FIFTH DAY
(Tuesday, January 25, 2011)
The Senate met at 11:22 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.
The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.
The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.
The Reverend J. Patrick Hazel, Saint David's Episcopal Church, Austin, offered the invocation as follows:
Grant, O God, that Your holy and life-giving spirit may so move every human heart, and especially the hearts of the women and men of this Texas Senate, that barriers which divide them may crumble, suspicions disappear, hatreds cease; that bonds which unite them may blossom, trust reappear, and love abound; so that their divisions being healed, they may live in and work for justice and peace for all citizens of the State of Texas. This we ask in the name of You who are the God of all–Dios de toda la gente–Jews, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and those who do not believe. Amen.
Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.
The motion prevailed without objection.
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Huffman was recognized and presented Dr. Rosanne Popp of Houston as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Popp and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
SENATE RESOLUTION 52
Senator Zaffirini offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association and the association's president, Susan Foster, on their successful annual planning of the celebration of Washington's Birthday in Laredo; and
WHEREAS, Every year, the citizens of Laredo celebrate the birthday of the Father of Our Country; the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association sponsors the celebration to pay tribute to the memory of George Washington and to his virtues and his patriotism; the 114th celebration will take place from January 20 through February 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since its beginning as a two-day event in 1898, the Washington's Birthday Celebration gradually has evolved into a grand celebration entailing numerous events in the United States and in Mexico; spectators and participants enjoy marching bands and floats, spectacular fireworks displays, food, games, and entertainers from both sides of the border; and
WHEREAS, The yearly celebrations exemplify the spirit and enthusiasm of Laredoans and the pride they take in their city and country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association on their patriotism and their dedication and extend best wishes to them for a joyous 114th birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
SR 52 was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate Washington's Birthday Celebration Association President Susan Foster, Betty Ann Bunn Moreno, Frank C. Averill, Jr., Rosemary Therese Santos, Alex Jacob Cavazos, Katarina Garcia, Evan A. Valls, Paloma Chapa Mendoza, and Ernesto Knosel Reina.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Birdwell was recognized and introduced to the Senate citizens of Hewitt: Adam Miles, City Manager; Charlie Turner, Mayor; and Wilbert Wachtendorf, City Councilmember.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 34
Senator Duncan offered the following resolution:
SR 34, Recognizing January 25, 2011, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Duncan was recognized and introduced to the Senate Irasema Velasquez, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chair; Joe Rapier, former Chamber of Commerce Chair; and Tim Collins, Chamber of Commerce Chair-elect; accompanied by a delegation of citizens from Lubbock.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 60
Senator Gallegos offered the following resolution:
SR 60, Recognizing January 25, 2011, as East End Chamber Day at the State Capitol.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Gallegos was recognized and introduced to the Senate representatives of the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce: President Frances Castañeda Dyess, Steve Stewart, Bill Johnson, Todd Monette, Johnny Bright, and Diane Schenke.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 72
Senator Lucio offered the following resolution:
SR 72, Recognizing January 25, 2011, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol.
(Senator Eltife in Chair)
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate Pat Ahumada, Mayor of Brownsville; John Reed, Chair, Port of Brownsville; Arturo Farias, Chair, Public Utilities Board; Ernie Hernandez, Cameron County Commissioner; and Rose Gowen, Chair, Community Improvement Corporation of Brownsville.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
(President in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 87
Senator Patrick offered the following resolution:
SR 87, Honoring the efforts of the Boot Campaign and its contributions to United States active duty service members and veterans.
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator Uresti and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Patrick, the resolution was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Patrick was recognized and introduced to the Senate the "Boot Girls" of the Boot Campaign: Leigh Ann Ranslem, Sherri Reuland, Mariae Bui, and Heather Fordham.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 91
Senator Nichols offered the following resolution:
SR 91, Recognizing January 25, 2011, as Texas Merchandise Vending Association Day at the State Capitol.
NICHOLS
ELTIFE
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Nichols, joined by Senator Eltife, was recognized and introduced to the Senate the Texas Merchandise Vending Association delegation and the President of the association, Patrick Moran.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 29
Senator Harris offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Danny F. Vance of Arlington is retiring from the Trinity River Authority of Texas on February 28, 2011, after four decades of outstanding service to the agency; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, Danny Vance was born in Galveston in 1943, and he was raised alongside his brother, Benny, and his sister, Janis, in Palestine; he graduated from Palestine High School in 1962, and he went on to attend Sam Houston State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1966, served as a graduate assistant, and attained a master's degree in business administration in 1968; he also earned a teaching certificate, and for two years he served in the United States Army as a specialist stationed in Germany; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, Mr. Vance joined the Trinity River Authority as assistant to the manager of the Southern Region, and later that year he relocated to Arlington to serve as an administrative services manager for the agency; he also held the positions of general services manager and of regional manager of the Northern Region; in 1979, at the age of 35, he became general manager of the Trinity River Authority, and at the time he was the youngest manager of a major Texas river authority and only the second general manager in the agency's history; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Mr. Vance has overseen the creation of four regional potable water systems and three regional wastewater systems, as well as significant improvements to all nine regional systems, and the Trinity River Authority became the largest river authority in Texas, with major increases to its assets and annual operating budget; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vance further dedicated his time to various regional water planning groups, and he served as president of the Texas Water Conservation Association; he was recognized by many for his leadership in balancing the need for adequate water supplies for a growing population with the environmental needs of the Trinity Basin and the Trinity Bay and Estuary; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Vance enjoys the love and support of his wife, Janet, whom he married in 1967; the Vances are looking forward to their future retirement; and
WHEREAS, Danny Vance has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence over the course of his career, and he may indeed reflect with great pride on his professional achievements as he prepares to embark on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby congratulate Danny F. Vance on his retirement from the Trinity River Authority of Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Vance as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
SR 29 was again read.
The resolution was previously adopted on Monday, January 24, 2011.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Harris was recognized and introduced to the Senate Danny Vance and his wife, Janet; Trinity River Authority of Texas Executive Committee Chairman, Michael Cronin; President of the Board, Linda Timmerman; and Vice-president of the Board, Harold Barnard.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 85
Senator Lucio offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Fethullah Gülen for his ongoing and inspirational contributions to the promotion of global peace and understanding; and
WHEREAS, A Turkish scholar, author, poet, preacher, and educational activist, Fethullah Gülen has inspired a worldwide social movement that promotes humanistic values and service and is known as the Hizmet Movement or the Gülen Movement; and
WHEREAS, Based on the principle that each human being is of value, regardless of background, faith, or culture, the Gülen Movement offers a multifaceted approach to seeking world peace; it places a strong emphasis on intercultural understanding and the embracing of differences; it values compassionate acts of care and concern; and it promotes the importance of education in laying the groundwork for fostering better relationships between diverse populations; and
WHEREAS, The Gülen Movement emphasizes the core concept that peace is a function of tolerance and dialogue; it offers "Living to let others live" as the foundation of a life of altruistic service and calls on the younger generation to combine intellectual enlightenment with spirituality to make the world a better place; and
WHEREAS, The strength of the universal values promoted by the movement has led to the creation of the Gülen Institute at the University of Houston, which promotes academic research as well as grassroots activity as a means to bring about positive social change; Fethullah Gülen and the movement for social justice he inspired are truly deserving of recognition for their impact on our global society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Fethullah Gülen for his dedication to working toward a better world through education, service, tolerance, and the free exchange of ideas 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 85 was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate Congressmen Hasan Murat Mercan, Emin Nedim Ozturk, Abdullah Caliskan, Murat Yildirim, Mehmet Sahin, all from the Republic of Turkey.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 55
Senator Watson offered the following resolution:
SR 55, In memory of Joe Limon Avila of Austin.
On motion of Senator Watson, the resolution was read and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
In honor of the memory of Joe Limon Avila, the text of the resolution is printed at the end of today's Senate Journal.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Watson was recognized and introduced to the Senate Pauline Avila, widow of Joe Limon Avila, and Regina Estrada, his granddaughter.
The Senate welcomed its guests and extended its sympathy.
SENATE RESOLUTION 84
Senator Lucio offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of South Texas and Texans across the state in honoring the victims of violence along our border with Mexico and paying tribute to the brave men and women who place their lives on the line in an effort to create a safe environment for us all; and
WHEREAS, In a continuing struggle for dominance of lucrative smuggling routes along the border, drug cartels have resorted to ever-escalating violence to achieve their aims, including the use of improvised explosive devices and grenades, piracy, the kidnapping and murder of government officials, and the killing of innocent civilians; and
WHEREAS, Coverage of this violence by Mexican media has been effectively silenced, with more than 20 journalists having been killed in the last four years; and
WHEREAS, This brutality and aggression has begun to have an effect on the United States and its citizens; consular workers and tourists have lost their lives, stray bullets from gunfire have landed on the campuses of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College and The University of Texas at El Paso, and sporadic gun battles have caused the closure of international bridges; and
WHEREAS, Much progress has been made in the fight against the cartels; various police departments have initiated programs to increase enforcement, and the Texas Department of Public Safety, the game wardens of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, county sheriffs, and United States Customs and Border Patrol officers are cooperating to ensure the safety and well-being of border residents; and
WHEREAS, To remember, honor, and support the individuals and families on both sides of the border who are affected by the difficulties of our neighbors to the south, Senator Eddie Lucio has initiated Prayers for Peace, a special day of prayer and spiritual meditation on the need for peace along the border that takes place the second Thursday of each month; and
WHEREAS, Despite the violence and uncertainty, the Rio Grande Valley remains a vibrant, growing region that is proud of its rich history and traditions; it continues to be a leading destination for tourists and seasonal residents, and its citizens stand ready to face the future with confidence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby honor the victims of the senseless violence being perpetrated along our southern border and pay tribute to the brave men and women who are working tirelessly to end it; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a reflection of the high regard of the Texas Senate for their sacrifice and their courage.
(Senator Eltife in Chair)
SR 84 was read and was adopted without objection.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Messages from the Governor were read and were referred to the Committee on Nominations:
January 19, 2011
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS, TEXAS
John David White - Houston
Appointment Date: January 4, 2011
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, CHIEF
Lyn Cathleen Parsley - Austin
Appointment Date: June 11, 2010
Expiration Date: May 15, 2012
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
STATE
Merrideth Jeran Akers - Plano
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES COUNCIL
Gary Don Newsom, M.D. - Austin
Appointment Date: July 16, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Jose Cuevas, Jr. - Midland
Appointment Date: November 10, 2010
Expiration Date: November 15, 2015
ANGELINA AND NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dominick B. "Nick" Bruno, II - Jacksonville
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: September 5, 2015
Keith Drewery - Nacogdoches
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: September 5, 2015
James Edward Hughes, Jr. - Newton
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: September 5, 2015
ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS
Coleman Hudgins Locke - Wharton
Appointment Date: September 6, 2009
Expiration Date: September 6, 2015
Ralph Simmons - Tenaha
Appointment Date: September 6, 2009
Expiration Date: September 6, 2015
Beauregard Brite White - Rosanky
Appointment Date: September 6, 2009
Expiration Date: September 6, 2015
APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS
Malachi Obadiah Boyuls - Dallas
Appointment Date: June 30, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2012
Luis Felipe De La Garza, Jr. - Laredo
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2012
Laurie Carden Fontana - Houston
Appointment Date: January 6, 2011
Expiration Date: January 31, 2012
Shannon K. McClendon - Dripping Springs
Appointment Date: January 6, 2011
Expiration Date: January 31, 2012
Sheryl R. Swift - Galveston
Appointment Date: June 30, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2011
ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE
Rita Esther Baca - El Paso
Appointment Date: September 21, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2011
Dale Wills Brock - Wichita Falls
Appointment Date: March 15, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2013
Linda Ann Hatchel - Woodway
Appointment Date: December 28, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Patty Hayes Huffines - Austin
Appointment Date: December 28, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Liza B. Lewis - San Antonio
Appointment Date: December 28, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Jacoba-Jetske S. "Cobie" Russell - Dallas
Appointment Date: December 28, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Stephanie Shawn Stephens - Houston
Appointment Date: December 28, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES COUNCIL
Judy Castle Scott - Dallas
Appointment Date: November 29, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
AUTISM AND PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS
COUNCIL ON
Callie M. Matthews - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: June 30, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
Pamela R. Rollins, Ed.D. - Dallas
Appointment Date: June 30, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Glenn Roque-Jackson - Plano
Appointment Date: June 30, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Stephanie Sokolosky - Lubbock
Appointment Date: June 30, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael "Todd" Brashears, Ed.D. - Wolfforth
Appointment Date: December 3, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
William Arthur "Bill" Masterson - Guthrie
Appointment Date: March 15, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
Jeffrey Tallas - Sugar Land
Appointment Date: May 27, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
CANCER PREVENTION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Joyce King - Plano
Appointment Date: May 5, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2013
Samuel Philip Wilson - Austin
Appointment Date: March 12, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2015
COASTAL COORDINATION COUNCIL
Bob McCan - Victoria
Appointment Date: June 9, 2009
Expiration Date: May 31, 2011
Jerry A. Mohn - Galveston
Appointment Date: June 9, 2009
Expiration Date: May 31, 2011
COASTAL WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alan D. Conner - Dayton
Appointment Date: August 19, 2010
Expiration Date: April 1, 2012
Douglas E. Walker - Beach City
Appointment Date: December 1, 2010
Expiration Date: April 1, 2011
COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, LOWER
Jett Jay Johnson - Goldthwaite
Appointment Date: December 17, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, UPPER
Eva Horton - San Angelo
Appointment Date: June 10, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL
Sarah Abraham - Sugar Land
Appointment Date: March 17, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
CREDIT UNION COMMISSION
Rob Kyker - Richardson
Appointment Date: September 9, 2009
Expiration Date: February 15, 2015
CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL, TEXAS
Katherine Cabaniss - Houston
Appointment Date: September 21, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2013
William R. McDaniel - Montgomery
Appointment Date: September 21, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2013
DEAF, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE
Tyran Paul Lee - Humble
Appointment Date: November 23, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2013
DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
James Wesley Chancellor, D.D.S. - Garden Ridge
Appointment Date: August 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
Christina Stirling - Brownsville
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
Elizabeth J. Tindall - Odessa
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
Mary Kate "Suzy" Weems, Ph.D. - Waco
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TEXAS
David Gregorio Cabrales - Dallas
Appointment Date: December 29, 2009
Expiration Date:
Marc Angelley Farmer - Lubbock
Appointment Date: December 1, 2010
Expiration Date:
Mario Omar Garcia - La Vernia
Appointment Date: December 8, 2010
Expiration Date:
Macedonio "Massey" Villarreal - Sugar Land
Appointment Date: January 10, 2011
Expiration Date:
EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS HIGHER
Durga D. Agrawal, Ph.D. - Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Dennis D. Golden, O.D. - Carthage
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Harold W. Hahn - El Paso
Appointment Date: August 9, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2013
Wallace L. Hall, Jr. - Dallas
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
EDUCATION, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF, CHAIR
Gail Lowe - Lampasas
Appointment Date: July 10, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
Laurie Bricker - Houston
Appointment Date: December 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
Leonard Curtis Culwell, Ed.D. - Garland
Appointment Date: March 15, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE
William H. "Bill" Buchholtz - San Antonio
Appointment Date: November 23, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
Mitchell F. Fuller, II - Cedar Park
Appointment Date: December 21, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
EMERGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TEXAS
Graciela G. Flores - Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: May 13, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
Virginia Kathleen Moore - Lake Jackson
Appointment Date: May 13, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
Dennis Ray Rice - Canyon
Appointment Date: May 13, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
Stephen K. Williams - Carthage
Appointment Date: November 12, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
Carry A. Baker - Amarillo
Appointment Date: January 7, 2011
Expiration Date: September 26, 2015
Lamberto J. "Bobby" Balli - Houston
Appointment Date: January 7, 2011
Expiration Date: September 26, 2015
James Alan "Jim" Greer - Keller
Appointment Date: January 7, 2011
Expiration Date: September 26, 2015
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Carlos Rubinstein - Austin
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Jason Byron Peeler - Floresville
Appointment Date: June 3, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS
David Jesus Cibrian - San Antonio
Appointment Date: July 31, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Cynthia F. Lyons - El Paso
Appointment Date: April 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2016
Jonathan B. Newton - Houston
Appointment Date: April 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2016
Hilliard "Jay" Shands, III - Lufkin
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
William James White - Georgetown
Appointment Date: April 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2016
FIRE FIGHTERS' PENSION COMMISSIONER
Sherri Barr Walker - Pflugerville
Appointment Date: November 15, 2010
Expiration Date: July 1, 2011
FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Louis "Tony" Cortes - San Antonio
Appointment Date: May 27, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
John Tilden McMakin - LaRue
Appointment Date: January 10, 2011
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
Leonardo L. Perez - Brownsville
Appointment Date: September 24, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
John Martin Bradley - Georgetown
Appointment Date: September 29, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Lance T. Evans - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: October 9, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Norma Jean Farley, M.D. - Harlingen
Appointment Date: September 29, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Nizam Peerwani, M.D. - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: December 14, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
GALVESTON COUNTY PORTS, BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS FOR
Henry Stephen Porretto - Galveston
Appointment Date: March 18, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2014
GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
Justin McNamee - Rowlett
Appointment Date: March 11, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS
Steven Vaughn Tays - San Antonio
Appointment Date: August 19, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2011
GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Zoe Milian Barinaga - Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2011
Randy Jarrell - Galveston
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2012
Lamont Edward Meaux - Stowell
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2012
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER OF
Thomas M. Suehs - Austin
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL, STATEWIDE
James Alexander, Ph.D. - Caldwell
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: August 1, 2013
Richard Lynn Beard - Mesquite
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: August 1, 2015
Fred Sinclair Brinkley, Jr. - Austin
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: August 1, 2015
Janet Buckley Claborn - Muleshoe
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: August 1, 2011
Brenda Dever-Armstrong - San Antonio
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: August 1, 2015
Steven N. Nguyen, O.D. - Irving
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: August 1, 2011
Roger Michael Ragain, M.D. - Lubbock
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: August 1, 2015
HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY CORPORATION, TEXAS
David C. Fleeger, M.D. - Austin
Appointment Date: June 11, 2010
Expiration Date: June 15, 2011
Edward W. Marx - Colleyville
Appointment Date: June 11, 2010
Expiration Date: June 15, 2011
Kathleen K. Mechler - Fredericksburg
Appointment Date: June 11, 2010
Expiration Date: June 15, 2011
Judith Day Powell - The Woodlands
Appointment Date: June 11, 2010
Expiration Date: June 15, 2011
J. Darren Rodgers - Dallas
Appointment Date: June 11, 2010
Expiration Date: June 15, 2011
Stephen Yurco, M.D. - Austin
Appointment Date: June 11, 2010
Expiration Date: June 15, 2011
HEARING INSTRUMENTS, STATE COMMITTEE OF EXAMINERS IN THE
FITTING AND DISPENSING OF
Carla Sue Hoffman - Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: January 20, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
James Paul Jay - Temple
Appointment Date: January 20, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
Cindy M. Steinbart - Round Rock
Appointment Date: January 20, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Lowell Adams Keig - Austin
Appointment Date: August 26, 2009
Expiration Date: January 31, 2013
INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON
Jon H. Burrows - Temple
Appointment Date: July 29, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Knox Fitzpatrick - Dallas
Appointment Date: July 29, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Benny Glen Whitley - Hurst
Appointment Date: July 29, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, TEXAS
Roland Lee Brown - Midlothian
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
Joe D. Campos - Dallas
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Randall Reddin Childers - Hewitt
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Amy Dempsey - Austin
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Martin J. Garza - San Antonio
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Mark Remmert - Liberty Hill
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Jesse Rider - Tyler
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Richard S. Moore - Goliad
Appointment Date: August 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
JEFFERSON AND ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS
Martin E. Broussard - Beaumont
Appointment Date: December 10, 2010
Expiration Date: August 22, 2012
George W. Brown, III - Beaumont
Appointment Date: October 16, 2009
Expiration Date: August 22, 2011
Russell S. Covington - Orange
Appointment Date: October 16, 2009
Expiration Date: August 22, 2011
Travis Todd Miller, D.D.S. - Orange
Appointment Date: December 10, 2010
Expiration Date: August 22, 2012
William F. Scott - Nederland
Appointment Date: October 16, 2009
Expiration Date: August 22, 2011
JUDGE, 243RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, EL PASO COUNTY
Bill D. Hicks, Jr. - El Paso
Appointment Date: January 4, 2011
Expiration Date:
JUDGE, 378TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ELLIS COUNTY
Joe F. Grubbs - Waxahachie
Appointment Date: January 1, 2011
Expiration Date:
JUDGE, 438TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, BEXAR COUNTY
Victor H. Negron, Jr. - San Antonio
Appointment Date: September 1, 2010
Expiration Date:
JUDGE, 439TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ROCKWALL COUNTY
David E. Rakow - Rockwall
Appointment Date: November 2, 2010
Expiration Date:
JUDGE, 96TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TARRANT COUNTY
Reuben "R. H." Wallace, Jr. - Keller
Appointment Date: November 12, 2010
Expiration Date:
JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
Martha Morales Hernandez - Diboll
Appointment Date: July 13, 2010
Expiration Date: November 19, 2015
Diane DeLaTorre Threadgill - Midlothian
Appointment Date: July 13, 2010
Expiration Date: November 19, 2015
JUDICIAL COUNCIL, TEXAS
Richard Battle - Lakeway
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: June 30, 2015
Henry Nuss - Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: June 30, 2015
JUSTICE, 1ST COURT OF APPEALS, HARRIS COUNTY
Harvey G. Brown, Jr. - Houston
Appointment Date: November 10, 2010
Expiration Date:
JUSTICE, 3RD COURT OF APPEALS, AUSTIN
Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Rose - Austin
Appointment Date: November 12, 2010
Expiration Date:
JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
William Player Conley - Wimberley
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Migdalia Lopez - Harlingen
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Scott O'Grady - McKinney
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION,
COMMISSION ON
James Neil Oakley - Spicewood
Appointment Date: March 11, 2010
Expiration Date: August 30, 2011
J.B. Pennington - Jersey Village
Appointment Date: September 21, 2009
Expiration Date: August 30, 2015
Ruben Villescas - Pharr
Appointment Date: September 21, 2009
Expiration Date: August 30, 2015
John Randall "Randy" Watson - Burleson
Appointment Date: December 2, 2010
Expiration Date: August 30, 2015
LEASE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE LANDS, BOARD
FOR
Wesley D. Lloyd - Waco
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
LEASE OF TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE LANDS, BOARD FOR
Wesley D. Lloyd - Waco
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS STATE
Martha D. Freeman - West Lake Hills
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: September 28, 2015
Larry G. Holt - College Station
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: September 28, 2015
Sandra Pickett - Liberty
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: September 28, 2015
LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
Winston Krause - Austin
Appointment Date: August 27, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
Michael Bernhardt - Wichita Falls
Appointment Date: March 17, 2010
Expiration Date: February 25, 2016
Kenneth "Kenny" Bryant - Wichita Falls
Appointment Date: March 17, 2010
Expiration Date: February 25, 2016
Tiffany Dawn Burks - Grand Prairie
Appointment Date: March 17, 2010
Expiration Date: February 25, 2016
Samuel Molinar "Sam" Sanchez - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: March 17, 2010
Expiration Date: February 25, 2012
MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
Ernest "Ernie" Aliseda - McAllen
Appointment Date: August 13, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
Arthur R. Emerson - San Antonio
Appointment Date: October 20, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
William H. Parry, III - Belton
Appointment Date: November 23, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
Alton Fredrick Thomas, Jr. - El Paso
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
MOTOR VEHICLES BOARD, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Clifford Ernest Butler - Mount Pleasant
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
James Robert "Jim" Campbell, Jr. - Sachse
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
Ramsay H. Gillman - Houston
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
Cheryl E. Johnson - Friendswood
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
Victor Rodriguez - McAllen
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
William Marvin Rush - Seguin
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
Laura Ryan Heizer - Cypress
Appointment Date: July 30, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
Victor Thomas Vandergriff - Arlington
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
John Henry Walker, III - Houston
Appointment Date: September 28, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TEXAS
Julie Oakley - Spicewood
Appointment Date: July 22, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Linda S. Foster-Smith - Georgetown
Appointment Date: October 16, 2009
Expiration Date: July 1, 2015
NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LOWER
Mary "Sue" Cleveland - Lumberton
Appointment Date: August 6, 2009
Expiration Date: July 28, 2015
Jimmie Ruth Cooley - Woodville
Appointment Date: August 6, 2009
Expiration Date: July 28, 2015
Kathleen Thea Jackson - Beaumont
Appointment Date: August 6, 2009
Expiration Date: July 28, 2015
NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Kelly Shepard - Weatherford
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2011
NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tomas Ramirez, III - Moore
Appointment Date: June 3, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
Stephen Hamilton Thomas - Portland
Appointment Date: November 23, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
DeLana Kaye Honaker, Ph.D. - Amarillo
Appointment Date: July 12, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
OMBUDSMAN FOR STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS, INDEPENDENT
George P. Bithos, D.D.S., Ph.D. - Austin
Appointment Date: February 11, 2010
Expiration Date: June 11, 2011
ONE CALL BOARD
Dean D. Bernal - Austin
Appointment Date: March 18, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2012
Joseph F. Berry - Pearland
Appointment Date: September 24, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2013
Barry Calhoun - Richardson
Appointment Date: September 24, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2013
Julio Cerda - Mission
Appointment Date: March 18, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2012
Judith H. Devenport - Midland
Appointment Date: September 24, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2013
Jason Hartgraves - Frisco
Appointment Date: March 18, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2012
John Linton - McAllen
Appointment Date: September 24, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2013
Janie Lou Walenta - Quitman
Appointment Date: March 18, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2012
ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL
Scott Ralph Adams - Fort Davis
Appointment Date: September 15, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2012
Elaine Anne Boatright - Smithville
Appointment Date: October 23, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Brian J. Christian - Round Rock
Appointment Date: September 15, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2012
Jaime Ariel Garza - Harlingen
Appointment Date: June 10, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Richard Dwain Gerard - Livingston
Appointment Date: September 15, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2012
Sockalingam "Sam" Kannappan - Houston
Appointment Date: October 23, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Janet Dee Meyers - Aubrey
Appointment Date: September 15, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2012
Brian L. Padden - Austin
Appointment Date: October 23, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Carl Russell, Jr. - Lubbock
Appointment Date: October 23, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
William F. "Dubb" Smith, III - Dripping Springs
Appointment Date: October 23, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Ronald J. Suchecki, Jr. - China Spring
Appointment Date: September 15, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2012
PARDONS AND PAROLES, BOARD OF
David Gutierrez - Lubbock
Appointment Date: September 14, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. - Beeville
Appointment Date: June 4, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Wilson Benjamin "Ben" Fry - San Benito
Appointment Date: January 6, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Joyce Tipton - Houston
Appointment Date: January 6, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Charles F. Wetherbee - Boerne
Appointment Date: January 6, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
Kathleen Ann Luedtke-Hoffmann, Ph.D. - Garland
Appointment Date: June 3, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2011
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS
Margaret Bentley - DeSoto
Appointment Date: March 11, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Tammy Betancourt - Houston
Appointment Date: November 2, 2010
Expiration Date: September 5, 2015
Carlos DeHoyos - Gladewater
Appointment Date: November 2, 2010
Expiration Date: September 5, 2015
Richard Allen "Rick" Lord - Pasadena
Appointment Date: November 2, 2010
Expiration Date: September 5, 2015
PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Charles Jason Hubbard, D.P.M. - Austin
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: July 10, 2015
Harold Ashley Ledger, D.P.M. - Nolanville
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: July 10, 2015
Morgan Talbot - McAllen
Appointment Date: September 17, 2009
Expiration Date: July 10, 2015
PRESIDING JUDGE, EIGHTH ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
Roger Jeffrey Walker - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: February 12, 2010
Expiration Date: February 25, 2014
PRESIDING JUDGE, FIFTH ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
J. Rolando Olvera, Jr. - Brownsville
Appointment Date: January 4, 2011
Expiration Date: January 3, 2015
PRESIDING JUDGE, SEVENTH ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
Morton "Dean" Rucker, II - Midland
Appointment Date: September 20, 2010
Expiration Date: October 4, 2014
PRESIDING JUDGE, THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
Billy Ray Stubblefield - Georgetown
Appointment Date: February 4, 2010
Expiration Date: February 11, 2014
PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
Jeffrey Baker, Ph.D. - League City
Appointment Date: December 17, 2010
Expiration Date: October 31, 2015
Carlos Chacon - El Paso
Appointment Date: March 24, 2010
Expiration Date: October 31, 2015
Leslie Dee Rosenstein, Ph.D. - Austin
Appointment Date: March 24, 2010
Expiration Date: October 31, 2015
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
A. Cynthia "Cindy" Leon - Mission
Appointment Date: January 10, 2011
Expiration Date: January 1, 2016
Allan B. Polunsky - San Antonio
Appointment Date: December 31, 2009
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Donna Nelson - Austin
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2015
PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
Sheri Sanders Givens - Round Rock
Appointment Date: December 21, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Alan Scott Haywood - Austin
Appointment Date: November 24, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
Michael Floyd Martin, D.V.M. - San Antonio
Appointment Date: November 3, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
REAL ESTATE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Kimberly Shambley - Dallas
Appointment Date: April 30, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2015
RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jerry B. Daniel - Truscott
Appointment Date: August 11, 2009
Expiration Date: August 11, 2015
George Wilson Scaling, II - Henrietta
Appointment Date: August 11, 2009
Expiration Date: August 11, 2015
Cliff A. Skiles, Jr., D.V.M. - Hereford
Appointment Date: August 11, 2009
Expiration Date: August 11, 2015
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, CAMERON COUNTY
David Allex - Harlingen
Appointment Date: March 26, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, CAMINO REAL
Scott A. McLaughlin - El Paso
Appointment Date: August 11, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, GRAYSON COUNTY
Will Rich Hubbard, Jr. - Tioga
Appointment Date: April 30, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, HIDALGO COUNTY
Dennis Burleson - Mission
Appointment Date: March 26, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, NORTH EAST TEXAS
Jeff Austin, III - Tyler
Appointment Date: March 23, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TEXAS COUNTY AND DISTRICT
Jerry V. Bigham - Canyon
Appointment Date: May 13, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
Daniel R. Haggerty - El Paso
Appointment Date: May 13, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
Jan Kennady - New Braunfels
Appointment Date: May 13, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
Dorye Kristeen Roe - Bryan
Appointment Date: November 30, 2009
Expiration Date: December 31, 2011
RISK MANAGEMENT BOARD
Stephanie E. Simmons, Ph.D. - Missouri City
Appointment Date: January 6, 2011
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
John Wesley Youngblood - Cameron
Appointment Date: December 21, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2013
RURAL AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Bryan Keith Tucker - Childress
Appointment Date: March 11, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cary McClure "Mac" Abney - Marshall
Appointment Date: August 6, 2009
Expiration Date: July 6, 2015
Connie Wade - Longview
Appointment Date: August 6, 2009
Expiration Date: July 6, 2015
Constance M. "Connie" Ware - Marshall
Appointment Date: August 6, 2009
Expiration Date: July 6, 2015
SABINE RIVER COMPACT ADMINISTRATION
Jerry F. Gipson - Longview
Appointment Date: July 13, 2010
Expiration Date: July 12, 2016
SCHOOL LAND BOARD
Thomas "Tommy" Orr - Houston
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: August 29, 2011
SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER BOARD, TEXAS
Dewey "Mike" Cox - Driftwood
Appointment Date: March 19, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Garry Edward Eoff - Brownwood
Appointment Date: March 19, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Daniel Riley Griffith, II - Pflugerville
Appointment Date: March 19, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Stephen Raley - Lufkin
Appointment Date: March 19, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
Dawn DuBose Randle - Houston
Appointment Date: March 19, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Nancy Ann Pearson - Burton
Appointment Date: April 27, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE
Larry D. Jacobs - Montgomery
Appointment Date: March 11, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2012
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, STATE BOARD OF
EXAMINERS FOR
Kimberly M. Carlisle - Plano
Appointment Date: January 12, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Kerry Ormson, Ed.D. - Amarillo
Appointment Date: January 12, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Christopher J. Rourk - Dallas
Appointment Date: January 12, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN POLICY COMMITTEE
Peter Paul Flores - Austin
Appointment Date: June 14, 2010
Expiration Date: January 1, 2012
Louri Marie O'Leary - Austin
Appointment Date: June 14, 2010
Expiration Date: January 1, 2012
Jason Kevin Patteson - Austin
Appointment Date: June 14, 2010
Expiration Date: January 1, 2012
Carol Frost Treadway - Austin
Appointment Date: June 14, 2010
Expiration Date: January 1, 2012
SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Borden E. Bell, Jr. - Texarkana
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
David Neeley - Mount Pleasant
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
Michael Edward Russell - Clarksville
Appointment Date: November 2, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Todd F. Barth - Houston
Appointment Date: October 16, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Christopher S. Moss - Lufkin
Appointment Date: March 15, 2010
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
F. Nanette Sissney - Whitesboro
Appointment Date: October 16, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Penny Forrest - Waco
Appointment Date: September 9, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
James Virgil "J. V." Martin - Sweetwater
Appointment Date: September 9, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Linda McKenna - Harlingen
Appointment Date: September 9, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Debra Montford - San Antonio
Appointment Date: November 12, 2010
Expiration Date: January 31, 2011
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
Mary Wilson - Austin
Appointment Date: September 9, 2009
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William W. "Bill" Collins, Jr. - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: December 14, 2009
Expiration Date: March 15, 2015
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Nandita V. Berry - Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Tilman Fertitta - Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
Jarvis Vincent Hollingsworth - Sugar Land
Appointment Date: August 31, 2009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Michael R. Bradford - Midland
Appointment Date: July 31, 2009
Expiration Date: May 22, 2015
Steve Mitchell - Richardson
Appointment Date: July 31, 2009
Expiration Date: May 22, 2015
George B. "Brint" Ryan - Dallas
Appointment Date: August 24, 2009
Expiration Date: May 22, 2015
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Robert Steven "Steve" Hicks - Austin
Appointment Date: July 2, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2015
Brenda Pejovich - Dallas
Appointment Date: July 2, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
Richard A. McLeon, IV - Victoria
Appointment Date: November 10, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2011
James Henry Scott - San Antonio
Appointment Date: November 10, 2010
Expiration Date: December 31, 2015
VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
Bud E. Alldredge, D.V.M. - Sweetwater
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: August 26, 2015
John Todd Henry, D.V.M. - Wimberley
Appointment Date: August 9, 2010
Expiration Date: August 26, 2015
Paul Martinez - Sonora
Appointment Date: September 23, 2009
Expiration Date: August 26, 2015
YOUTH COMMISSION INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN, TEXAS
Debbie Kay Unruh - Austin
Appointment Date: November 1, 2010
Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
YOUTH COMMISSION, TEXAS
Joseph D. Brown - Sherman
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Larry Carroll - Midland
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Scott W. Fisher - Bedford
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Manson B. Johnson - Houston
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
J. Rolando Olvera, Jr. - Brownsville
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Toni Sykora - San Antonio
Appointment Date: March 10, 2010
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
David D. Teuscher, M.D. - Beaumont
Appointment Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2011
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Rick Perry
Governor
January 21, 2011
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
To be Judge of the 43rd Judicial District Court, Parker County, for a term until the next General Election and until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified:
Trey Edward Loftin
Aledo, Texas
Mr. Loftin is replacing Judge Don Chrestman who resigned.
To be Judge of the 431st Judicial District Court, Denton County, pursuant to HB 4833, 81st Legislature, Regular Session, for a term until the next General Election and until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified:
Jonathan M. Bailey
Highland Village, Texas
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Rick Perry
Governor
MESSAGES FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
The following Messages from the Supreme Court of Texas were read and were referred to the Committee on Nominations:
The Supreme Court of Texas
July 2, 2009
The Honorable David Dewhurst
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Capitol Station
P. O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst:
Since adjournment of the 81st Texas Legislature, the Supreme Court of Texas has made the following appointments to the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors which require the advice and consent of the Senate:
Annette Raggette, Austin, Texas
Timothy D. Belton, Bellaire, Texas
Ms. Raggette was appointed on June 2, 2009, to a term of three years which will expire on June 30, 2012. Ms. Raggette replaces Robert Kyker whose term expired June 30, 2009.
Mr. Belton was appointed June 22, 2009, to a term of three years which will expire on June 30, 2012. Mr. Belton replaces Curtis Flowers whose term expired June 30, 2009.
The Supreme Court of Texas requests the consent and confirmation of the Senate for each of these appointments.
Sincerely,
/s/Nathan L. Hecht
Senior Justice
The Supreme Court of Texas
January 10, 2011
The Honorable David Dewhurst
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Capitol Station
P. O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst:
Since adjournment of the 81st Texas Legislature, the Supreme Court of Texas has made the following appointments, all of which require the advice and consent of the Senate:
State Commission on Judicial Conduct
The Honorable Joel Baker
Constitutional County Court Judge, Smith County
Tyler, Texas
The Honorable Edward J. Spillane, III
Municipal Court Judge, Brazos County
College Station, Texas
The Honorable Steven L. Seider
Justice of the Peace, Dallas County
Dallas, Texas
The Honorable M. Sue Kurita
County Court at Law Judge, El Paso County
El Paso, Texas
Judge Joel Baker was appointed on July 14, 2009, to fulfill the unexpired term of Judge Ernie Houdashell, which will expire November 19, 2011.
Judge Edward J. Spillane was appointed on December 7, 2009, to a term of six years which will expire November 19, 2015. Judge Spillane succeeds Judge Monica Gonzalez.
Judge Steven L. Seider was appointed on February 25, 2010, to a term of six years which will expire on November 19, 2015. Judge Seider succeeds Judge Tom Lawrence.
Judge M. Sue Kurita was appointed on August 16, 2010, to a term of six years which will expire November 19, 2015. Judge Kurita succeeds Judge Michael Fields.
Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas
Ms. Becky Baskin Ferguson
Midland, Texas
Ms. Virginia Campbell
Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Ferguson was appointed on May 26, 2010, to a term of three years which will expire on June 30, 2013. Ms. Ferguson succeeds Samuel B. Lovelady.
Ms. Campbell was appointed on May 26, 2010, to a term of three years which will expire on June 30, 2013. Ms. Campbell succeeds Deborah Ruth Gagliardi.
Employees Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees
Mr. Ira Craig Hester
Austin, Texas
Mr. Hester was reappointed on August 31, 2010, to a term of six years which will expire on August 31, 2016.
The Court respectfully requests the consent and confirmation of the Senate for each of the above listed appointments.
Sincerely,
/s/Wallace B. Jefferson
Chief Justice
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SENATE
On motion of Senator Duncan and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 12:38 p.m. resolved into a Committee of the Whole Senate to consider SB 14 with Senator Duncan presiding.
IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The President called the Senate to order at 9:20 p.m. as In Legislative Session.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SENATE REPORT
Senator Duncan was recognized and reported that the Committee of the Whole Senate had met and reported SB 14 to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
MOTION IN WRITING
Senator Fraser offered the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move that SB 14, relating to voter identification requirements, be made a special order for 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2011, and thereafter until disposed of on second and third readings.
FRASER
The Motion In Writing prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 12.
Yeas: Birdwell, Carona, Deuell, Duncan, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Harris, Hegar, Huffman, Jackson, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Seliger, Shapiro, Wentworth, Williams.
Nays: Davis, Ellis, Gallegos, Hinojosa, Lucio, Rodriguez, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 18
On motion of Senator Estes, Senator Patrick will be shown as Co-author of SB 18.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1
On motion of Senator Ogden, Senators Eltife and Patrick will be shown as Co-authors of SJR 1.
RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION
The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:
Memorial Resolution
SR 89 by Van de Putte, In memory of Wesley J. Rice of San Antonio.
Congratulatory Resolutions
SR 48 by Harris and Davis, Congratulating the Texas Rangers on winning the American League Championship and advancing to the World Series.
SR 83 by Williams, Shapiro, and Whitmire, Recognizing the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 86 by Lucio, Recognizing Juan de Dios Garcia for his accomplishments as the boys' soccer coach at Hanna High School in Brownsville.
SR 88 by Van de Putte, Recognizing John Wesley Boldt for his contributions to the field of medicine.
Official Designation Resolutions
SR 81 by Harris and Davis, Celebrating January 26, 2011, as Arlington to Austin Day.
SR 82 by Zaffirini, Recognizing January 26, 2011, as Laredo Legislative Day at the Capitol.
RECESS
On motion of Senator Whitmire, the Senate at 9:23 p.m. recessed until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
APPENDIX
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
January 24, 2011
SR 29, SR 31, SR 39, SR 40, SR 41, SR 42, SR 43, SR 44, SR 45, SR 46, SR 47, SR 49, SR 50, SR 51, SR 53, SR 54, SR 57, SR 58, SR 59, SR 61, SR 62, SR 63, SR 64, SR 65, SR 66, SR 67, SR 68, SR 69, SR 70, SR 71, SR 73, SR 74, SR 75, SR 76, SR 77, SR 78, SR 79, SR 80
In Memory
of
Joe Limon Avila
Senate Resolution 55
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of business owner Joe Limon Avila, who died January 9, 2011, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Joe Avila was born in Austin April 14, 1929; he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, He dedicated his life to his childhood dream of becoming a restaurant owner; he believed and proved that anything is possible if you work hard and persevere; Joe's Bakery and Coffee Shop was the fulfillment of his dream; and
WHEREAS, He also believed strongly in giving back to the community, and he always remembered the neighborhood from which he came; he loved to make people laugh and delighted in playing jokes; and
WHEREAS, The way he lived his life and his devout faith played a vital role in the way he raised his daughters, whom he inspired to accept both the joys and hardships of life; he leaves a legacy of service and accomplishments that will be long remembered by all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband to his wife of 56 years, Pauline, and a loving father and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe Limon Avila and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family; 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 Joe Limon Avila.
WATSON