(Wednesday, March 4, 2015)

The Senate met at 11:02 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.

The roll was called and the following Senators were present:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

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

Pastor Jon Randles, Victory Life Baptist Church, Lubbock, was introduced by Senator Perry and offered the invocation as follows:

Holy, loving, and powerful God, we thank You today for Your constant faithfulness and goodness towards us as the people of Texas, the United States of America, and the world. I personally want to thank You for the blessing of living in West Texas where so much of Your best has come together to create the hardworking, honest, and friendly folks who are my neighbors and friends. In a world that is filled with the needy, lonely, and hurting people, You and You alone can offer the things necessary today to meet our needs. May these Texas leaders lean on You for wisdom and not on their own understanding. True wisdom and guidance only You can give. May these leaders lean on You for strength to follow through and implement those things that You show them are right and just. May these Texans find in You alone the truth to know who they are, to know who they serve, and to know where they are going. O God, may it be Your way. Bless this Senate today and bless the great State of Texas. May we as leaders and Texans always acknowledge that allegiance must first and foremost be to You. It is in Your name above all names that we pray. Amen.

Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.

The motion prevailed without objection.

Senator Watson was recognized and presented Dr. Poonam Rane of Austin as the Physician of the Day.

The Senate welcomed Dr. Rane and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

Senator Perry offered the following resolution:

SR 310, Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Texas Tech University System Day.

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator Perry was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Tech University System delegation:  Chancellor Robert Duncan, Regent John Esparza, Regent Debbie Montford, and Health Sciences Center President Tedd Mitchell.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Hinojosa was recognized and introduced to the Senate a nurse practitioner delegation, accompanied by the founder of the Lopez Family Clinic, April E. Lopez.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Estes, joined by Senators Hall and V. Taylor, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Wylie delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Uresti was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Kinney County delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate an Arts Education Days delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Uresti was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Reeves County delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator L. Taylor, on behalf of Senator Eltife, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Cass County delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator L. Taylor offered the following resolution:

SR 318, Welcoming the delegation from the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol.

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator L. Taylor was recognized and introduced to the Senate a La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Nelson was recognized and introduced to the Senate an American Cancer Society delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Huffines offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding in 2015; and

WHEREAS, In response to the growth of the Catholic population in Texas, Pope Leo XIII created the Diocese of Dallas in 1890; Thomas Francis Brennan of Tipperary, Ireland, was appointed as the first bishop over an area that encompassed most of North and West Texas; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, the Diocese of Dallas has evolved to accommodate the changing needs of its parishioners, with the establishment of such institutions as the Texas Catholic diocesan newspaper, Holy Trinity College, and Saint Paul Hospital; in 1902, the Sacred Heart Cathedral was constructed when the congregation outgrew the simple wooden church that had previously served as the seat of the diocese; as the local Catholic population continued to increase, the boundaries were redrawn several times to form the Dioceses of El Paso, Amarillo, Austin, San Angelo, Fort Worth, and Tyler, and today, the Diocese of Dallas covers an area of 7,523 square miles, including Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall Counties, and it is one of the fastest growing dioceses in the country; and

WHEREAS, Since 2007, the faithful of the diocese have benefited from the wise and compassionate oversight of Bishop Kevin Joseph Farrell, who is leading an effort not only to increase parish support for families and children but also to advance work on restoration of the landmark Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe; and

WHEREAS, Countless Texans have looked to the Catholic Diocese of Dallas for spiritual guidance over the last 125 years, and its member parishes continue to be a positive and vital force in the communities they serve; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas and extend to its parishioners and clergy sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the diocese as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

SR 290 was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator Huffines was recognized and introduced to the Senate Bishop Deshotel, Lynn Rossol, and Bill Keffler.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Hall offered the following resolution:

SR 296, Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Hunt County Day.

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator Hall was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Hunt County Day delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Perry offered the following resolution:

SR 311, Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Wilbarger County and City of Vernon Day.

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator Perry was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Willbarger County and City of Vernon Day delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Ellis was recognized and introduced to the Senate YES Prep Public Schools representatives.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator L. Taylor offered the following resolution:

SR 319, Welcoming the Angleton Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership Class 2015 to the State Capitol.

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator L. Taylor was recognized and introduced to the Senate an Angleton Chamber of Commerce delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

The President announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading would be postponed until the end of today's session.

There was no objection.

HOUSE CHAMBER

Austin, Texas

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 1

The Honorable President of the Senate

Senate Chamber

Austin, Texas

Mr. President:

I am directed by the house to inform the senate that the house has taken the following action:

THE HOUSE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

Designating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas.

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, and ending on Monday, March 9, 2015.

Respectfully,

/s/Robert Haney, Chief Clerk

House of Representatives

Senator Huffines offered the following resolution:

SR 302, Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Dallas Regional Chamber Day.

HUFFINES

WEST

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator Huffines, joined by Senator West, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Dallas Regional Chamber delegation:  2015 Chair H. Ralph Hawkins; 2013 Chair Anne Motsenbocker; Public Policy Advisory Council Chair Steve Good; Water, Energy, and Environment Committee Chair Fred Perpall; and President and CEO Dale Petroskey.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

The President announced the signing of the following enrolled resolutions in the presence of the Senate:  SCR 15, SCR 18.

The President at 12:00 p.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.

Senator Nichols moved that the regular order of business be suspended and that CSSJR 5 be taken up for consideration at this time (Submitted by Governor as an emergency matter):

CSSJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Ellis and Watson asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.

The resolution was read second time.

Senator West offered the following amendment to the resolution:

Amend Section 1 of CSSJR 5 as follows:

On page 1, strike lines 38 through 41 and replace with the following:

The amendment to CSSJR 5 was read and was adopted by the following vote:  Yeas 28, Nays 2.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Ellis, Watson.

Senator Rodríguez offered the following amendment to the resolution:

Amend CSSJR 5 (senate committee printing) as follows:

(1)  In SECTION 1 of the resolution, in added Section 7-c(b)(1), Article VIII, Texas Constitution (page 1, line 45), strike "or".

(2)  In SECTION 1 of the resolution, in added Section 7-c(b)(2), Article VIII, Texas Constitution (page 1, line 48), between "constitution" and the period, insert the following:

The amendment to CSSJR 5 was read.

On motion of Senator Nichols, Floor Amendment No. 2 was tabled by the following vote:  Yeas 23, Nays 7.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Watson.

Nays:  Ellis, Garcia, Rodríguez, Uresti, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

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

CSSJR 5 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote:  Yeas 28, Nays 2.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Ellis, Watson.

Senator Nichols moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSJR 5 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 28, Nays 2.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Ellis, Watson.

The resolution was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 28, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Nichols moved that the regular order of business be suspended and that CSSB 5 be taken up for consideration at this time (Submitted by Governor as an emergency matter):

CSSB 5, Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Ellis and Watson asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.

The bill was read second time.

Senator West offered the following amendment to the bill:

Amend Section 1 of CSSB 5 as follows:

On page 1, strike lines 47 through 50 and replace with the following:

The amendment to CSSB 5 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 except as follows:

Nays:  Watson.

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

CSSB 5 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:

Nays:  Ellis, Watson.

Senator Nichols moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 5 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 28, Nays 2.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Ellis, Watson.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 28, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Ellis submitted the following reason for vote on CSSB 5:

Transportation funding is an important issue for our state, and it must be addressed. Infrastructure investment is key to creating good paying jobs and ensuring Texas remains competitive in the 21st century economy. But so is investing in our human infrastructure, through quality educational opportunities and better health care for Texas families. We can and should invest in all these priorities to build a better future for all Texas families.

So I cannot in good conscience support legislation that will restrict the ability of future legislatures to meet our state's needs. The voters sent us here to make hard decisions including allocating money to address our state's needs.

Dedicated funds are poor public policy simply because they limit flexibility. This year's critical need may not be as critical next year, and funding cannot follow problems. By constitutionally dedicating this funding, we're creating a new multi-billion dollar hole that's going to be difficult to fill during years when the budget is tight.

Historically, dedications of revenue for a particular purpose have limited the Legislature's flexibility in appropriating funds based on budgetary need and in utilizing the balances for other government purposes. The Legislature has a tendency to appropriate whatever is available from the dedicated funds, rather than what is necessary.

About three-fourths of our state's budget is currently dedicated funding, and adding transportation funding to the amount of restricted dollars only ties future legislature's hands. When coupled with the promise of large tax cuts, we've got to start asking how we can afford locking this funding when we clearly have huge unmet needs in the state: from our unconstitutional and underfunded public school system, to the highest rate of uninsured in the country, to skyrocketing tuition that's pricing working families out of higher education.

Just like any other agency which goes through the budgeting process, TxDOT should have to make its case each session regarding its funding needs, and it should be accountable for how those dollars are spent. The Legislature needs to maintain the flexibility to base appropriations on budgetary needs rather than basing expenditures on revenues received for a dedicated purpose.

I want to be certain that we are moving forward with a thoughtful and sustainable plan to address all our state's needs, including transportation. Just this week, the Legislative Budget Board released a report on options to increase revenue available for transportation infrastructure, many of which do not include dedicating existing funding. I hope my vote against this bill will allow for continued discussion on these issues.

ELLIS

Senator L. Taylor moved to suspend Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) in order that the Committee on Education might meet at his desk and consider SB 149 today.

The motion prevailed by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the motion to suspend the posting rules except as follows:

Nays:  Watson.

On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 12:59 p.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Dudley Thomas, Pam Finke, Joe Richmond, and Sam Raia, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2015.

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

SB 10 by Huffman

Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 15 by Nelson, Eltife, Hinojosa

Relating to state tax reductions and the limit on appropriations from certain state tax revenue for a state fiscal biennium.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 16 by Hinojosa, Eltife, Nelson

Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 200 by Nelson, Birdwell, Campbell, Hinojosa, Schwertner

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 214 by Campbell, Birdwell, Hinojosa, Nelson, Schwertner

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.

To Committee on Education.

SB 836 by Watson

Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 837 by Watson

Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 838 by Lucio

Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.

To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, Subcommittee on Border Security.

SB 839 by Garcia

Relating to the Generation Park Management District.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 840 by Watson

Relating to watercraft and certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities.

To Committee on Transportation.

SB 841 by Creighton

Relating to rates of and certificates of convenience and necessity for certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 842 by Uresti

Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Atascosa County.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 843 by L. Taylor

Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 844 by V. Taylor

Relating to the expiration of licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 846 by Seliger

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to abolish the permanent resident hotel occupancy tax exemption.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 847 by Rodríguez, Zaffirini

Relating to prohibiting a waiting period requirement for coverage under the child health plan program.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 848 by Estes

Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technology; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees; requiring an occupational license.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 849 by Bettencourt

Relating to access to and fees associated with binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 850 by V. Taylor

Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces.

To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SB 851 by Ellis

Relating to reducing the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances; creating a dedicated account.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 852 by Kolkhorst

Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 853 by Kolkhorst

Relating to the signature requirement for a sales tax permit application filed electronically.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 854 by Zaffirini

Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.

To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 856 by Rodríguez, Ellis, Garcia, Watson, Whitmire

Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 857 by V. Taylor

Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record in certain counties.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 858 by Eltife

Relating to license holders authorized to obtain label approval for beer, ale, and malt liquor.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 859 by Eltife

Relating to partnerships and limited liability companies.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 860 by Eltife

Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 861 by Birdwell

Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 862 by Birdwell

Relating to voting methods in a property owners' association election or vote.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 863 by Birdwell

Relating to the audit of river authorities by the state auditor's office.

To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 864 by Birdwell

Relating to secret ballots in a property owners' association election or vote.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 865 by Birdwell

Relating to immunity of a governmental entity for damage to certain utility facilities.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 866 by L. Taylor

Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 867 by L. Taylor

Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Galveston County.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 868 by Ellis

Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 869 by Ellis

Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program and to permitting an institution of higher education to use B-On-time tuition set-asides to provide financial assistance to students of the institution.

To Committee on Higher Education.

SB 870 by Ellis

Relating to replacing "Confederate Heroes Day" with "Civil War Remembrance Day" as a state holiday.

To Committee on Administration.

SB 871 by Zaffirini

Relating to the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 872 by Rodríguez

Relating to the adoption of a schedule of fees for the compensation of court-appointed defense counsel in criminal cases.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 873 by Rodríguez

Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 874 by Campbell, Perry

Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 875 by Eltife

Relating to the regulation of state trust companies.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 876 by Eltife

Relating to the licensing of insurance agents and adjusters; providing a penalty.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 878 by Nelson

Relating to a limitation on the expansion of certain landfills.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 879 by Nelson

Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 880 by Nelson

Relating to certain committees and programs to develop the wine industry in this state through the Department of Agriculture.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 881 by Nelson

Relating to the dedication of certain wine-related revenue.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 882 by Hinojosa

Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 883 by Eltife

Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 884 by Hinojosa

Relating to the deadline for certain taxing units to provide notice of the unit's proposed property tax rate.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 885 by Rodríguez

Relating to bonuses for teachers of students who perform successfully on college advanced placement tests and international baccalaureate examinations.

To Committee on Education.

SB 886 by Garcia

Relating to training requirements for certain child-care workers.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 887 by Garcia

Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 888 by Hinojosa

Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 889 by Hinojosa, Ellis

Relating to jury instructions regarding eyewitness identification testimony in certain criminal cases.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SJR 3 by Nelson, Eltife, Hinojosa

Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

To Committee on Finance.

SJR 4 by Hinojosa, Eltife, Nelson

Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

To Committee on Finance.

SJR 38 by Ellis

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.

To Committee on Finance.

On motion of Senator Nichols, Senators Creighton, Perry, Rodríguez, and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SB 5.

On motion of Senator Ellis, Senator Seliger will be shown as Co-author of SB 69.

On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 351.

On motion of Senator West, Senator Huffman will be shown as Co-author of SB 359.

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Rodríguez will be shown as Co-author of SB 462.

On motion of Senator Ellis, Senator Whitmire will be shown as Co-author of SB 487.

On motion of Senator Seliger, Senators Lucio and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SB 488.

On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Watson will be shown as Co-author of SB 503.

On motion of Senator Perry, Senator V. Taylor will be shown as Co-author of SB 673.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Nelson and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SCR 1.

On motion of Senator Seliger, Senators Hancock and Nelson will be shown as Co-authors of SCR 13.

On motion of Senator Nichols, Senators Creighton, Perry, Rodríguez, and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SJR 5.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Hall and Hinojosa will be shown as Co-authors of SJR 22.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:

SR 314 by Lucio, In memory of Blanca Sanchez Vela.

SR 315 by Lucio, In memory of Charles Martinez Jr.

SR 316 by Lucio, In memory of Miguel A. Pena.

SR 320 by Nelson, In memory of Keith Everest Friend.

SR 321 by Watson, In memory of Corinne Roberts Ware.

SR 325 by Estes, In memory of George Houston Parker.

SR 326 by Ellis, In memory of Michelle Elise Dejoie-Manning.

SR 328 by Campbell, In memory of Joseph Lee Richmond.

SR 317 by Watson, Recognizing Gilbert Zamora Sr. on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SR 322 by Ellis, Recognizing Marguerite Smith Latson on the occasion of her 80th birthday.

SR 327 by Ellis, Recognizing the I See You art exhibit at the State Capitol.

SR 329 by Nelson, Recognizing Dorothy "Dot" Huffman on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

SR 312 by Hall and Estes, Recognizing March 3 and 4, 2015, as Wylie Days.

SR 313 by Creighton and Nichols, Proclaiming March 3, 2015, as 9-1-1 Day.

SR 323 by Perry, Recognizing 2015 as Colorectal Cancer Prevention Year in Texas.

SR 324 by Nichols, Recognizing March 5, 2015, as Shelby County Day.

Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 1:06 p.m. adjourned, in memory of Dudley Thomas, Pam Finke, Joe Richmond, and Sam Raia, until 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2015.

The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:

TRANSPORTATION — SB 45, SB 227

SCR 15, SCR 18, SR 277, SR 285, SR 301, SR 303, SR 304, SR 305, SR 306, SR 307, SR 308, SR 309

SCR 10