| HB 183 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
| HB 184 | Author: | Merritt | Homer |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the application of the sales tax to United States and Texas flags. |
| HB 185 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/03/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to creating September 11th Remembrance Day. |
| HB 313 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 02/06/2003 H Referred to Ways & Means | |
| Caption: | Relating to the repeal of the state inheritance tax. |
| HB 395 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the rendition of property for ad valorem tax purposes and to the imposition of a penalty for failure to render property. |
| HB 1562 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to applications for public information that are frivolous or filed for the purpose of harassment. |
| HB 1729 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Ratliff | |
| Last Action: | 06/21/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the municipal court of record for the City of Longview. |
| HB 1785 | Author: | Merritt | Hopson |
| Last Action: | 03/11/2003 H Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of a geriatric education and care research center for the Texas-Louisiana border region. |
| HB 2104 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the date coverage begins under the health benefit plans provided by the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. |
| HB 3169 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sale of certain land dedicated to the permanent school fund. |
| HB 3381 | Author: | Merritt | Chavez | Guillen | Hughes |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3382 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to public school finance. |
| HCR 77 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Ratliff | |
| Last Action: | 03/18/2003 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Longview Partnership's Leadership Tomorrow program. |
| HCR 222 | Author: | Merritt |
| Sponsor: | Brimer | |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2003 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Designating April 29, 2003, as Dale Earnhardt Day in Texas. |
| HCR 279 | Author: | Merritt | Laubenberg | Berman |
| Last Action: | 05/31/2003 S Received from the House | |
| Caption: | Commending the countless contributions of the Honorable Ralph M. Hall, U.S. congressman and former state senator, and extending to him best wishes for continued success. |
| HJR 8 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to establishing the Texas Great Teachers & Facilities Fund as a sequestered fund, funded by dedicated sales tax revenue, and providing for mandatory ad valorem property tax relief. |
| HJR 47 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2003 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an inheritance tax unless approved by a majority of registered voters in a statewide referendum. |
| HJR 94 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2003 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to require the sale of certain land dedicated to the permanent school fund in exchange for a specified sum. |
| HR 112 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 02/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2003 4:07PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Sabine Valley Center for its service to the people of East Texas. |
| HR 309 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 9:30PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 25, 2003, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 310 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Kilgore Rangerettes for their service as goodwill ambassadors for Kilgore College and the State of Texas. |
| HR 440 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2003 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring students from Lindale High School for qualifying for the 2002-2003 University Interscholastic League Cross-Examination Meet at The University of Texas at Austin. |
| HR 521 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2003 5:35PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 25, 2003, as Longview Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 522 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 3:30PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Joe and Norma Stripling of Lindale on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 569 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2003 7:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commending John Lee Hancock, director of the epic motion picture Alamo. |
| HR 660 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2003 9:30PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Pat George Mitchell for her dedication to the Longview Ballet Theatre. |
| HR 692 | Author: | Merritt | Van Arsdale | Rose | Pitts | Elkins |
| Last Action: | 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 5:30PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the members of the University of Texas women's basketball team on advancing to the NCAA 2003 Final Four and extending to them sincere best wishes for continued success in their quest for the national championship. |
| HR 751 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Mary Ann Pierce of Gladewater on her 100th birthday. |
| HR 752 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Jack and Betty Gilbert of Lindale on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 753 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating James and Ellen Schoggins of Tyler on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 754 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Clifton L. and Agnes Hudspeth of Tyler on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 758 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Raymond and Beatrice Ivy of New Chapel Hill on their 65th anniversary. |
| HR 779 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Lois Mason of Kilgore. |
| HR 887 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2003 11:09AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Nancy Grisham on being named the 2003 First Lady of Kilgore. |
| HR 993 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2003 10:10AM | |
| Caption: | Welcoming the fifth grade class from Longview's Trinity School of Texas to the State Capitol on May 7, 2003. |
| HR 1108 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2003 8:50AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating John Becker on being named the 2003 Lindale Citizen of the Year. |
| HR 1109 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2003 8:50AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Jared Hargrave of Kilgore on his selection as boys soccer player of the year by the Kilgore News Herald. |
| HR 1110 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2003 1:31PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Braeden Hunter Simmons of Kilgore on being named 2003 Mr. Toddler Texas Cover Boy. |
| HR 1173 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2003 8:50AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Pine Tree High School UIL academic team for its performance at the state championship. |
| HR 1585 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2003 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions | |
| Caption: | Honoring Congressman Ralph M. Hall. |
| HR 1592 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Miranda Lambert of Lindale for placing third in the Nashville Star television competition. |
| HR 1703 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:40AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Sergeant John Mathis, Officer James Mathis, and Reserve Deputy Jennifer Mathis of Gregg County for their contributions to their community. |
| HR 1764 | Author: | Merritt | McReynolds |
| Last Action: | 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Texas Forest Service for its efforts in the recovery of the space shuttle Columbia. |
| HR 1866 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2003 1:14PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Janice Caldwell of Lindale for receiving the Outstanding Speech/Theatre/Debate Educator Award. |
| HR 1867 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2003 1:14PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Charissa Romero on her graduation from Longview High School with perfect attendance. |
| HR 1989 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:30AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Geese on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 1990 | Author: | Merritt |
| Last Action: | 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:30AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Wayne and Nell Easley of Kilgore on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HB 167 | Author: | Homer | Merritt | McClendon | Hopson |
| Last Action: | 02/06/2003 H Referred to Public Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the observance of one minute of silence during the school day in public schools. |
| HB 420 | Author: | Martinez Fischer | Keel | Villarreal | Merritt | Phillips |
| Sponsor: | Zaffirini | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the punishment for certain property offenses committed against an elderly individual. |
| HB 1221 | Author: | Telford | Homer | Merritt | Mabry | Hopson |
| Sponsor: | Van de Putte | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to an exclusion from unemployment compensation chargebacks based on a separation from employment resulting from an employer being called to active military duty. |
| HB 2651 | Author: | Kuempel | Villarreal | Merritt | Garza | Menendez |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the cancer registry. |
| HCR 171 | Author: | Telford | Hughes | Merritt | Keffer, Bill |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2003 S Referred to Administration | |
| Caption: | Designating Caddo Lake as the First Lake of Texas. |
| HR 691 | Author: | Van Arsdale | Merritt | Wong | Baxter | Keel |
| Last Action: | 04/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2003 8:30AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the members of The University of Texas men's basketball team on earning a berth in the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Final Four and extending to them sincere best wishes for continued success. |