TWENTY-FIFTH DAY
(Tuesday, March 12, 2013)
The Senate met at 11:06 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by President Pro Tempore Van de Putte.
The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Birdwell, Campbell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hancock, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Patrick, Paxton, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.
The President Pro Tempore announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.
The Reverend G. V. Clark, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Austin, offered the invocation as follows:
O gracious God, we humbly beseech You for the people of Texas in general but especially for our Senate during the opening and continuing of this 83rd Legislature. You, O God, the fountain of wisdom, bless and guide these our lawmakers that they may so ordain for our governance such things that are good for the welfare of the peoples they represent and serve and that peace and happiness, truth and justice be established among us for all generations. We humbly pray to the glory of Thy name through Jesus, Thy son. Amen.
Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.
The motion prevailed without objection.
MESSAGE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
The following Message from the Attorney General was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS
Greg Abbott
March 12, 2013
The Honorable Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Texas Senate
Texas State Capitol
Room 2E.22
1200 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Madam Secretary and Members of the Senate Nominations Committee:
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas has made the following reappointment which requires the advice and consent of the Senate:
To the School Land Board of Texas:
Mr. David Herrmann
6 Renwick Court
San Antonio, Texas 78218
Appointments to the School Land Board by the Attorney General are governed by Section 32.012(a)(3) of the Texas Natural Resources Code. In March 2013, I reappointed Mr. Herrmann for a two-year term that will expire on August 31, 2015.
Should you have any questions regarding this reappointment please contact Amy Jones in my Intergovernmental Relations Division at (512) 936-7940. The advice, consent, and confirmation of the Senate is requested for this reappointment.
Sincerely,
/s/ Greg Abbott
Attorney General of Texas
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate his family: Minnie, his wife; Lynda Cisneros, his daughter; Representative Eddie Lucio, his son; and his grandchildren, Carlos, Alejandro, Anna Lynda, and Olivia Rose.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Campbell was recognized and presented Dr. Beverly Nuckols of New Braunfels as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Nuckols and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
INTRODUCTION OF
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED
The President Pro Tempore announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading would be postponed until the end of today's session.
There was no objection.
SENATE RESOLUTION 314
Senator Birdwell offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Robert Griffin III for his many outstanding achievements; and
WHEREAS, Robert is the quarterback of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League; he was the second overall pick of the 2012 draft after a stellar career at Baylor University that saw him set or tie 54 school records; and
WHEREAS, He was named the winner of the 2011 Heisman Trophy, given annually to the most outstanding player in college football; he led the 2011 Bears to a record of 10-3 and the school's first bowl victory in 19 years, and he was a consensus all-American and the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a combination of speed, arm strength and passing accuracy, and a cerebral approach to the game, he has continued to be successful in the National Football League, leading the Washington Redskins to a playoff berth as a rookie; and
WHEREAS, Robert is respected and admired by fans, teammates, and opponents alike; he handles himself with great dignity and is a wonderful role model, and it is truly fitting that he be recognized for his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Robert Griffin III on his exemplary accomplishments and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
SR 314 was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Birdwell, joined by Senators Paxton, Schwertner, Taylor, Watson, Fraser, Campbell, and West, was recognized and introduced to the Senate Robert Griffin III, Jacqueline Griffin, Rebecca Liddicoat, Jihan Griffin, Ken Starr, Ian McCaw, Don Willett, and Tommye Lou Davis.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 446
Senator Lucio offered the following resolution:
SR 446, In memory of Israel M. Nájera of Brownsville.
On motion of Senator Lucio, the resolution was read and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
In honor of the memory of Israel M. Nájera, the text of the resolution is printed at the end of today's Senate Journal.
Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate family members of Israel M. Nájera: Israel Nájera, Jr., Dorina Nájera, Desi Nájera, Carmen Nájera, and Desi Nájera, Jr.
The Senate welcomed its guests and extended its sympathy.
(President in Chair)
RESOLUTIONS SIGNED
The President announced the signing of the following enrolled resolutions in the presence of the Senate: SCR 22, HCR 22, HCR 52, HCR 66.
SENATE RESOLUTION 444
Senator Davis offered the following resolution:
SR 444, Recognizing the Pantego Youth Leadership Council for its contributions to the North Texas community.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Davis was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Pantego Youth Leadership Council delegation, accompanied by Nick Perez, Monica Bravo, Becky Fields, Hannah Lei, and Aubrey Parent.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate Selissa Gonzales and Juan Gonzales, serving today as Honorary Senate Pages.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 420
Senator Deuell offered the following resolution:
SR 420, Recognizing March 12, 2013, as Balch Springs Day at the State Capitol.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Deuell was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Balch Springs delegation, accompanied by Carrie Gordon, Mayor; Wanda Adams, Councilmember; Ed Morris, City Manager and Chief of Police; John Hubbard, Economic Development Corporation and Assistant City Manager; and Charles Fenner, Public Works Director and Assistant City Manager.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 339
Senator Birdwell offered the following resolution:
SR 339, Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Birdwell, joined by Senators Carona, Nelson, Seliger, Watson, West, Whitmire, and Williams, was recognized and introduced to the Senate Bullock Scholars: Brooke Alger, Christopher Clark, Hannah Corning, Elizabeth Desselle, Jordan Jarreau, Stephen Leland, Kristin Smart, and Lauren Young, accompanied by Dr. James Curry.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 438
Senator Campbell offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom, whose members have come to Austin on March 12, 2013, to celebrate TURF Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom is to defend the property rights of Texans and the freedom of Texans to travel; and
WHEREAS, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to educate the public on transportation issues, in particular those related to tolls and the funding of our highway infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom is a grassroots group of citizens active in government and united in pursuit of transportation solutions that are fiscally solvent and respectful of property rights even as they serve the public good; and
WHEREAS, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom works to provide comprehensive information and address concerns about the state's financing of toll roads and potential tolling of corridors; and
WHEREAS, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom has been crucial in bringing public awareness to concerns related to comprehensive development agreements and the Trans-Texas Corridor; and
WHEREAS, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom champions the taxpayer's right to transparency and accountability of state government agencies; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize March 12, 2013, as TURF Day at the Capitol and call on all Texans to actively engage in the political process; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day.
SR 438 was again read.
The resolution was previously adopted on Monday, March 11, 2013.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Campbell was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom delegation, accompanied by Terri Hall.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 419
Senator Deuell offered the following resolution:
SR 419, In memory of Karen E. Gray of Balch Springs.
On motion of Senator Deuell, the resolution was read and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
In honor of the memory of Karen E. Gray, the text of the resolution is printed at the end of today's Senate Journal.
CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL
The President at 12:20 p.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
HOUSE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 1
The Honorable President of the Senate
Senate Chamber
Austin, Texas
Mr. President:
I am directed by the house to inform the senate that the house has taken the following action:
THE HOUSE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
Congratulating Robert Griffin III on winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy.
Designating the Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Celebration as the official St. Patrick's Day Celebration for the State of Texas.
THE HOUSE HAS CONCURRED IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
HB 10 (148 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting)
Respectfully,
/s/Robert Haney, Chief Clerk
House of Representatives
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 247 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Carona and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 247 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 247, Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien; providing an administrative penalty.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Carona offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 247 (Senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 8 of the bill, in the recital (page 3, line 13), between "(a-8)," and "and (l)", insert "(a-9),".
(2) In SECTION 8 of the bill, in added Section 32.06(a-8), Tax Code (page 4, lines 24-25), strike "if the real property has been financed" and substitute "if the real property:
(1) has been financed".
(3) In SECTION 8 of the bill, in added Section 32.06(a-8), Tax Code (page 4, line 27), strike "of the grant or loan." and substitute "of the grant or loan; or
(2) is encumbered by a lien recorded under Subchapter A, Chapter 214, Local Government Code."
(4) In SECTION 8 of the bill, in added Section 32.06(a-8), Tax Code (page 4, line 28), before "The Finance", insert "(a-9)".
(5) In SECTION 8 of the bill, in added Section 32.06(a-8), Tax Code (page 4, lines 28-29), strike "this subsection." and insert "Subsection (a-8)."
The amendment to CSSB 247 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
On motion of Senator Carona and by unanimous consent, the caption was amended to conform to the body of the bill as amended.
CSSB 247 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 247 ON THIRD READING
Senator Carona moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 247 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
(Senator Eltife in Chair)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 227 ON SECOND READING
Senator Williams moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 227 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 227, Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Campbell and Schwertner asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Van de Putte offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 227, in SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 116.004, Occupations Code (senate committee report page 2, lines 4-8), by striking the first sentence of the added section and substituting the following:
The Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy shall jointly adopt rules for physicians, and the Texas Optometry Board and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy shall jointly adopt rules for therapeutic optometrists, to govern the packaging, labeling, and dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals under this chapter.
The amendment to CSSB 227 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
On motion of Senator Williams and by unanimous consent, the caption was amended to conform to the body of the bill as amended.
CSSB 227 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Campbell, Schwertner.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 227 ON THIRD READING
Senator Williams moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 227 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hancock, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Patrick, Paxton, Rodríguez, Seliger, Taylor, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.
Nays: Campbell, Schwertner.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 18 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Carona and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSJR 18 at this time on its second reading:
CSSJR 18, 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.
The resolution was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 18 ON THIRD READING
Senator Carona moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSJR 18 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The resolution was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 186 ON SECOND READING
Senator Carona moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 186 at this time on its second reading:
SB 186, Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Campbell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hancock, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Lucio, Nelson, Paxton, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.
Nays: Birdwell, Nichols, Patrick.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Birdwell, Nichols, Patrick.
SENATE BILL 186 ON THIRD READING
Senator Carona moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 186 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Campbell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hancock, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Lucio, Nelson, Paxton, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.
Nays: Birdwell, Nichols, Patrick.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3. (Same as previous roll call)
NOTICE GIVEN FOR
LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
Senator Hancock announced that a Local and Uncontested Calendar had been furnished to each Member of the Senate. He then gave notice that the Local and Uncontested Calendar Session would be held upon adjournment tomorrow and that all bills and resolutions would be considered on second and third reading in the order in which they were listed.
SENATE RULE 11.10(a) SUSPENDED
(Public Notice of Committee Meetings)
On motion of Senator Carona and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a) was suspended in order that the Committee on Business and Commerce might meet today.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
Senator Hegar submitted the following report from the Committee on Nominations:
We, your Committee on Nominations, to which were referred the following appointments, have had same under consideration and report them back to the Senate with a recommendation that they be confirmed:
Members, Board of Pardons and Paroles: Romulo Chavez, Harris County; James Wayne LaFavers, Randall County; Michelle Marie Skyrme, Anderson County; Cynthia Tauss, Galveston County.
Presiding Officer, Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority: Scott Anthony McLaughlin, El Paso County.
Presiding Officer, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority: Ray Allen Wilkerson, Travis County.
Members, Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education: Patricia Scheckel Hollingsworth, Tarrant County; Ronald Eugene Hood, Hays County; Robert Paxton Kyker, Dallas County; James Neil Oakley, Burnet County.
Members, Governing Board, Department of Information Resources: Charles Edward Bacarisse, Harris County; Arthur C. Troilo, Travis County; Cynthia Villa, El Paso County.
Commissioner, Division of Workers' Compensation, Texas Department of Insurance: Roderick A. Bordelon, Travis County.
Members, State Pension Review Board: Andrew Winston Cable, Hays County; Robert M. May, Travis County; Richard Earl McElreath, Randall County.
Member, State Preservation Board: Mary Cris Crouch Graham, Gillespie County.
Members, State Securities Board: Beth Ann Blackwood, Dallas County; Eugene Wallace Kinney, Hays County.
Presiding Officer, Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority: Earl Delbert Horton, Delta County.
Members, Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Laurence Patton Ekiss, Williamson County; Joseph Anthony Gonzalez, Denton County; Joseph Richard Gutheinz, Brazoria County; John Tilden McMakin, Henderson County; Robert Lamar Moore, Brazos County; Leonardo L. Perez, Cameron County; Ronald Joseph Poynter, Collin County.
Members, Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Daniel Sadri Durany, Tarrant County; Tammy Raye Lemoine, Shelby County; Frank Christian McCamant, Travis County; Nyria Melchor, Collin County; Pamela Rollins, Dallas County; Stephanie Ann Sokolosky, Cameron County; Callie M. Vivion-Matthews, Tarrant County.
Members, Board of Directors, Texas School Safety Center: Barbara Ann Beto, Williamson County; Dewey Michael Cox, Hays County; Garry Edward Eoff, Brown County; Daniel Fraine Gilliam, Victoria County; Daniel Riley Griffith, Travis County; Jason Robert Marlin, Dallas County; Carl Alonzo Montoya, Cameron County; Adelaida Olivarez, Travis County; James Richard Pendell, El Paso County; Dawn DuBose Randle, Harris County.
Members, Board of Directors, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation: William Henry Dietz, McLennan County; Gerry Evenwel, Titus County; Alejandro G. Meade, Hidalgo County.
NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS
Senator Hegar gave notice that he would tomorrow submit to the Senate for consideration nominations to agencies, boards, and commissions of the state.
SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED
(Consideration of Bills in Committees)
On motion of Senator West and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.13 was suspended to grant all committees permission to meet while the Senate was meeting today.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 12:54 p.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Borah Van Dormolen, Israel M. Nájera, Karen E. Gray, and Captain Andrew Keel, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading and the signing of HB 10, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
The following bills and resolutions, filed on or before Friday, March 8, 2013, were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 16 by Zaffirini, Eltife, Seliger
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 17 by Patrick, Estes
Relating to the training in school safety of certain employees of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school authorized to carry a concealed handgun on school premises.
To Committee on Education.
SB 23 by Patrick, Paxton
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program.
To Committee on Education.
SB 25 by Hegar, Campbell
Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 209 by Huffman, Nichols
Relating to the functions and operation of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 210 by Huffman, Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties; imposing fees.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 211 by Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Facilities Commission; authorizing fees.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 212 by Nichols, Huffman
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees, the repeal of provisions for the suspension of the collection of fees, and the elimination of a fee.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 213 by Whitmire, Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Windham School District and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 214 by Birdwell, Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorizing and otherwise affecting the application of certain fees.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 215 by Birdwell, Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 216 by Birdwell, Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources and certain procurement functions of the comptroller of public accounts.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 217 by Patrick, Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 218 by Patrick, Nichols
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees.
To Committee on Education.
SB 219 by Huffman
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 220 by Birdwell, Nichols
Relating to the abolition of the office of the fire fighters' pension commissioner and the transfer and disposition of its functions relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System and the Texas local firefighters retirement systems.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 607 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 18; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 706 by Taylor
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 47; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 789 by Hinojosa
Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 792 by Seliger
Relating to end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
To Committee on Education.
SB 922 by Birdwell
Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 923 by Hinojosa
Relating to the creation and funding of the state water plan fund to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan; imposing a fee and a surcharge.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 924 by Lucio
Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 925 by Lucio
Relating to a license requirement for licensed professional counselors employed by school districts.
To Committee on Education.
SB 926 by Huffman
Relating to confidential and privileged communications between an insurance carrier and an employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 927 by Huffman
Relating to the regulation of and disclosures regarding consumer lawsuit lending transactions.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 928 by Paxton
Relating to the regulation of electioneering at a polling location.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 929 by Paxton, Campbell
Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Education.
SB 930 by Van de Putte
Relating to the sale of certain land used for a world exposition.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 931 by Hancock
Relating to tax credits for investments in economically distressed communities.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 932 by Davis
Relating to ethics and accountability of certain public employees, public officers, political contributors, state contractors, and grant recipients; providing penalties.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 933 by Davis
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 934 by Davis
Relating to increasing or decreasing at the rate of inflation the rates of taxes imposed on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 935 by Davis
Relating to the sales and use tax on the repair, maintenance, creation, or restoration, or the sale, storage, use, or other consumption, of a computer program.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 936 by Davis
Relating to the availability and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenues and accounts.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 937 by West
Relating to the authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 938 by West
Relating to the payment of costs incurred by the involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 939 by West
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 940 by West
Relating to the application of whistleblower protections to employees of an open-enrollment charter school.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 941 by Davis
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Railroad Commission of Texas regulating the exploration for and production of natural gas in the unincorporated areas of certain counties.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 942 by Davis
Relating to the creation and funding of the Railroad Commission of Texas operating account; providing a penalty.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 943 by Davis
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids for certain individuals.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 946 by Nelson
Relating to the right to terminate a lease and avoid liability by a victim of certain sexual offenses or stalking.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 947 by Nelson
Relating to requirements for an affidavit of adverse possession of real property.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 948 by Nelson
Relating to management of a coordinated county transportation authority.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 949 by Nelson
Relating to the definition of license holder in the Medical Practice Act.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 950 by Carona
Relating to requiring certain alcoholic beverage permittees to be the primary source of supply for certain alcoholic beverages.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 951 by Carona
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 952 by Carona
Relating to interest on commercial loans.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 953 by Carona
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 954 by Davis
Relating to the authority of the board of hospital managers of the Tarrant County Hospital District to adopt and implement a tobacco-related preventable disease policy.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 955 by Schwertner, Deuell, Nelson, Uresti, Whitmire, Zaffirini
Relating to the training of employees of local mental health authorities and certain educators in mental health first aid and the establishment of the mental health first aid fund.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 956 by Fraser
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a research building at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine--Temple.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 957 by Fraser
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on applications for certain environmental permits and administrative and judicial review of the commission's action.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 958 by Fraser
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 959 by Fraser
Relating to the payment of unemployment taxes under a staff leasing services contract.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 960 by Fraser
Relating to the franchise tax of certain nonqualified affiliates.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 962 by Carona
Relating to the approval of certain alcoholic beverages by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 963 by Williams
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 964 by Williams
Relating to the appropriation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 965 by Williams
Relating to the correction of employment termination reports for law enforcement officers.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 966 by West
Relating to creation of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and the consolidation of judicial profession regulation; imposing penalties; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 967 by West
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to retain certain service fees.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 968 by West
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county; authorizing assessments.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 969 by West
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain statements made by an accused as a result of custodial interrogation.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 970 by Huffman
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 971 by Williams
Relating to projects for which a transportation reinvestment zone may be created.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 972 by Carona
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 973 by Carona
Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 974 by Campbell
Relating to the name of Texas State University--San Marcos.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 975 by West
Relating to the requirements of and liability for a bail bond.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 976 by West
Relating to the temporary approval of an institution to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 977 by West
Relating to the procedure used to petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 978 by Deuell
Relating to regulation by the Texas Medical Board of local anesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks administered in an outpatient setting.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 979 by Davis
Relating to the determination by a motor vehicle insurer of the value of a vehicle declared a total loss.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 980 by Davis
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 981 by Van de Putte
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 982 by Schwertner
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 983 by Ellis
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.
To Committee on Open Government.
SB 984 by Ellis
Relating to the meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.
To Committee on Open Government.
SB 985 by Zaffirini
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property by certain municipalities.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 986 by Duncan
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 987 by Hegar
Relating to requiring the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 988 by Hegar
Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law.
To Committee on Open Government.
SB 989 by Hegar
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 990 by West
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by a private entity; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 991 by West
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on medically recommended intensive supervision.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 992 by Taylor
Relating to misrepresentations in connection with certain drug testing devices or equipment; providing penalties.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 993 by Deuell
Relating to the creation of the Texas Nonprofit Council to assist with faith- and community-based initiatives.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 994 by Deuell
Relating to a pilot program conducted by the Department of Aging and Disability Services to authorize certain accreditation surveys of assisted living facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 995 by Deuell
Relating to allowing employers to issue individual insurance plans.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 996 by Deuell, Van de Putte
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 997 by Deuell
Relating to the sales and use tax consequences of economic development agreements in certain municipalities.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 998 by Davis, Rodríguez
Relating to the partial repayment of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained for a consumer by a credit access business or that a credit access business assists the consumer in obtaining.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 999 by Davis, Rodríguez
Relating to municipal ordinances regulating a credit access business or an extension of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1000 by Davis, Rodríguez
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate fees charged in connection with certain loans.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1001 by Davis, Rodríguez
Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1002 by Nichols
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Nacogdoches County Hospital District to employ physicians.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1003 by Carona
Relating to the creation of the Adult and Juvenile Administrative Segregation Task Force.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1004 by Carona
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.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1005 by Carona
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1006 by Carona
Relating to requirements regarding certain shareholder and policyholder dividends.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1007 by Carona
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1008 by Carona
Relating to the business, supervision, and regulation of state savings and loan associations and state savings banks; providing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1009 by Fraser
Relating to the creation of Burnet County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1010 by Taylor
Relating to access to certain facilities by search and rescue dogs and their handlers; providing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 1011 by Taylor
Relating to the use of human remains in the training of search and rescue animals.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 1012 by Zaffirini
Relating to the McMullen Groundwater Conservation District.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1013 by Taylor
Relating to the administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1014 by Paxton
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1015 by Paxton
Relating to a franchise tax or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain certified nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1016 by Paxton
Relating to the provision of driver's license and personal identification certificate services by license deputies.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1017 by Paxton
Relating to the operation of state travel information centers by private and nonprofit entities.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1018 by Carona
Relating to the agreements, costs, revenues, and finances of regional tollway authorities.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1019 by Estes
Relating to the investment of funds by the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1020 by Ellis
Relating to requirements for employers who do not obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1021 by Davis
Relating to access to certain stored communications of a provider of an electronic communications service or remote computing service in this state pursuant to a warrant issued in another state.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1022 by Watson
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Travis County.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1023 by Watson
Relating to the renewal and extension and modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin.
To Committee on Administration.
SB 1024 by Watson
Relating to a study evaluating and making recommendations for wastewater management in the contributing zone of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1025 by Seliger
Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1026 by Duncan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
To Committee on Administration.
SB 1027 by Campbell
Relating to the coordination of state and federal standards and reporting requirements related to the receipt of certain federal money.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1028 by Patrick
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; providing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1029 by Campbell
Relating to a prohibition on converting a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1030 by Taylor
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1031 by Taylor
Relating to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District; providing authority to impose a fee.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1032 by West
Relating to addressing disproportionality and disparities in the education, juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and mental health systems, the continuation and operation of the Interagency Council for Addressing Disproportionality, and the duties of the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1033 by Carona
Relating to the registration and use of marks, including trademarks and service marks.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1034 by Carona
Relating to the unauthorized use of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1035 by Carona
Relating to alcoholic beverage license applications and fees.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1036 by Carona
Relating to applications for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1037 by Rodríguez
Relating to the education requirements for a notary public; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1038 by Rodríguez
Relating to the disclosure by public institutions of higher education of the identity of private sponsors of certain research.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1039 by Rodríguez
Relating to the report by the Water Conservation Advisory Council on progress made in water conservation in this state.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1040 by Taylor
Relating to automated dial announcing devices.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1041 by Zaffirini
Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1042 by Rodríguez
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1043 by Rodríguez
Relating to access to personal information about jurors in a criminal trial.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1044 by Rodríguez
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.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1045 by Rodríguez
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1046 by Rodríguez
Relating to the requirement that certain municipalities and counties regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality by agreement.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1047 by Davis
Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the Foundation School Program.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1048 by Davis
Relating to the regular program adjustment factor under the Foundation School Program.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1049 by Van de Putte
Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1050 by Van de Putte
Relating to charitable immunity of a licensed marriage and family therapist.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1051 by Van de Putte
Relating to the determination of the impairment rating of an employee with a lumbar injury under the workers' compensation system.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1052 by Carona
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.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1053 by Carona
Relating to the content of a notice provided to an owner or lienholder of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1054 by Watson, Davis
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1055 by Watson
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1056 by Van de Putte
Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1057 by Nelson
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services programs and services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1058 by Nelson
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1059 by Nelson
Relating to the consideration of strategies by the Health and Human Services Commission to ensure the appropriate use of diagnostic ancillary services in the Medicaid program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1060 by Nelson
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1061 by Van de Putte
Relating to parking privileges of disabled veterans on the property of institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.
SB 1062 by West
Relating to transportation of a student entitled to a public education grant.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1063 by Hegar
Relating to the inclusion of natural gas as a public facility for a public facility corporation.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1064 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 208; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1065 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 209; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1066 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 210; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1067 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 211; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1068 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 212; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1069 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 213; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1070 by Hegar
Relating to beef marketing, education, research, and promotion of the Texas Beef Council.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 1071 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 532; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1072 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 533; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1073 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 534; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1074 by Hegar
Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1075 by Hegar
Relating to the addition of land in the territory of the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1076 by Hegar
Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board hearing shall be closed to the public.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1077 by Davis
Relating to the provision of lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1078 by Duncan
Relating to the McCamey County Hospital District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1079 by Duncan
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing penalties; imposing fees.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1080 by Lucio
Relating to a study on the adequacy and appropriateness of additional compensation paid to certain county judges.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1081 by Lucio
Relating to the certification of structural engineers; providing for a fee.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1082 by Rodríguez, Deuell
Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1083 by Rodríguez
Relating to an appeal from an interlocutory order of certain courts.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1084 by Hinojosa
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1085 by Eltife
Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1086 by Campbell
Relating to the authority to regulate certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1087 by Campbell
Relating to the authority of a municipality to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1088 by Estes
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1089 by Hinojosa
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1090 by Carona
Relating to the manufacture, distribution, sale, and provision of alcoholic beverages and the regulation of those activities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1091 by Birdwell
Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1092 by Birdwell
Relating to the audit and review of river authorities.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1093 by West
Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 82nd Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
To Committee on Administration.
SB 1094 by Hinojosa
Relating to security interests in oil and gas production and its proceeds.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1095 by Hinojosa
Relating to fever tick eradication; creating a penalty.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 1096 by Hinojosa
Relating to the monthly fee a defendant must pay during a period of community supervision.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1097 by Hinojosa
Relating to identification cards for certain members of the judiciary.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1098 by Hinojosa
Relating to the creation of the Padres Isles Management District; providing authority to issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1099 by Zaffirini
Relating to the use of certain designations by a physical therapist.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1100 by Van de Putte
Relating to the licensing and inspection of certain out-of-state pharmacies by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1101 by Van de Putte
Relating to the Cybersecurity, Education, and Economic Development Council.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 1102 by Van de Putte
Relating to the appointment of a state cybersecurity coordinator.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 1103 by Van de Putte
Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1104 by Duncan
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1105 by Duncan
Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and a county for the provision of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1106 by Schwertner
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1107 by Zaffirini
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 1108 by Duncan
Relating to the allocation of money in the judicial and court personnel training fund.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1109 by Deuell
Relating to suspending public school accountability ratings and certain interventions and sanctions for the 2012-2013 school year.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1110 by Nichols
Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1111 by Duncan
Relating to the composition of the 198th Judicial District, the creation of a judicial district composed of Edwards, Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, and Menard Counties, and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 444th Judicial District.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1112 by Zaffirini
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1113 by Zaffirini
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance an additional research activity at institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1114 by Whitmire, West
Relating to the prosecution of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by children and to school district law enforcement.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1115 by Whitmire
Relating to reporting, standards, and restrictions regarding public school disciplinary actions.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1116 by Zaffirini
Relating to the creation of the Crystal Clear Special Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1117 by West
Relating to establishing teacher advisory councils to provide public advice on issues that affect public education.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1118 by West
Relating to access to specialist physicians under managed care health benefit plans.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1119 by West
Relating to certain staff-to-child ratios applicable to nonresidential child-care facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1120 by West
Relating to a residential tenant's lease obligation after the loss of the leased premises resulting from a natural disaster.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1121 by West
Relating to coverage for certain architectural engineering services under certain insurance policies.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1122 by West
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1123 by West
Relating to requiring child safety alarms in certain vehicles used by child-care facilities to transport children.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1124 by West
Relating to certain offenses relevant to maintaining public school discipline.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1125 by Carona
Relating to first-party indemnity coverage purchased by insurance purchasing groups.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1126 by Van de Putte
Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for recognition of high school graduates who attain a high level of proficiency in both English and another language.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1127 by Van de Putte
Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools, including schools designated as dropout recovery schools and residential facilities.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1128 by Patrick
Relating to curriculum requirements in American and Texas history at institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1129 by Davis
Relating to a semiannual report on revenue collections prepared by the comptroller.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1130 by Schwertner
Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1131 by Ellis
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1132 by Rodríguez
Relating to certain gaming conducted in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1133 by Rodríguez
Relating to contributions to certain fire and police pension funds.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1134 by Ellis
Relating to the duties of the Department of Information Resources regarding cybersecurity.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 1135 by Ellis
Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1136 by Hinojosa
Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1137 by Lucio
Relating to the powers and duties of the Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority and to the creation of the vehicle crime prevention account.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1138 by Lucio
Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities and the use of revenue from that tax.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1139 by Carona
Relating to the exclusion of hospital facilities from a rolling blackout.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1140 by Lucio
Relating to the state highway fund.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1141 by Duncan, Watson
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1142 by Duncan, Watson
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1143 by Lucio
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities for cleaning and maintenance of and erosion control for public beaches.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1144 by Lucio
Relating to the appointment and removal of directors of a spaceport development corporation.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1145 by Hegar
Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Prairie View A&M University; authorizing an increase in the fee.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1146 by West, Duncan
Relating to the establishment of the statewide electronic filing system fund and to certain court fees and court costs to fund the account; imposing fees.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1147 by West
Relating to the electronic filing system established by rule or order of the Texas Supreme Court; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1148 by West
Relating to possession of or access to a child by a grandparent or certain other persons.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1149 by Hinojosa
Relating to judicial review in district court of certain workers' compensation disputes.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1150 by Hinojosa
Relating to a provider protection plan that ensures efficiency and reduces administrative burdens on providers participating in a Medicaid managed care model or arrangement.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1151 by Hinojosa
Relating to sales and use tax treatment of certain snack items; eliminating a tax exemption.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1152 by Hinojosa
Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1153 by Davis
Relating to reports issued by the comptroller on the effect of certain tax provisions.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1154 by Davis
Relating to delinquent motor vehicle registrations and inspections; authorizing a change in the amount of a fee.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1155 by Hinojosa
Relating to the authority of counties to nominate projects in the extraterritorial jurisdictions of certain municipalities for designation as enterprise projects.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1156 by Hinojosa
Relating to land reclamation projects using tires.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1157 by Schwertner
Relating to the conveyance of certain state property for use by Sam Houston State University.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1158 by Van de Putte
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.
SB 1159 by Van de Putte
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.
SB 1160 by Hancock
Relating to authorizing certain persons to file documents electronically for recording with a county clerk in certain counties.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1161 by Hancock
Relating to the creation of a new category of law enforcement officer who shall be designated a school marshal, the training and appointment of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school as school marshals, and the rights, restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities of school marshals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1162 by Watson, Nichols
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of a water or sewer system.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1163 by Watson, Nichols
Relating to requirements for consolidating water and sewer utilities.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1164 by Nichols, Watson
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1165 by Hegar
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1166 by Hegar
Relating to certain procedures and civil penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1167 by Hegar
Relating to the creation of a county assistance district.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1168 by Hegar
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1169 by Hegar
Relating to water conservation.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1170 by Hegar
Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1171 by Hegar
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1172 by West
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1173 by West
Relating to procedures for the sentencing and placement on community supervision of defendants charged with the commission of a state jail felony.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1174 by Deuell
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1175 by Deuell
Relating to the establishment of a reuse program for durable medical equipment provided to recipients under the Medicaid program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1176 by Deuell
Relating to the regulation of medical waste.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1177 by Deuell
Relating to the designation of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1178 by Deuell
Relating to training for public school educators in identifying mental health and suicide risks among students.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1179 by Deuell
Relating to a reduction in the mixed beverage tax for certain venues that present live music; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1180 by Van de Putte
Relating to licensing requirements of newly constructed assisted living facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1181 by Van de Putte
Relating to the creation of a permit to allow alcoholic beverage wholesalers to store alcoholic beverages at certain auxiliary locations; providing for a permitting fee.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1182 by Van de Putte
Relating to the sale by an alcoholic beverage wholesaler of equipment, fixtures, or supplies used in the selling or dispensing of distilled spirits.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1183 by Huffman
Relating to testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) upon the filing of a petition alleging delinquent conduct.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1184 by Huffman
Relating to the presentation of a statement by a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim after the conclusion of a juvenile disposition hearing.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1185 by Huffman
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1186 by Huffman
Relating to the use by a medical examiner of certain medical waste and autopsy records.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1187 by Huffman
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1188 by Huffman
Relating to a study on the use of certain credit management agreements by state agencies and political subdivisions.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1189 by Huffman
Relating to the disposition of certain firearms seized by a law enforcement agency.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1190 by Davis
Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1191 by Davis
Relating to the care provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1192 by Davis
Relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1193 by Campbell
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1194 by Campbell
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1195 by Ellis
Relating to a contract for the acquisition of goods or services to which The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a party.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 1196 by Taylor
Relating to the applicability of the insurance laws of this state to certain conduct.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1197 by Taylor
Relating to requirements of exclusive provider and preferred provider benefit plans.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1198 by Taylor
Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1199 by Van de Putte
Relating to development of a pilot program of the Texas Veterans Commission to designate municipalities as Veteran and Military Friendly Cities.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.
SB 1200 by Van de Putte
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.
SB 1201 by Patrick
Relating to ad valorem tax lien transfers.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1202 by West
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1203 by Duncan
Relating to the Knox County Hospital District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1204 by Hegar
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1205 by Van de Putte
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1206 by Van de Putte
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1207 by Van de Putte
Relating to parking near the State Capitol for a state employee whose presence at the Capitol is requested by a member of the legislature.
To Committee on Government Organization.
SB 1208 by Zaffirini
Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 1209 by Fraser
Relating to reporting and information availability requirements for persons impounding, diverting, or otherwise using state water; providing a penalty.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1210 by Zaffirini
Relating to conditions on the receipt of tuition and fee exemptions and waivers at public institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1211 by West
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which the person received a discharge and dismissal after successfully completing a term of deferred adjudication community supervision.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1212 by Estes
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 1213 by Patrick
Relating to the eligibility of temporary election officers for unemployment compensation.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1214 by Schwertner
Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
To Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security.
SB 1215 by Schwertner
Relating to meetings of the Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1577 by Fraser
Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SCR 21 by West
Recognizing November 4-8, 2013 and November 3-7, 2014 as Municipal Courts Week.
To Committee on Administration.
SJR 36 by Hinojosa
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.
To Committee on Finance.
SJR 41 by Davis
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain fees charged in connection with certain consumer loans are attributable to the lender and included in the computation of interest for purposes of regulating interest rates.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SJR 42 by Huffman, Nichols
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the sanctions that may be assessed against a judge or justice following a formal proceeding instituted by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SJR 43 by Van de Putte
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law.
To Committee on Finance.
SJR 44 by Ellis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
To Committee on Finance.
SJR 45 by Rodríguez
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of certain gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land.
To Committee on Finance.
SJR 46 by Lucio
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
To Committee on Finance.
SJR 47 by Eltife
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the rate of the state sales and use tax
and dedicating revenue derived from that rate increase to repaying certain transportation bonds.
To Committee on Finance.
(Senator Nelson in Chair)
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 1:37 p.m. adjourned, in memory of Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Deborah Van Dormolen, Israel M. Nájera, Karen E. Gray, and Captain Andrew Michael Keel, pending the signing of HB 10, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
BILL SIGNED
The Presiding Officer announced the signing of the following enrolled bill in the presence of the Senate after the caption had been read: HB 10 (signed subject to Sec. 49-a, Art. III, Texas Constitution).
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 73
On motion of Senator Ellis, Senator Davis will be shown as Co-author of SB 73.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 115
On motion of Senator Williams, Senators Campbell and Patrick will be shown as Co-authors of SB 115.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 186
On motion of Senator Carona, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 186.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 247
On motion of Senator Carona, Senator Davis will be shown as Co-author of SB 247.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 406
On motion of Senator Nelson, Senator Patrick will be shown as Co-author of SB 406.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 546
On motion of Senator Williams, Senator Huffman will be shown as Co-author of SB 546.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 589
On motion of Senator Hegar, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 589.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 643
On motion of Senator Deuell, Senators Rodríguez and Zaffirini will be shown as Co-authors of SB 643.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 906
On motion of Senator Deuell, Senator Van de Putte will be shown as Co-author of SB 906.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8
On motion of Senator Ellis, Senator Davis will be shown as Co-author of SJR 8.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE RESOLUTION 314
On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senators Hancock, Paxton, Taylor, and Watson will be shown as Co-authors of SR 314.
RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION
The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:
Memorial Resolutions
SR 450 by Watson, In memory of John Alfred Fleming, Jr.
HCR 48 (Carona), In memory of George Pierce Cullum, Jr., of Dallas.
Congratulatory Resolutions
SR 445 by Zaffirini, Recognizing Milford Nat Jacobs on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
SR 449 by Schwertner, Commending Cody Michael Powell for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 451 by Davis, Recognizing the Brooks family of Fort Worth for their contributions to the city.
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 1:47 p.m. again adjourned, in memory of Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Deborah Van Dormolen, Israel M. Nájera, Karen E. Gray, and Captain Andrew Michael Keel, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
March 12, 2013
EDUCATION — SB 132, SB 172, SB 573, SB 715
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
March 11, 2013
SCR 22, SR 421, SR 422, SR 425, SR 426, SR 427, SR 428, SR 429, SR 430, SR 431, SR 432, SR 434, SR 435, SR 436, SR 438, SR 439, SR 440, SR 441, SR 442, SR 443
In Memory
of
Israel M. Nájera
Senate Resolution 446
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and pays tribute to the life of Brownsville resident Israel M. Nájera, who died February 17, 2013, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, This loving father and dedicated public servant was beloved by many for his integrity, courage, and abiding work ethic; he taught his children to cultivate opportunity and education and to believe that through concerted effort, they could succeed at anything; and
WHEREAS, Born October 14, 1924, Israel Nájera lost his father at the age of three and became a shoeshine boy at the age of six; the Great Depression had just begun, and he quickly learned that innovation and determination were keys to survival; when he was 16 years old, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and served in New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, After returning to Brownsville, he took a job with the Brownsville Fire Department in 1947; he would spend the next 40 years serving his community, ultimately becoming the city's assistant fire chief; he belonged to the International Association of Fire Fighters and was a charter and lifetime member of Brownsville Local 970; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nájera was widely respected in his hometown of Brownsville; he was involved in many civic activities, and his friends and colleagues admired his devotion to his family and the way in which he passed down his values to his children and grandchildren, who will forever cherish his memory; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Israel M. Nájera; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Israel Nájera.
LUCIO
In Memory
of
Karen E. Gray
Senate Resolution 419
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Balch Springs in mourning the loss of longtime city council member Karen E. Gray, who died February 4, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Karen Gray was an exceptional public servant whose dedication, professionalism, and determination to do the right thing had a profound impact on her community; and
WHEREAS, Karen Gray moved to Balch Springs as a young woman and soon became active in the life of the city she adopted as her hometown; she served as a volunteer for numerous organizations in addition to her work in public service; and
WHEREAS, Karen served for three terms on the city council, and during her tenure, she focused her efforts on ensuring that the city remained fiscally sound; she also served on the Dallas County Water Control and Improvement District 6 Board of Directors, the Balch Springs Planning and Zoning Commission, the Civil Service Commission, and the Animal Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, kindness, and courage, she earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and area citizens, and her generous spirit and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Karen E. Gray; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Karen Gray.
DEUELL