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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Joe Moody
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/25/2026
Number of Bills: 86

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (40):
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
02/19/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of an alcoholic beverage.
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Moody
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02/19/2013 H Referred to Human Services
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Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Author:
Moody
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04/23/2013 H No action taken in committee
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Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
Author:
Moody
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05/05/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
Author:
Moody
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02/19/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
Author:
Moody
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05/10/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
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Relating to venue for the offense of failure to attend school.
Author:
Moody
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05/10/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
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Relating to venue for the offense of a parent contributing to a child's failure to attend school.
Author:
Moody
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05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to certain waivers by a defendant regarding a community supervision revocation hearing.
Author:
Moody
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03/18/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
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Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board of the feasibility of preparing an impact statement regarding the effects of certain proposed legislation on a political subdivision.
Author:
Moody
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02/20/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness.
Author:
Moody
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04/25/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a medical examiner.
Author:
Moody | Bohac | Herrero | Oliveira | Lewis
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04/23/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
05/01/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to the definition of property for purposes of the offense of stalking.
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Moody
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03/26/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
Author:
Moody
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02/25/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Relating to violation of certain protective orders or conditions of bond; providing a penalty.
Author:
Moody
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of harassment and stalking.
Author:
Moody | Márquez | Anchia
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
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Relating to a study regarding the effects on international trade of wait times at points of entry between the United States and the United Mexican States.
Author:
Moody
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03/04/2013 H Referred to Public Education
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Relating to the notice to the parent or other person having lawful control of a public school student concerning the student's class performance.
Author:
Moody | Carter
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04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the confidentiality of certain witness names listed in an indictment.
Author:
Moody
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
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06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
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Relating to circumstances under which a vacancy on the governing body occurs in certain municipalities.
Author:
Moody
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03/11/2013 H Referred to Public Education
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Relating to the creation of an advisory council to research and make recommendations on the use of assessment instruments in public schools.
Author:
Moody
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04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to municipal standards for retail public utilities that provide water service in the municipality.
Author:
Moody | Wu
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05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
Author:
Moody
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03/19/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain life tenants.
Author:
Moody
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
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06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
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Relating to a recall election for officials of certain general-law municipalities.
Author:
Moody
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04/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the application of municipal zoning regulations to certain commercial property in which the General Land Office retains an ownership interest.
Author:
Moody
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
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06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
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Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations.
Author:
Moody | Wu
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04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
Author:
Moody | Rodriguez, Justin
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05/03/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti and the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Moody | Márquez | Capriglione
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04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to educator financial incentives and salary contingencies based on student performance on certain assessment instruments.
Author:
Moody | Pickett | Márquez | Gonzalez, Naomi | González, Mary
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03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 11:21AM
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In memory of Pastor Rochelle Nieman of Abundant Living Faith Center in El Paso.
Author:
Moody
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03/19/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2013 1:34PM
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Honoring Eleanor Schoenbrun of El Paso for her Pennies Fur Pets campaigns.
Author:
Moody | Márquez
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04/01/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2013 4:08PM
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Honoring the Franklin High School and Coronado High School basketball teams for their act of sportsmanship in a game on February 12, 2013.
Author:
Moody
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04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 10:53PM
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Congratulating James F. Scherr of El Paso on his 60th birthday.
Author:
Moody
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04/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2013 3:59PM
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In memory of the Honorable Raymond L. Telles, Jr., the first Hispanic mayor of El Paso.
Author:
Moody
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05/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2013 10:42AM
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Congratulating Dos Lunas Spirits of El Paso on its success.
Author:
Moody
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04/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2013 12:33PM
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Congratulating Chief Justice Ann Crawford McClure of the Eighth Court of Appeals on her receipt of the 2013 BRAVO Award from the League of Women Voters of El Paso.
Author:
Moody | Pickett | Márquez | Gonzalez, Naomi | González, Mary
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05/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2013 8:17PM
Caption:
In memory of educator, sports announcer, and radio host Paul J. Strelzin of El Paso.
Author:
Moody | Clardy
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05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 11:17AM
Caption:
Commending Chelsea Rountree for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.
Author:
Moody
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05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 12:57PM
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Honoring Matthew Steward of Bryan for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.
Joint Author (46):
Author:
Flynn | Moody | Dale | Sheffield, Ralph | King, Phil
Last Action:
05/07/2013 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
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Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military and the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
Author:
Fletcher | Zerwas | Fallon | Leach | Moody
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02/26/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
Author:
Fletcher | Bonnen, Dennis | Moody | King, Phil | Naishtat
Last Action:
05/03/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
Author:
Pickett | Moody | Guillen
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02/05/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
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Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Taylor, Van | Moody | Guillen
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Considered in Calendars
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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.
Author:
McClendon | Moody | Canales | Crownover | Leach
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/15/2013 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
Author:
Márquez | Moody
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with certain governmental records based on certain reporting for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Márquez | Moody
Last Action:
02/20/2013 H No action taken in committee
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Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
Author:
Márquez | Moody
Last Action:
02/07/2013 H Referred to Public Education
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Relating to the removal from office of a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
Author:
Márquez | Moody
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02/07/2013 H Referred to Public Education
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Relating to the operation of special student recovery programs by certain school districts.
Author:
Márquez | Moody | Gonzalez, Naomi
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas and conduct accreditation investigations.
Author:
Pickett | Moody | Raymond | Guillen
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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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:
Price | Herrero | Geren | Thompson, Senfronia | Moody
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Márquez | Moody | Pickett | González, Mary
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the creation of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as a component institution of the Texas Tech University System.
Author:
Márquez | Gonzalez, Naomi | Moody | Fallon | Pickett
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption:
Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of certain independent school districts; providing criminal and civil penalties.
Author:
Márquez | Gonzalez, Naomi | Moody | Fallon | Pickett
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to an exit audit of a school district and an exit interview of a school district superintendent.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Moody | Flynn | Isaac | Hilderbran
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.
Author:
Orr | Moody | Taylor, Van
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.
Author:
Farias | Moody | Cortez
Sponsor:
Davis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
Author:
Howard | Schaefer | Hughes | Moody | Toth
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault committed against a person providing services in that capacity.
Author:
Pickett | Moody | Guillen
Last Action:
04/11/2013 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
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Relating to the eligibility requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience and to military spouses.
Author:
Lucio III | Moody
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to a security services contractor's lien.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Farias | Flynn | Moody
Last Action:
05/08/2013 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
Caption:
Relating to an exception to the domicile requirement for issuance of a commercial driver's license for certain military personnel.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Moody | Cortez | Miles
Last Action:
03/26/2013 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Author:
Johnson | Herrero | Moody | Naishtat | Raney
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education.
Author:
Farrar | Wu | Moody
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Author:
Farias | Burnam | Moody
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Orr | Moody | Miller, Rick | Sheffield, Ralph
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Considered in Calendars
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Relating to a veteran's employment preference for employment with a public entity or public work of this state.
Author:
Cortez | Moody | Canales
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certification for certain United States military personnel.
Author:
Leach | Canales | Hughes | Carter | Moody
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to creating the offense of voyeurism; providing a penalty.
Author:
Menéndez | Moody
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Moody | Fallon
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child.
Author:
González, Mary | Moody
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to removing gender restrictions in the "Romeo and Juliet" defense.
Author:
Walle | Moody
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a public defender's office and the office of capital writs and to an exemption for those offices from fees imposed for processing inquiries for that information.
Author:
Menéndez | Moody
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans.
Author:
Coleman | Turner, Chris | Moody | Walle | Anchia
Last Action:
05/13/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Author:
Menéndez | Moody
Last Action:
04/25/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Márquez | Moody | González, Mary
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the Officer Angel David Garcia Memorial Interchange.
Author:
Pickett | Moody | Raymond
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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:
Turner, Chris | Moody | Flynn | Isaac | Hilderbran
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/28/2013 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 member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.
Author:
Pickett | Gonzalez, Naomi | Moody
Last Action:
02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 10:31AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Pickett | Márquez | Moody | González, Mary
Last Action:
02/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 4 2013 8:15PM
Caption:
Recognizing the delegation from Valle Verde Early College High School in Ysleta for their participation in the Texas Capitol Schoolhouse event.
Author:
Pickett | Márquez | Gonzalez, Naomi | Moody | González, Mary
Last Action:
02/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2013 4:24PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 12 and 13, 2013, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
González, Mary | Pickett | Gonzalez, Naomi | Moody
Last Action:
02/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2013 4:28PM
Caption:
Welcoming the firefighters of El Paso County Emergency Services Districts 1 and 2 to the State Capitol.
Author:
Márquez | Pickett | Gonzalez, Naomi | Moody | González, Mary
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2013 10:58AM
Caption:
Commemorating the centennial of the creation of The University of Texas at El Paso.
Author:
Pickett | Moody
Last Action:
05/27/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2013 12:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Salina Ann Rios of El Paso.
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