Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Norma Chavez
79th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 184

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (158):
HB 121 Author: Chavez | Isett, Carl | Quintanilla | Hodge
Last Action: 04/13/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property held temporarily at a location in this state for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes.

HB 179 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/03/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to artifacts recovered from Native American burial sites.

HB 264 Author: Chavez | Keel | Hupp
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by certain motorcycle operators and passengers.

HB 288 Author: Chavez | Turner | Giddings | Luna | Dutton
Last Action: 05/03/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

HB 445 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/17/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursement rates for ambulance services under the medical assistance program.

HB 485 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/04/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to provide jobs for workers outside the United States.

HB 486 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/28/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the transmission of certain health information to a site outside the United States; providing penalties.

HB 487 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of time, place, and manner of speech at a public institution of higher education.

HB 611 Author: Chavez | Castro
Last Action: 05/10/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to distribution of recordings on consignment.

HB 660 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/16/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to training in gerontology for certain health care practitioners.

HB 763 Author: Chavez | Woolley
Last Action: 02/09/2005 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a financial literacy curriculum requirement in certain public high schools located in the Texas-Mexico border region.

HB 893 Author: Chavez | Seaman
Last Action: 03/01/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access to funds appropriated for statewide adult education programs.

HB 900 Author: Chavez | Woolley | Veasey | Cook, Byron | Castro
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirement that workforce development programs provide training in financial literacy.

HB 925 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to border issues.

HB 953 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/12/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of and contracts with certain telephone call centers; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 954 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the collection and reporting of employment information regarding beneficiaries of certain health care services.

HB 985 Author: Chavez | Anchia
Last Action: 03/01/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.

HB 986 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/17/2005 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to information contained on a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to a health care practitioner.

HB 1042 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate seller-financers; providing a penalty.

HB 1099 Author: Chavez | Castro | Solis
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to migrant labor housing facilities.

HB 1107 Author: Chavez | Pickett
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to procedures for obtaining relief from local matching funds requirements for highway projects.

HB 1169 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/16/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an international trade council.

HB 1272 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/21/2005 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for prekindergarten programs for public school students.

HB 1331 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a junior college district to contract for the provision of certain services and resources under the Interagency Cooperation Act.

HB 1561 Author: Chavez | Alonzo | Thompson | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the identification information required of a foreign national applying for a driver's license.

HB 1562 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 05/30/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with a federally recognized Indian tribe.

HB 1563 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/08/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the inspection of land vehicles transporting hazardous waste from Mexico into this state.

HB 1582 Author: Chavez | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study of residential foreclosures in certain counties.

HB 1659 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the designation of certain areas of this state as enterprise zones under the enterprise zone program.

HB 1660 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/02/2005 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a cross-border language training program for language teachers.

HB 1924 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the certification of certain health organizations by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

HB 2015 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain sweepstakes and other prize promotions by businesses; creating a defense to prosecution for certain gambling offenses.

HB 2419 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/03/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of the proceeds of bonds and other public securities that are secured by the state highway fund.

HB 2420 Author: Chavez | Solis | Escobar | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the allocation of federal funds directed to be used to support graduate medical education in connection with the state Medicaid program.

HB 2421 Author: Chavez | Villarreal | Castro | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of an employer assessment to fund the Texas Enterprise Fund and the skills development program and authorizing the Texas Workforce Commission to develop new job incentive programs.

HB 2528 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/15/2005 H Referred to Border and International Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an international protocol officer.

HB 2529 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/15/2005 H Referred to Border and International Affairs
Caption: Relating to a higher education border work group created to address and recommend policies regarding border communities and international trade.

HB 2530 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/23/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to beverage container redemption and recycling in border counties; providing penalties.

HB 2531 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/20/2005 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the local administrative judge for the El Paso Council of Judges.

HB 2796 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/12/2005 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the provision of health care in areas near the Texas-Mexico border.

HB 2797 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/10/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations organized by recognized Indian tribes to conduct bingo.

HB 2825 Author: Chavez | McClendon
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain federal law enforcement officers and special agents who assist state and local law enforcement agencies in this state.

HB 3333 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale or transfer of interest of real property to certain federally recognized Indian tribes.

HB 3384 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a junior college district or local workforce development board to contract under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.

HB 3426 Author: Chavez | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Gonzales | Guillen
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a binational alcohol and substance abuse task force.

HB 3473 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/12/2005 S Referred to International Relations and Trade
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the platting requirement in certain counties near an international border.

HB 3474 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosure of home mortgage purchases by certain enterprises; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 3564 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/09/2005 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to elections, including the election of directors, in the El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1.

HCR 13 Author: Chavez | Oliveira | Turner | Luna | Castro
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/27/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing Congress to allow Mexican visitors the same six-month length of stay afforded to Canadian travelers.

HCR 69 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/20/2005 H Postponed
Caption: Requesting the U.S. Congress to enact the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act to significantly reform immigration law as it relates to agriculture.

HCR 120 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/28/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Louis, Ben, Bill, and Rick Bolanos for their valiant service in this country's behalf.

HCR 171 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Memorializing Congress to direct the Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, to issue mandatory safety regulations for remote control locomotive operations along the Texas-Mexico border, including prohibitions relating to hazardous materials.

HJR 18 Author: Chavez | Turner | Giddings | Luna | Dutton
Last Action: 04/20/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services.

HJR 62 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a business entity to conduct sweepstakes for its customers.

HR 21 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Feb 4 2005 8:15AM
Caption: Honoring the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind for its community service and recognizing the recipients of El Paso Lighthouse awards.

HR 62 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 01/25/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jan 25 2005 9:47AM
Caption: Honoring Texas bikers on the occasion of their legislative day at the State Capitol, January 24, 2005.

HR 201 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/09/2005 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2005 8:10AM
Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2005, as Senior Day at the State Capitol.

HR 202 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 02/28/2005 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2005 8:05AM
Caption: Honoring Mona Loper of El Paso for her contributions to the sport of bowling.

HR 562 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring Navy Corpsman Jose Ramos of El Paso for his service to his country and his indomitable spirit.

HR 563 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring Suzie Azar, who served as the first female mayor of El Paso.

HR 564 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Congratulating Virginia E. Price of El Paso on her receipt of the REACH Award from the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region.

HR 565 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring the Mission Impossible bowling team of El Paso.

HR 566 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring Diego Martinez of El Paso for his courageous fight against cancer.

HR 567 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring James Holt for his missionary work in Africa.

HR 568 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring Meredith Garmon and LoraKim Joyner of El Paso on their work as ministers.

HR 569 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Congratulating Lisa and Major Jason Barnett of Fort Bliss on their beautiful family and commending them for their inspirational humanitarianism.

HR 662 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2005 8:47AM
Caption: Congratulating Mark Pierce on his receipt of an award from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of El Paso.

HR 663 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2005 7:18PM
Caption: Honoring Belen Robles of El Paso for her civic leadership.

HR 664 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2005 7:18PM
Caption: Honoring Barbara Funkhouser of Las Cruces, New Mexico, on her accomplishments as the first woman to be named editor of the El Paso Times.

HR 809 Author: Chavez | Alonzo | Gonzales | Martinez, "Mando" | Burnam
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring the life of Cesar Chavez and recognizing March 31 to April 23, 2005, as Cesar Chavez Farmworker Appreciation Month.

HR 810 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Honoring the El Paso Sun Bowl Association for its contributions to the sport of football and to El Paso and the surrounding region.

HR 811 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 8:00PM
Caption: Commending the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso for its outstanding educational achievements.

HR 812 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Honoring Lupe Casillas-Lowenberg of El Paso for her artistic accomplishments and contributions to the city.

HR 825 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Suzie Azar on her induction into the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame.

HR 826 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/08/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2005 9:07AM
Caption: Congratulating Patricia D. Quinn on her induction into the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame.

HR 827 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/08/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2005 9:07AM
Caption: Congratulating Lillian Williams Crouch on her induction into the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame.

HR 828 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend Felicia P. Hopkins on her induction into the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame.

HR 829 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/08/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2005 9:07AM
Caption: Congratulating Becky Duval Reese on her induction into the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame.

HR 850 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/08/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2005 9:07AM
Caption: In memory of Gary Del Palacio of El Paso.

HR 872 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Judge Edward Marquez of El Paso on his receipt of the Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award.

HR 873 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Honoring C. S. "Dusty" Rhodes of El Paso for his service to his community.

HR 874 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Recognizing the Border Fair Housing and Economic Justice Center in El Paso during Fair Housing Month in April.

HR 875 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/08/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2005 9:07AM
Caption: Honoring the life of Maria del Socorro Ramirez.

HR 876 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Terry Hammond of El Paso on his receipt of the Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award.

HR 877 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/07/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2005 7:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Gary Hedrick of El Paso on his receipt of the Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award.

HR 979 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: Congratulating Asa Aguilar of El Paso on winning first place in the General Land Office 2005 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest.

HR 980 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: Honoring United States International Boundary and Water Commissioner Arturo Q. Duran.

HR 997 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2005 6:10PM
Caption: Congratulating the communication department of the Socorro Independent School District on its honors received from the Texas School Public Relations Association.

HR 998 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2005 6:10PM
Caption: Congratulating the communication department of the Canutillo Independent School District on its awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association.

HR 1084 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2005 8:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Mark Miramon of El Paso for completing his Eagle Scout project.

HR 1085 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2005 8:55AM
Caption: Commending Afamia El-Nakat of El Paso on her commitment to environmental services.

HR 1086 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2005 8:55AM
Caption: Honoring Marce Galaviz on his career in broadcasting.

HR 1087 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Lisa Corinne Mason of El Paso on her graduation with honors from New Mexico State University.

HR 1088 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Commending El Paso city employee Manny Grado for helping to make his community a better place in which to live.

HR 1089 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Megan Connor of El Paso on winning first place in the Charolais steer division at the Houston Livestock Show.

HR 1090 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Honoring Charles Roark for his work with Hospice El Paso.

HR 1091 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Honoring Shamaley Ford of El Paso on achieving a top ranking in the nation among Ford dealers.

HR 1092 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Honoring Teo Garcia of El Paso for his receipt of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award.

HR 1093 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Recognizing Johnny "Natural" Najera of El Paso for his accomplishments in the music industry.

HR 1094 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Commending Mickey Loweree for her significant contributions to the El Paso community.

HR 1095 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Malena Field for her appointment to the editorial board of the El Paso Times.

HR 1096 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Sydney Witte of El Paso on winning first place in the Reserve Breed Champion Market Hog category at the Houston Livestock Show.

HR 1097 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Honoring Shay Lyn Mulligan of El Paso for her service as Safety Patrol captain at Mitzi Bond Elementary School.

HR 1098 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Cindy Anaya of El Paso on winning first place at the regional cook-off at The Art Institute's Best Teen Chef 2005 scholarship competition.

HR 1099 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Honoring Travis Kirchner and the Poki Roni Ranch of El Paso.

HR 1100 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/27/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2005 8:06AM
Caption: Honoring Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros in El Paso on April 30, 2005.

HR 1101 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Honoring the newspaper and yearbook staffs of Burges High School on winning Silver Crown Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

HR 1102 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Justin Churchman of El Paso for being invited to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference.

HR 1103 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Commending the Marquez family of El Paso and Fast Lube, Inc.

HR 1104 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:22PM
Caption: Honoring Sparks Housing Development Corporation on its 15th anniversary.

HR 1105 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Commending Erica Corral of El Paso for her academic achievements.

HR 1106 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Commending Jessica Corral of El Paso for her academic achievements.

HR 1107 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic school in El Paso for 87 years of service.

HR 1108 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Honoring Carlos Portillo, Jr., of El Paso for earning straight A's.

HR 1111 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 04/12/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2005 8:16AM
Caption: Recognizing the China Center for Adoption Affairs and its deputy director, Chu Xiao Ying.

HR 1131 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Jaime Reza on earning the Assembly/Packaging Department Employee of the Year Award from the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind.

HR 1132 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Ester Munoz on earning the State Contracts Department Employee of the Year Award from the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind.

HR 1133 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Victor Galviz on earning the Federal Contracts Department Employee of the Year Award from the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind.

HR 1134 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Nicole Hollins on her receipt of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award for her volunteerism in the El Paso community.

HR 1135 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Honoring Vanessa Romero of Montwood High School in El Paso for her success in the sport of track and field.

HR 1136 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Brit Lopez of Coronado High School in El Paso for his accomplishments on the soccer field.

HR 1137 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Laura Perales of El Paso for her success in the sport of softball.

HR 1138 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of James Celaya of El Paso.

HR 1139 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Cinda Abeyta of El Paso on her receipt of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award for her volunteerism.

HR 1140 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating John McCain on earning the Volunteer of the Year Award from the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind.

HR 1141 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Maria de la Liz Ramirez on earning the Supervisor of the Year Award from the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind.

HR 1142 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Preston "Rusty" Hooten on earning the Professional Staff Excellence Award from the El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind.

HR 1143 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:23PM
Caption: Honoring the 60th anniversary of the Segura-McDonald VFW Post No. 5615.

HR 1199 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Carmenita Littlejohn of El Paso for her heroism.

HR 1200 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Robert Andrew Tarango of El Paso for his heroism.

HR 1201 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Gloria Aguilera Terry on her contributions to the El Paso community as executive director of the Center Against Family Violence.

HR 1202 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Ted Bender for his role in ending enforced segregation in El Paso.

HR 1203 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Ruben Vogt of Canutillo for his selection as a Truman Scholar.

HR 1204 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Congratulating David Nabhan on winning the 2005 El Paso Times Spelling Bee.

HR 1205 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Ted Marquez on his contributions to his community as manager of the Traffic Engineering Division of the City of El Paso.

HR 1206 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Gloria Ramos of El Paso for her heroism.

HR 1207 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Alfredo Aguirre, Alejandro Gutierrez, Albert Rosales, and Saul Sanchez-Lira of El Paso for their heroism.

HR 1208 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring El Paso police officer Jaime Esparza for his heroism.

HR 1209 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Retired Major General Edward Greer of El Paso for his service to his community and to his country.

HR 1210 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Alicia Chacon, former El Paso County Judge, for her exemplary career in public service.

HR 1211 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of former El Paso mayor Thomas D. Westfall.

HR 1212 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Honoring Ouisa Davis of El Paso on her achievements as executive director of Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services.

HR 1435 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring El Paso Writers' League president Donna Munch.

HR 1436 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring El Paso native Rudy Tellez for his career and accomplishments in television.

HR 1437 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Wayne Weaver of El Paso for his commitment to animal rescue.

HR 1438 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Monica Saenz of Houston for being named the 2005 Young Engineer of the Year by the Society of Women Engineers--Houston Area.

HR 1439 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Bill Barry of El Paso for his achievements in the sport of running.

HR 1440 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring University of Texas at El Paso senior defensive tackle Chris Mineo for making the 36th Rotary Lombardi Award watch list.

HR 1441 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Tressa Yocum of El Paso for her athletic achievements.

HR 1442 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Patricia Arellano of El Paso for her accomplishments as a teacher.

HR 1443 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Selena Renee Solis of El Paso for her heroism.

HR 1444 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/17/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 17 2005 12:16PM
Caption: Honoring Ingrid Phillips of El Paso for her exceptional volunteerism.

HR 1445 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: In memory of Isadore J. Kahn of El Paso.

HR 1446 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Betty Barrie on her myriad achievements and congratulating her on her continued participation in the El Paso Senior Games.

HR 1447 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:09PM
Caption: Honoring Cruz Hernandez and Javier Martinez of El Paso for their heroism.

HR 1448 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 9:24PM
Caption: Honoring Sam Casper of El Paso on the occasion of his retirement.

HR 2068 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 05/23/2005 H Filed
Caption: Urging Governor Rick Perry to oppose the plans of the Minuteman Project.

HR 2184 Author: Chavez
Last Action: 06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 11:32AM
Caption: Commending the El Paso City-County Health District's Dental Clinic and expressing support for its efforts to obtain continued funding.

Joint Author (26):
HB 24 Author: Thompson | Allen, Alma | Raymond | Naishtat | Chavez
Last Action: 02/17/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

HB 67 Author: McClendon | Goolsby | Menendez | Chavez | Casteel
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/09/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designating August 26 as Women's Independence Day.

HB 101 Author: Seaman | Dawson | Thompson | Solis | Chavez
Last Action: 01/31/2005 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.

HB 326 Author: Goodman | Brown, Fred | Chavez | Farrar
Last Action: 03/29/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the offense of cruelty to animals.

HB 463 Author: Dutton | Chavez | Rodriguez
Last Action: 02/07/2005 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to evaluation under the public school accountability system of the delivery of library resources.

HB 492 Author: Woolley | Chavez | Menendez | Hegar | Veasey
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to personal finance education as a requirement for graduation from public high school.

HB 503 Author: Guillen | Chavez | Castro
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/20/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and certain children of those personnel.

HB 727 Author: Villarreal | Keffer, Jim | Chavez
Last Action: 04/19/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a program of grants and loans to provide capital for community development and economic development institutions serving economically distressed areas and low-income persons.

HB 775 Author: Gonzales | Martinez, "Mando" | Pena | Chavez
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias.

HB 801 Author: Uresti | Chavez | Branch
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to training for Department of Family and Protective Services personnel receiving reports of child abuse and neglect.

HB 894 Author: Hodge | Branch | Chavez | Anchia | Pena
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 05/27/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to produce samples at municipally owned farmers' markets.

HB 984 Author: Reyna | Guillen | McReynolds | Chavez | Hochberg
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes.

HB 1239 Author: Hodge | Keel | Escobar | Chavez
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the implementation of multicounty drug task forces.

HB 1417 Author: Keel | Chavez | Pena
Last Action: 02/24/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.

HB 1547 Author: Pickett | Chavez | Guillen | Quintanilla | Menendez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the form of the loan contract and related documents for a consumer loan.

HB 1966 Author: Turner | Chavez
Last Action: 05/04/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an interagency task force to address the impact of globalization on this state.

HB 2536 Author: Coleman | Farrar | Chavez
Last Action: 05/06/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs.

HB 2747 Author: McClendon | Menendez | Leibowitz | Chavez
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 05/24/2005 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

HB 2784 Author: Wong | Guillen | Chavez | Escobar
Last Action: 04/29/2005 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by certain disabled veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart or their surviving spouses.

HB 2807 Author: Morrison | Berman | Corte, Frank | Escobar | Chavez
Last Action: 05/03/2005 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to vouchers for tuition and required fees at certain institutions of higher education for students who sound "Taps" at a veteran's funeral.

HB 3062 Author: Hilderbran | Strama | Van Arsdale | Chavez
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas music history museum.

HCR 137 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Chavez
Last Action: 05/10/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Urging the U.S. Congress to press for NAFTA reforms to provide preference protections for produce grown in South Texas and marketed in the same area.

HR 450 Author: Quintanilla | Chavez
Last Action: 02/23/2005 H Reported enrolled: Feb 23 2005 8:09AM
Caption: Recognizing February 22 and 23, 2005, as Mission Valley Days in Austin.

HR 459 Author: Pickett | Moreno, Paul | Haggerty | Chavez | Quintanilla
Last Action: 03/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2005 8:06AM
Caption: Recognizing February 23 and 24, 2005, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.

HR 1172 Author: Woolley | Chavez
Last Action: 04/13/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2005 5:19PM
Caption: Commending all those associated with Youth Financial Literacy Month.

HR 1611 Author: Hunter | Hilderbran | Chavez
Last Action: 05/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2005 10:36AM
Caption: Commending the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission on their collaboration in developing the Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail.

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