Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 18 2015 6:21PM
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the rights of a guardian of a person in the criminal justice system.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 145; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/03/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Author:
Metcalf | Ashby | Wray
Last Action:
04/23/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authorization of the construction of an electric railway on or across a street, alley, square, or property of a county or municipality.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 11 2015 6:14PM
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the tow rotation list in certain counties.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; creating an offense.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the sale of dogs or cats by a roadside vendor in certain counties.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the moving image industry incentive program.
Author:
Metcalf | Meyer
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to the allocation and use of certain funds for public transportation projects.
Author:
Metcalf | Murr | Landgraf
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Foster Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/19/2015 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 147; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/19/2015 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 148; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 151; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 149; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 153; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf | Burns
Last Action:
05/01/2015 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide for a balanced federal budget, except during a war.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 18 2015 6:21PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/03/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 3 2015 2:02PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 11 2015 6:14PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to reduce the amount of an item of appropriation in an appropriations bill.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
01/14/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jan 14 2015 3:28PM
Caption:
Congratulating Giesinger Elementary School in Conroe on its selection as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2015 10:24AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Dale Talbert for his service as Pastor of the Day on January 21, 2015.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
02/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2015 9:29AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Go Texan Parade in Conroe.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2015 7:45PM
Caption:
In memory of former state representative David Crews of Conroe.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 7:55PM
Caption:
Honoring Joseph Janczak for building a replica of the Sam Houston Memorial Window.
Author:
Metcalf | Bell | Keough
Last Action:
03/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2015 3:30PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 24, 2015, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
03/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2015 5:20PM
Caption:
Commending the 100 Club, headquartered in Houston, for its support of law enforcement officers and firefighters and their families.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
04/13/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2015 1:20PM
Caption:
Commending the members of the Montgomery County Republican Women, North Shore Republican Women, Lake Conroe Area Republican Women, East Montgomery County Republican Women, and The Woodlands Republican Women for their civic engagement.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:05PM
Caption:
Congratulating Scott Smith of Lone Star Executive Airport in Conroe for being named the 2015 Reliever Airport Manager of the Year by the aviation division of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2015 10:42AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery County United Way.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/21/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2015 3:18PM
Caption:
Commending the Leadership Montgomery County Class of 2015 for the launch of Keep US Fed Montgomery County.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 3:47PM
Caption:
Commending Angela Storseth for her service as district director in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:30PM
Caption:
Commending Seth Juergens for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:33PM
Caption:
Commending Tana Horn for her service as a legislative intern in the district office of State Representative Will Metcalf.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:31PM
Caption:
Commending Sarah Tillman for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:15PM
Caption:
Commending Guadalupe Cuellar for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:34PM
Caption:
Commending Frank Fenlaw on his service as legislative director for Representative Will Metcalf.
Author:
Metcalf
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2015 6:49PM
Caption:
In memory of Edward M. Nelson Jr. and Dorothy Louise Nelson of Austin.
Author:
Keough | Sheffield | Metcalf
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to the clarification of the offense of online sexual solicitation of a minor.
Author:
King, Ken | Kacal | Metcalf | Kuempel | Riddle
Last Action:
04/13/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Author:
Bell | Keough | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District.
Author:
Gonzales, Larry | Capriglione | Burkett | Metcalf
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Author:
Bell | Metcalf | Keough
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of the regional emergency medical dispatch resource centers program to the Commission on State Emergency Communications and a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services in rural areas.
Author:
Huberty | Metcalf
Last Action:
02/18/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 18 2015 12:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
Author:
Clardy | Price | Turner, Chris | Villalba | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the addition of certain substances to Penalty Groups 1-A and 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for criminal prosecution and other purposes.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Metcalf | Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.
Author:
Huberty | Galindo | Metcalf
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies administered to public school students in eighth grade.
Author:
Keough | Fletcher | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Metcalf
Last Action:
04/14/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on certain premises.
Author:
Geren | Harless | Sheffield | Metcalf | Villalba
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to reporting of expenditures by persons registered as lobbyists.
Author:
Paddie | Thompson, Senfronia | Meyer | Dale | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/06/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography; changing the eligibility for parole.
Author:
Button | Metcalf
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 5 2015 5:44PM
Caption:
Relating to designating English as the official language of this state.
Author:
Aycock | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to review and modification of the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum.
Author:
Bell | Ashby | Workman | Metcalf | Wray
Last Action:
04/23/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to providing notification to certain legislators and county judges of certain applications or notices for an electric railway project.
Author:
Parker | Metcalf
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
Author:
Bell | Metcalf | Keough
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Author:
Bohac | Keough | White, James | Metcalf
Last Action:
03/20/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2015 1:41PM
Caption:
Relating to rules which insure that local independent school district selection of non-state adopted instructional materials to be purchased with state funds, is as accountable and transparent as the State Board of Education approval process for state-adopted instructional materials.
Author:
Spitzer | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the possible use of certain state-owned land for border security.
Author:
Wray | Ashby | Metcalf
Last Action:
04/13/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the assessment of damages in condemnation proceedings regarding high speed rail companies.
Author:
Wray | Metcalf
Last Action:
04/08/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to private activity bonds.
Author:
Bell | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: May 5 2015 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.
Author:
Bell | Miller, Doug | Metcalf
Last Action:
04/09/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.
Author:
Flynn | Simmons | Metcalf | Bonnen, Dennis | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
Author:
Phelan | Metcalf | Wray
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Urging Congress to repeal the health insurance tax.
Author:
Bell | Metcalf | Keough
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Author:
Rinaldi | Metcalf
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2015 8:54PM
Caption:
In memory of Oakleigh D. Smith.
Author:
Keough | Metcalf | Bell
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2015 11:03AM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Sheriff Catherine Breeding of Montgomery County.
Author:
Price | Bell | Metcalf | Keough
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 10:56AM
Caption:
Commending Melinda Fredericks for her service to the Republican Party of Texas, the Texas Medical Board, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.