Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. John Carona
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 165

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (148):
SB 18 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Property Insurance Program and the operation of the FAIR Plan Association and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

SB 19 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty.

SB 158 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Zerwas
Last Action: 05/17/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the average price below which a newspaper is exempt from the sales tax.

SB 159 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Rose
Last Action: 05/15/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.

SB 172 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to diagnosing the reading development and comprehension of public school kindergarten students.

SB 176 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Flynn
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the distribution of certain consultants' reports.

SB 183 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Sheets
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to certain inquiries made by the Texas Department of Insurance to insurers.

SB 184 Author: Carona
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.

SB 186 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Giddings | Branch | Leach
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.

SB 192 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Phillips
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the banking commissioner.

SB 230 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Deshotel
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the applicability of state law governing funds transfers to certain remittance transfers.

SB 231 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Carter
Last Action: 05/19/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain concealed handgun laws to certain associate judges and other judicial personnel.

SB 232 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villarreal
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to use of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry in connection with the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner.

SB 241 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/20/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of advanced meters and the interconnection of ERCOT with another grid; requiring a study on the health effects of advanced meters; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 242 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Farias
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.

SB 244 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villarreal
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the administration, operation, supervision, and regulation of credit unions.

SB 247 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Miller, Doug | Oliveira
Last Action: 05/29/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien; providing an administrative penalty.

SB 259 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Cook
Last Action: 05/28/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to telecommunications services and markets.

SB 285 Author: Carona
Last Action: 02/05/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.

SB 288 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Orr
Last Action: 05/14/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers.

SB 289 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Schaefer
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the approval requirement for a rental-purchase agreement that includes a loss damage waiver provision.

SB 297 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Flynn
Last Action: 05/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts.

SB 311 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties.

SB 325 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the system benefit fund fee.

SB 326 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.

SB 327 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to termination of franchises to provide cable or video service in municipalities.

SB 328 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to entrepreneurs-in-residence at state agencies.

SB 356 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the audit of court registry funds in certain counties.

SB 365 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists and therapeutic optometrists providing services under a managed care plan.

SB 382 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Carter
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disbursement of county funds to a person owing delinquent property taxes.

SB 383 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Kuempel
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the sale and use of certain refrigerants.

SB 384 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/07/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the offense of failure to report abuse or neglect of a child.

SB 385 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Keffer
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in regions designated by municipalities and counties; imposing a fee.

SB 407 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption for persons who sell certain burglar and fire alarm components from the requirement to be licensed as an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor.

SB 408 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Gooden | Stephenson
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 411 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Eiland
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to insurers' duty to provide information in a fraud investigation.

SB 451 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/09/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to production requirements for holders of winery permits.

SB 473 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/13/2013 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

SB 474 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villarreal
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to financing statements and other records under the secured transactions law.

SB 494 Author: Carona
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the sources of funding for the universal service fund; authorizing a change in fees.

SB 512 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Frullo
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the specialized telecommunications assistance program.

SB 540 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Smith
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation, registration, and certification of inspectors for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

SB 562 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the license qualifications and continuing education requirements for polygraph examiners.

SB 569 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Morrison
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the examination requirements for an insurance adjuster license.

SB 581 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villarreal
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to procedures for securing the deposit of public funds.

SB 583 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Cook
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.

SB 616 Author: Carona
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention.

SB 617 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing fees.

SB 618 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Vo
Last Action: 05/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events.

SB 630 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Naishtat
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to certain obligations of and limitations on residential landlords.

SB 631 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Morrison
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain statutory insurance deposit requirements.

SB 632 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Lozano
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to contracts between optometrists or therapeutic optometrists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.

SB 639 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Geren | Gonzalez, Naomi | Guerra | Gooden | Herrero
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale of beer, ale, and malt liquor by a brewer or beer manufacturer to a wholesaler or distributor and contractual agreements between those entities.

SB 661 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Laubenberg
Last Action: 05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; creating an offense.

SB 662 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villalba
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the composition of the drought preparedness council.

SB 671 Author: Carona
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Caption: Relating to the deregulation of weather modification operations.

SB 672 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing.

SB 673 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Smith
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties.

SB 676 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/03/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties.

SB 685 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/06/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration of token trailers.

SB 692 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the filing by electronic mail of financial disclosures by certain county officers, county employees, or candidates for county office.

SB 693 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property.

SB 694 Author: Carona
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to conduct investigations of forensic analyses conducted in connection with a civil proceeding.

SB 697 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Eiland
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of certain nonresident individuals to hold a surplus lines agent license.

SB 698 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Eiland
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the refund of unearned premium for a personal automobile or residential property insurance policy.

SB 699 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villalba
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the contents of an assumed name certificate filed by certain businesses or professionals.

SB 733 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Sheets
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.

SB 734 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the licensing of captive insurance companies; authorizing fees and authorizing and imposing taxes.

SB 742 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Frullo
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to reports of missing children, missing persons, or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children.

SB 762 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the disposal of certain used equipment at a municipal solid waste facility; creating an offense.

SB 778 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Clardy
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to trusts.

SB 801 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Sheets
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to security deposit requirements for certain insurance companies.

SB 804 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Flynn
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to revising provisions in certain laws governing certain banks and trust companies in this state to conform to changes in terminology made by the Business Organizations Code.

SB 805 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Referred to Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of banks, trust companies, and bank holding companies.

SB 806 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/09/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by a state agency to make certain purchases.

SB 809 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Frullo
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to Public Utility Commission of Texas consideration of the rates for certain equalization surcharges and emergency service fees.

SB 823 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/26/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorized acquisition and delinquency charges for certain consumer loans.

SB 824 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/26/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administrative fee authorized for certain consumer loans; changing the amount of the fee.

SB 845 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Darby | Gonzales, Larry | Elkins
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the use of e-mail and website technology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 847 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Oliveira
Last Action: 05/02/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to business entities and associations.

SB 848 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.

SB 849 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Oliveira
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to social purposes of a for-profit corporation and the consideration of social purposes and other interests by officers and directors of a for-profit corporation.

SB 892 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Carter | Keffer
Last Action: 05/19/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and special assistant United States attorneys, and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.

SB 893 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Carter
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.

SB 950 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | Smith
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to requiring certain alcoholic beverage permittees to be the primary American source of supply for certain alcoholic beverages.

SB 951 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Eiland
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to surplus lines insurance.

SB 952 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Referred to Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to interest on commercial loans.

SB 953 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Elkins | Button | Reynolds
Last Action: 05/02/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

SB 962 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/23/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the approval of certain alcoholic beverages by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

SB 972 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 973 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 05/04/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology; authorizing fees.

SB 1003 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a review of and report regarding the use of adult and juvenile administrative segregation in facilities in this state.

SB 1004 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villarreal
Last Action: 05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee.

SB 1005 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Referred to Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.

SB 1006 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Sheets
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding certain shareholder and policyholder dividends.

SB 1007 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 04/24/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.

SB 1008 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Anderson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the business, supervision, and regulation of state savings and loan associations and state savings banks; providing a criminal penalty.

SB 1018 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/14/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the agreements, costs, revenues, and finances of regional tollway authorities; authorizing taxes, fees, and assessments.

SB 1033 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villalba
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the registration and use of marks, including trademarks and service marks.

SB 1034 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the unauthorized use of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing a criminal penalty.

SB 1035 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Smith
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage license applications and fees.

SB 1036 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to applications for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.

SB 1052 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Frullo | Thompson, Senfronia | Fletcher
Last Action: 05/21/2013 S House passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.

SB 1053 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the notice provided to an owner or lienholder of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility or provided to an owner or operator of a vehicle by a parking facility owner.

SB 1090 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Geren | Smith
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the manufacture, distribution, sale, and provision of alcoholic beverages and the regulation of those activities.

SB 1125 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to first-party indemnity coverage purchased by insurance purchasing groups.

SB 1139 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/26/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of hospital facilities from a rolling blackout.

SB 1247 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties.

SB 1248 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Flynn
Last Action: 05/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the documentary fee charged in connection with the sale of certain recreational vehicles and boats.

SB 1249 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to plugging, capping, repairing, or completing certain wells.

SB 1250 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an office of regulatory best practices in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the evaluation by the office of proposals by members of the legislature to regulate occupations.

SB 1251 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villarreal
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to authorized charges and terms for certain consumer loans.

SB 1320 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/13/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

SB 1333 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Cotton Belt Rail Improvement District; providing authority to impose an assessment and issue bonds.

SB 1351 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.

SB 1387 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to water well drillers and pump installers; changing fees.

SB 1388 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Bohac
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to identity recovery services; imposing a fee.

SB 1401 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain providers of laboratory services to participate in programs administered by health and human services agencies or the Health and Human Services Commission.

SB 1402 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to access to records and certain information in those records regarding a child placed for adoption.

SB 1461 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.

SB 1533 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to municipal sales and use tax remittances by certain retailers.

SB 1639 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings.

SB 1665 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Smithee
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the deposit of assessments and fees collected for examination expenses.

SB 1666 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of amusement rides.

SB 1728 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to forensic analysis and forensic evidence testimony in certain civil proceedings.

SB 1770 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property.

SB 1887 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/11/2013 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.

SCR 37 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1003.

SJR 18 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Villarreal
Last Action: 05/21/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the making of a reverse mortgage loan for the purchase of homestead property and to amend certain requirements in connection with a reverse mortgage loan.

SJR 48 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a member of the legislature to obtain and file a report on the costs and benefits of a bill or amendment to impose or increase an occupational regulation.

SJR 64 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/10/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.

SR 196 Author: Carona | Deuell
Last Action: 02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 12, 2013, as Rowlett Day at the State Capitol.

SR 197 Author: Carona | Hancock
Last Action: 02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Irving Day at the State Capitol.

SR 233 Author: Carona
Last Action: 02/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Apartment Association on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SR 387 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Observing March 6, 2013, as Commercial Real Estate Day.

SR 443 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2013, as Responsible Pet Owners Alliance Lobby Day at the Capitol.

SR 539 Author: Carona
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

SR 619 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 9, 2013, as Texas Realtor Appreciation Day.

SR 620 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/08/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dorothy A. "Dot" Adler for her contributions to the Texas Republican Party.

SR 621 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/18/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Vance Charles Miller.

SR 789 Author: Carona
Last Action: 04/30/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 8, 2013, as Texas-Israel Day.

SR 885 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marion Lee Halford, Sr.

SR 988 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/16/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Detta and Donnie Haffelder on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

SR 1064 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Katrina Pierson for founding the Garland Tea Party.

SR 1065 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Beth Biesel for her advocacy efforts.

SR 1068 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3106.

SR 1082 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Russell Ramsland for his advocacy efforts.

SR 1083 Author: Carona
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ken Emanuelson for his political activism.

Additional Primary Authors (17):
SB 11 Author: Nelson | Birdwell | Carona | Deuell | Duncan | et al.
Sponsor: Price
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Point of order withdrawn
Caption: Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.

SB 21 Author: Williams | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Estes | et al.
Sponsor: Creighton | Bonnen, Dennis | Riddle | Sheffield, Ralph
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals.

SB 140 Author: Ellis | Carona
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.

SB 859 Author: Deuell | Carona | Davis | Eltife | Hancock | et al.
Last Action: 05/06/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities.

SB 870 Author: Van de Putte | Carona | Eltife
Last Action: 04/09/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to marketing items provided by manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages to retailers or consumers.

SB 894 Author: Whitmire | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to real property within the Capitol complex.

SB 905 Author: Van de Putte | Carona | Eltife
Sponsor: Kuempel
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

SB 1882 Author: Zaffirini | Carona | Davis | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to information for legislative purposes requested under the Public Information Act.

SCR 34 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Kacal
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of West.

SJR 12 Author: Ellis | Carona
Last Action: 03/21/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.

SR 112 Author: Zaffirini | Campbell | Carona | Eltife | Hegar | et al.
Last Action: 02/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

SR 330 Author: Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2013, as Texas Young Republican Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

SR 339 Author: Birdwell | Carona | Nelson | Seliger | Watson | et al.
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.

SR 491 Author: Fraser | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action: 04/18/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Deborah "Borah" Van Dormolen.

SR 572 Author: Uresti | Birdwell | Carona | Davis | Hancock | et al.
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April of 2013 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Texas.

SR 674 Author: Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the High School Republicans of Texas.

SR 865 Author: Zaffirini | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | et al.
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mother's Day 2013.

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