinez Fischer | Larson | Johnson, Eric
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of student records.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Martinez Fischer | Bonnen, Greg | Muñoz, Jr. | Miller, Rick
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
Author:
Hunter | Hughes | Aycock | Leach | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
01/13/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jan 13 2015 8:20PM
Caption:
Providing for the election of the speaker of the house.