The Senate met at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.

The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Armbrister, Barrientos, Bernsen, Bivins, Brown, Cain, Carona, Duncan, Ellis, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Haywood, Jackson, Lindsay, Lucio, Luna, Madla, Moncrief, Nelson, Nixon, Ogden, Ratliff, Shapiro, Shapleigh, Sibley, Truan, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.

Senate Doorkeeper Don Long offered the invocation as follows:

O God, Father of all mankind, today we bring before Your throne of grace the burdens of these Senators.

They are seeking to serve this great State of Texas and to accomplish, through the legislative process, laws that would benefit all the people of this state. Strengthen them for this burden.

They must make difficult decisions every day that will affect not only the present generation of Texans, but Texans for generations to come. Bless them with Your wisdom and courage as they try to do what is right.

Lord, we bring before You the burdens these fine people and their family members must carry each day as they are in the spotlight before the people of Texas and the state and national media. Bless them with Your calmness of composure.

Keep these Senators, their families, and their staffs from all harm. Amen.

On motion of Senator Truan and by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday was dispensed with and the Journal was approved.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 37

On motion of Senator Ellis and by unanimous consent, Senators Wentworth, West, and Zaffirini will be shown as Co-authors of SB 37.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 143

On motion of Senator Brown and by unanimous consent, Senator Wentworth will be shown as Co-author of SB 143.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 322

On motion of Senator Ellis and by unanimous consent, Senator Shapiro will be shown as Co-author of SB 322.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 588

On motion of Senator Nelson and by unanimous consent, Senator Shapiro will be shown as Co-author of SB 588.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 786

On motion of Senator Harris and by unanimous consent, Senators Brown, Cain, Gallegos, Lucio, Madla, Nixon, Shapiro, Sibley, Truan, Wentworth, and Whitmire will be shown as Co-authors of SB 786.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 879

On motion of Senator Wentworth and by unanimous consent, Senator Carona will be shown as Co-author of SB 879.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 977

On motion of Senator Ratliff and by unanimous consent, Senator Ogden will be shown as Co-author of SB 977.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 978

On motion of Senator Haywood and by unanimous consent, Senator Ratliff will be shown as Co-author of SB 978.

INTRODUCTION OF

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED

Senator Truan moved to postpone the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading until the end of today's session.

The motion prevailed without objection.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:

Austin, Texas

March 9, 1999

TO THE SENATE OF THE SEVENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:

I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:

TO BE MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS for terms to expire February 1, 2005:

Patricia Diaz Dennis

105 Devine Road

San Antonio, Texas 78212

(replacing Elizabeth Topper Nash

of San Marcos whose term expired)

Dionicio "Don" Flores

648 Willow Glen Drive

El Paso, Texas 79922

(replacing Craig H. Vittitoe of

Harlingen whose term expired)

James A. Hayley

2801 - 11th Street North

Texas City, Texas 77590

(replacing Ray Zapata of

San Angelo whose term expired)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/George W. Bush

Governor

SENATE RESOLUTION 345

Senator Cain offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Loyal citizens of Hunt County will journey to the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, to pay tribute to their beloved county and to share with state leaders their vision of Hunt County's unique role in Texas; and

WHEREAS, The first legislature authorized the organization of Hunt County at its first meeting in Austin on April 11, 1846; Hunt County was created with five men as town commissioners; and

WHEREAS, With the establishment of Greenville as the county seat, Hunt County began to experience dynamic growth during the 1840s; Ben and Hamilton Oldham founded the first store in the community; and

WHEREAS, Following the leadership of Judge O. M. Roberts, the first courthouse was built under the old oak tree, and justice was dispensed beneath a canopy until the permanent structure was constructed in 1859; and

WHEREAS, With continuing growth and pioneering spirit, Hunt County's first paper, The Gladiator, was founded by J. M. Porter; next, J. C. Bayne established the two newspapers which later merged into The Greenville Herald-Banner; and

WHEREAS, The community's first church, Wesley Methodist Church, was established in 1852 and it was manned by circuit riders; and

WHEREAS, The church building was used as the town hall, courthouse, and school, as well as a place where other denominations could meet for church services; and

WHEREAS, Many civic organizations began to come to Hunt County in the late 1800s, and among them were Knights of Honor, Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World, Knights of Pythias, Masons, and the Good Templar Society; and

WHEREAS, Commerce burgeoned in the region, requiring the establishment of several commercial banks and lending institutions; in 1910, the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce was organized; and

WHEREAS, East Texas Normal College was instituted in 1889 as growth continued in the area; graduates of the college became highly qualified teachers, and the school became East Texas State University in 1965; finally, in September, 1996, it became Texas A&M-Commerce; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Hunt County are to be commended for their industriousness and for their gracious hospitality toward those who visit the beautiful county; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 76th Legislature, hereby declare March 10, 1999, Hunt County Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to its citizens for a most memorable and joyous celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented as a memento of this grand day.

The resolution was again read.

The resolution was previously adopted on Thursday, March 4, 1999.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Cain was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens and city and county officials from Hunt County.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Ratliff was recognized and introduced to the Senate a group of students from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Moncrief was recognized and introduced to the Senate a group of students from Tarrant County College.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Lucio, joined by Senator Truan, was recognized and introduced to the Senate representatives of the Rio Grande Valley Senior Companion Program.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

(Senator West in Chair)

(President in Chair)

RESOLUTION SIGNED

The President announced the signing of the following enrolled resolution in the presence of the Senate: HCR 82.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Nelson was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens from the cities of Irving and Las Colinas.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 65

ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Duncan and by unanimous consent, all necessary rules were suspended to consider at this time on its second reading:

HCR 65, Designating Lubbock and West Texas as the "Music Crossroads of Texas."

The resolution was read second time and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Duncan was recognized and introduced to the Senate musicians Joe Ely, Butch Hancock, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Pat Green, all of Lubbock.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

(Senator Truan in Chair)

CAPITOL PHYSICIAN

The Presiding Officer recognized Senator Ogden, who presented Dr. Dale Moquist of Bryan, accompanied by his wife, Carol, as the "Doctor for the Day."

Dr. Moquist, participating in the "Capitol Physician" program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, was made welcome by the Senate.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Jackson was recognized and introduced to the Senate Darcey Rivas and a group of students from La Porte High School in La Porte.

Senator Jackson also introduced representatives of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce: Carole Harmon, President; members of the Leadership 1999 class; officers and directors; members of The Golden Division; Dr. David Hicks, Deer Park Independent School District Superintendent; Wayne Slovacek, Board of Regents, San Jacinto College; and Brenda Hellyer, past Chair, Deer Park Chamber of Commerce.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Nixon was recognized and introduced to the Senate a group of students from Jacksonville College in Jacksonville.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Ogden was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens and county officials from Walker County.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

SENATE BILL 95 ON SECOND READING

Senator Moncrief moved that Senate Rule 7.13, Section 5, Article III of the Texas Constitution, and the regular order of business be suspended and that CSSB 95 be taken up for consideration at this time:

CSSB 95, Relating to studies and strategic plans concerning the delivery of long-term care, community services, and certain health services.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

The bill was read second time.

Senator Moncrief offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 1

Amend CSSB 95 as follows:

(1) In SECTION 3 of the bill (Committee Printing, page 1, line 56), between "Government Code," and "shall develop", insert "and with the participation of consumers of relevant services,".

(2) In SECTION 5 of the bill (Committee Printing, page 2, line 41), between "Board," and "shall review", insert "and with the participation of consumers of relevant services,".

(3) In SECTION 6 of the bill (Committee Printing, page 2, line 50), immediately before "shall study", insert "and with the participation of consumers of relevant services,".

The amendment was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

Senator Moncrief offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 2

Amend CSSB 95, in SECTION 4 of the bill (Committee Printing, page 2, between lines 18 and 19), by inserting a new Subsection (c) to that SECTION to read as follows and relettering the existing Subsection (c) and subsequent subsections of that SECTION appropriately:

(c) In performing the tasks specified in Subsection (a) of this section, the work group shall consult with the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board.

The amendment was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

On motion of Senator Moncrief and by unanimous consent, the caption was amended to conform to the body of the bill as amended.

The bill as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

SENATE BILL 95 ON THIRD READING

Senator Moncrief moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 95 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.

Nays: Wentworth.

CSSB 95 was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

(Senator Ratliff in Chair)

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

SENATE BILL 96 ON SECOND READING

Senator Moncrief moved that Senate Rule 7.13, Section 5, Article III of the

Texas Constitution, and the regular order of business be suspended and that CSSB 96 be taken up for consideration at this time:

CSSB 96, Relating to the transfer of licensing, certification, and regulation of home health and community support services agencies.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

SENATE BILL 96 ON THIRD READING

Senator Moncrief moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 96 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.

Nays: Wentworth.

CSSB 96 was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

SENATE BILL 276 ON SECOND READING

Senator Gallegos moved that Senate Rule 7.13, Section 5, Article III of the Texas Constitution, and the regular order of business be suspended and that CSSB 276 be taken up for consideration at this time:

CSSB 276, Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

SENATE BILL 276 ON THIRD READING

Senator Gallegos moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 276 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.

Nays: Wentworth.

CSSB 276 was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

SENATE RESOLUTION 364

Senator Harris offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, The bravery and commitment to duty demonstrated by Dallas police

officer David S. Llewellyn is indeed worthy of special recognition; and

WHEREAS, After completing a tour of duty on July 28, 1993, this heroic gentleman was driving home when he noticed two security guards pursuing an armed man; he proceeded to join in the chase and eventually caught up with the fleeing man, who then fired several gunshots, striking Officer Llewellyn in the chest, face, and neck; and

WHEREAS, Despite being seriously wounded, he remained focused on his situation, struggling to his feet and applying pressure to his neck wound to prevent blood loss, actions that doctors believe saved his life; Officer Llewellyn was then rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery to repair his life-threatening injuries; and

WHEREAS, After being released from the hospital, he began an arduous rehabilitation process, overcoming fatigue and numbness on the left side of his body and learning to speak again in spite of severe damage to his tongue; his fierce determination to recover completely and rejoin the police force enabled him to return to the job he loved far in advance of the schedule predicted by his physicians; and

WHEREAS, Although he still experiences a degree of numbness and has lost the sense of taste on one side of his tongue, Officer Llewellyn continues to work out of the Southwest Operations Division on the evening watch; his heroic service was justifiably recognized when he was chosen to receive the Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award; and

WHEREAS, David S. Llewellyn has distinguished himself as a police officer of amazing courage whose ability to overcome critical injuries and return to serving as a peacekeeper truly make him one of the Lone Star State's most remarkable citizens; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 76th Texas Legislature hereby honor police officer David S. Llewellyn for his heroism and dedication to duty and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Llewellyn as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.

The resolution was read.

On motion of Senator Brown and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.

On motion of Senator Harris, the resolution was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Harris was recognized and introduced to the Senate Officer David S. Llewellyn, accompanied by his wife, Caroline, and his supervisor, Sergeant Miller.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

(President in Chair)

SENATE BILL 371 REREFERRED

Senator Brown submitted a Motion In Writing requesting that SB 371 be withdrawn from the Committee on Economic Development and rereferred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

The Motion In Writing prevailed without objection.

SENATE RESOLUTION 381

Senator Ellis offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in recognizing Texas Southern University and in proclaiming Wednesday, March 10, 1999, as Texas Southern University Legislative Day; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1926, Texas Southern University moved to a permanent 65-acre campus in 1947; in the following 20-year period, the student enrollment increased from 2,303 to 4,569 and the faculty grew from over 100 to 225 members; and

WHEREAS, Today, Texas Southern University offers degrees in a wide variety of undergraduate programs to more than 10,000 students, and the university is fortunate to have exceptionally fine administrators and faculty members; and

WHEREAS, The members of the board of trustees, the faculty, and the administration of Texas Southern University are committed to providing the students of our state with a first-rate education, and their success is evident in the excellent reputation the university enjoys today; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 76th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Texas Southern University on its many contributions to our state and extend best wishes to all who are participating in Texas Southern University Legislative Day; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

The resolution was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Ellis was recognized and introduced to the Senate a group of students from Texas Southern University in Houston.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Truan was recognized and introduced to the Senate a group of students from Baker Middle School in Corpus Christi, accompanied by their teachers and parents.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

SENATE RESOLUTION 369

Senator Ogden offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, The Texas A&M University football team earned its first Big 12 Conference championship in a thrilling 36-33 double overtime victory over the Kansas State Wildcats, and this remarkable triumph is indeed worthy of special praise; and

WHEREAS, Played in the TransWorld Dome in Saint Louis, Missouri, before more than 60,000 fans and a national television audience, this exhilarating battle saw the mighty Texas Aggies, under the masterful guidance of Head Coach R. C. Slocum and his coaching staff, claim the conference crown and snap the highly regarded Wildcats' 19-game winning streak; and

WHEREAS, The road to the 1998 title game proved to be a remarkable show of athletic prowess for the Aggies, who played a schedule filled with many top-rated

national foes and a Big 12 South division stacked with formidable opponents; one of their most compelling regular season victories was a 28-21 defeat of then second-ranked University of Nebraska that ended the cornhuskers' 19-game winning streak and marked the highest-ranked team the Aggies had ever beaten; and

WHEREAS, Texas A&M finished with an 11-3 record, achieving that number of wins for only the third time in school history, and the team capped off the campaign with an impressive showing in the 1999 Nokia Sugar Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes; and

WHEREAS, This stellar season was the culmination of many hours of hard work and dedication by the members of the Texas A&M University football team, and as they look back with pride and satisfaction on their Big 12 championship, it is indeed fitting to pay tribute to them for their outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 76th Legislature, hereby honor the 1998 Texas A&M University football team on winning its first Big 12 Conference championship and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success in the years to come; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Head Coach R. C. Slocum and the members of the Texas A&M University football team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

The resolution was again read.

On motion of Senator Truan and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.

The resolution was previously adopted on Tuesday, March 9, 1999.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Ogden was recognized and introduced to the Senate Texas A&M University football players, Dat Nguyen, Rich Coady, and Dan Campbell, and Coach R. C. Slocum.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Jackson, joined by Senator Brown, was recognized and introduced to the Senate Ruby Cubley and members of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

(Senator Ratliff in Chair)

SENATE BILL 752 ON SECOND READING

Senator Sibley moved that Senate Rule 7.13, Section 5, Article III of the Texas Constitution, and the regular order of business be suspended and that SB 752 be taken up for consideration at this time:

SB 752, Relating to residents' voting rights and the right to file for candidacy after an area is annexed by certain small and medium sized municipalities.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

SENATE BILL 752 ON THIRD READING

Senator Sibley moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 752 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.

Nays: Wentworth.

SB 752 was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

NOTICE GIVEN FOR

LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED CALENDAR

Senator Harris 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 at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow and that all bills and resolutions would be considered on second and third reading in the order in which they were listed.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate representatives of Texas branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

MOTION TO RECESS AND ADJOURN

On motion of Senator Truan, the Senate at 10:56 a.m. agreed to recess, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow for the Local and Uncontested Calendar Session.

The Senate further agreed to adjourn, upon conclusion of the Local and Uncontested Calendar Session, until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTION ON FIRST READING

The following bills and resolution were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:

SB 987 by Ratliff

Relating to the issuance of Texas Young Lawyers Association license plates.

To Subcommittee on Infrastructure.

SB 988 by Lucio

Relating to the participation of The University of Texas-Pan American in the engineering excellence fund.

To Subcommittee on Higher Education.

SB 989 by Lucio

Relating to the purchase or other acquisition of land by The University of Texas-Pan American.

To Subcommittee on Higher Education.

SB 990 by Lucio

Relating to the records of an overturned disciplinary action or a charge of misconduct against certain fire fighters and peace officers.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 991 by Lucio

Relating to the operations of the Texas Water Bank.

To Committee on Natural Resources.

SB 992 by Lucio

Relating to the handling and marketing of vegetables and fruit and to the payment of claims from the Produce Recovery Fund.

To Subcommittee on Agriculture.

SB 993 by Lindsay

Relating to the ability of children of disabled firemen and peace officers to use an exemption from tuition and fees charged by a public institution of higher education at successive institutions.

To Subcommittee on Higher Education.

SB 994 by Lindsay

Relating to administration and funding of children's advocacy centers.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 995 by Lindsay

Relating to a study of the Harris County Hospital District.

To Committee on Administration.

SB 996 by Lindsay

Relating to funeral expenses for children in foster care.

To Committee on Human Services.

SB 997 by Cain

Relating to fees for certain veteran special license plates.

To Subcommittee on Infrastructure.

SB 998 by Brown

Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 999 by Wentworth

Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1000 by Wentworth

Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in connection with the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1001 by Wentworth

Relating to multicounty statutory probate courts.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1002 by Wentworth

Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1003 by Wentworth

Relating to exempting Internet access service from the sales tax.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1004 by Wentworth

Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1005 by Wentworth

Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1006 by Wentworth

Relating to requiring financial institutions to accept certain durable powers of attorney; providing penalties.

To Committee on Economic Development.

SB 1007 by Wentworth

Relating to the staffing of certain courts with statutory probate court jurisdiction.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1008 by Wentworth

Relating to creating a real estate broker's lien on commercial real estate.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1009 by Brown

Relating to the procurement of legal services by the Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation.

To Subcommittee on Infrastructure.

SB 1010 by Brown

Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.

To Committee on Natural Resources.

SB 1011 by Brown

Relating to contracting by court reporters; providing a criminal penalty.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1012 by Haywood

Relating to the sharing of revenue derived from the state lottery with counties and municipalities.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1013 by Duncan

Relating to increasing the flexibility in the types of projects which housing finance corporations may finance.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1014 by Lindsay

Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain contractors; providing penalties.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1015 by Wentworth

Relating to the requirement that parents participate in a parenting course and counseling in certain suits involving children.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1016 by Wentworth

Relating to the regulation of real estate brokers, salespersons, and inspectors and to the administration of certain recovery funds.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1017 by Nelson

Relating to information collected and used in connection with a driver's license.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1018 by Shapleigh, Nixon

Relating to investment of money in the veterans' land fund.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1019 by Shapleigh

Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1020 by Shapleigh, Barrientos

Relating to telephone prepaid calling services.

To Committee on Economic Development.

SB 1021 by Ellis

Relating to records of probate proceedings.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1022 by Ellis

Relating to a branch office of a county clerk.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1023 by Ellis

Relating to records of fines and fees collected in criminal cases.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1024 by Ellis

Relating to fees charged for certain services performed by county clerks in a pending probate action.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1025 by Ellis, Harris

Relating to claims against a unit of state government relating to contracts for certain services or projects.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1026 by Brown, Jackson

Relating to cooperative programs between school districts or institutions of higher education and the Texas Space Grant Consortium.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1027 by Lucio

Relating to tech-prep education.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1028 by Lucio

Relating to the promotion of Texas agricultural products; providing a penalty.

To Subcommittee on Agriculture.

SB 1029 by Madla

Relating to the recognition and selection of certain practitioners under a policy of health and accident insurance.

To Committee on Economic Development.

SB 1030 by Madla

Relating to the prescription drug benefits available to enrollees of certain health benefit plans.

To Committee on Economic Development.

SB 1031 by Madla

Relating to weight standards for loaves of bread.

To Committee on Health Services.

SB 1032 by Madla

Relating to the functions of certain county purchasing agents.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1033 by Madla

Relating to exempting bingo equipment, devices, and supplies from the sales tax.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1034 by Ellis

Relating to the authority of a court of appeals to purchase or acquire liability insurance.

To Committee on Jurisprudence.

SB 1035 by Moncrief, Wentworth, Shapiro

Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident reports and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing a penalty.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1036 by West

Relating to venue projects that may be authorized by a municipality.

To Subcommittee on Infrastructure.

SB 1037 by Ogden

Relating to the provision of retail water and sewer service by a utility owned or operated by a municipality in certain territories of the municipality.

To Committee on Natural Resources.

SB 1038 by Ogden

Relating to application of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act to reserve peace officers in certain counties.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1039 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to access to information held by or for the judiciary.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1040 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to the imposition of a charge for making available for inspection certain public information.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1041 by Wentworth, Carona, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1042 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to requests for attorney general decisions under the public information law.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1043 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to the deposit that a governmental body may require under the open records law before preparing copies of certain information.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1044 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to the charge a governmental body may impose for providing a copy of public information.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1045 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to making government information available on the Internet and to the cost of making government information available to the public.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1046 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to the criteria the Sunset Advisory Commission uses in its review of state agencies.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1047 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to the application of the open records law to information about a business prospect who has engaged in economic development negotiations with a governmental body.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1048 by Wentworth, Shapleigh, Whitmire

Relating to alternative dispute resolution records and proceedings of governmental bodies.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1049 by Moncrief

Relating to venue for certain judicial actions involving intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.

To Committee on Human Services.

SB 1050 by Moncrief

Relating to the use of arbitration to resolve certain disputes involving nursing facilities.

To Committee on Health Services.

SB 1051 by Moncrief

Relating to the enforcement of an arbitration order in certain disputes involving a licensed nursing facility and the Texas Department of Human Services.

To Committee on Health Services.

SB 1052 by Barrientos

Relating to fees for use of an automated teller machine.

To Committee on Economic Development.

SB 1053 by Barrientos

Relating to the purchase of computer software items by certain state agencies.

To Subcommittee on Technology and Business Growth.

SB 1054 by Barrientos

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations performing certain functions.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1055 by Carona

Relating to the regulation and operations of credit unions.

To Committee on Economic Development.

SB 1056 by Carona

Relating to exempting certain machinery and equipment used for certain telecommunications services from the sales and use tax.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1057 by Carona

Relating to public access under the open records law to information about certain government contracts held by the contractor or a subcontractor; imposing a civil penalty.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1058 by Carona

Relating to the revision of the uniform law on secured transactions.

To Committee on Economic Development.

SB 1059 by Bivins

Relating to the approval of certain construction projects by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

To Subcommittee on Higher Education.

SB 1060 by Bivins

Relating to the boards of trustees of certain special-purpose school districts.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1061 by Bivins

Relating to the ad valorem taxation of a certain leasehold or other possessory interest in real property constituting a certain project of an industrial development corporation.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1062 by Haywood, Lindsay

Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.

To Committee on Finance.

SCR 47 by Shapleigh

Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study relating to factors that cause road damage and revise its funding formulas to reflect and address the damage done by NAFTA truck traffic.

To Subcommittee on Infrastructure.

HOUSE RESOLUTION ON FIRST READING

The following resolution received from the House was read first time and referred to the committee indicated:

HCR 9 to Committee on State Affairs.

MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

SR 374 - by Shapleigh: In memory of Coach C. D. Jarvis of El Paso.

SR 375 - by Wentworth: In memory of Miriam Moon Wittig of San Antonio.

SR 376 - by Wentworth: In memory of Emilie Straus of San Antonio.

SR 384 - by Luna: In memory of Harold C. Todd of New Braunfels.

CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS

SR 373 - by Shapleigh: Congratulating Leo Cancellare of El Paso.

SR 377 - by Lucio: Congratulating Nick Molina, Jr., of Edinburg.

SR 378 - by West: Congratulating Arbella Bell Ewing.

SR 379 - by Lindsay: Congratulating A. C. Burkhalter, Jr., of Houston.

SR 380 - by Lindsay: Congratulating Brigadier General Perry V. Dalby.

SR 383 - by Cain: Congratulating Southern Floral Company in Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Dallas.

SR 385 - by Jackson: Congratulating Nellie M. Roy-Ball of Galveston.

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION

HCR 90 - (Duncan): Declaring March Collegiate Service Month in Texas.

RECESS

Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 11:09 a.m. recessed

until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

APPENDIX

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The following committee reports were received by the Senate:

March 10, 1999

HEALTH SERVICES - SB 64, SB 519, SB 542, SB 773