HOUSE JOURNAL EIGHTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION PROCEEDINGS TWENTY-THIRD DAY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 The house met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the speaker. The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Recordi49). Present Mr. Speaker; Allen; Alonzo; Anchia; Anderson; Ashby; Aycock; Bell; Bohac; Bonnen, D.; Bonnen, G.; Branch; Burkett; Burnam; Button; Callegari; Canales; Capriglione; Carter; Clardy; Coleman; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Creighton; Crownover; Dale; Darby; Davis, J.; Davis, S.; Davis, Y.; Deshotel; Dukes; Dutton; Eiland; Elkins; Fallon; Farias; Farney; Farrar; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Geren; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González, M.; Gonzalez, N.; Gooden; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Harper-Brown; Hernandez Luna; Herrero; Hilderbran; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Kacal; Keffer; King, K.; King, P.; King, S.; King, T.; Kleinschmidt; Klick; Kolkhorst; Krause; Kuempel; Larson; Laubenberg; Lavender; Leach; Lewis; Longoria; Lozano; Lucio; Márquez; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McClendon; Menéndez; Miles; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Naishtat; Nevárez; Oliveira; Orr; Otto; Paddie; Parker; Patrick; Perez; Perry; Phillips; Pickett; Pitts; Price; Raney; Ratliff; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Ritter; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Sanford; Schaefer; Sheets; Sheffield, J.; Sheffield, R.; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Smithee; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Strama; Taylor; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Toth; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; Villalba; Villarreal; Vo; Walle; White; Workman; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas. Absent, Excused Alvarado; Frullo. Absent Rose. The speaker recognized Representative Guerra who introduced Reverend Amador Garza, rector, Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, San Juan, who offered the invocation. The speaker recognized Representative Wu who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. LEAVES OF ABSENCE GRANTED The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of important business in the district: Alvarado on motion of Geren. The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of inclement weather: Frullo on motion of Geren.
510 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SUSPENDED On motion of Representative Workman and by unanimous consent, the reading and referral of bills was postponed until just prior to adjournment. CAPITOL PHYSICIAN The speaker recognized Representative Strama who presented Dr. Larry Kravitz of Austin as the "Doctor for the Day." The house welcomed Dr. Kravitz and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. (Longoria in the chair) HR 523 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Alonzo) HR 523,iRecognizing February 26, 2013, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol. On motion of Representatives Alonzo and Fletcher, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi523 as signers thereof. (Rose now present) The chair recognized Representative Alonzo who introduced representatives of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas. HR 588 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Parker and Anchia) HR 588,iWelcoming leaders from the Kharkiv region in Ukraine on their visit to the State Capitol on February 26, 2013. The chair recognized Representative Parker who introduced a delegation from Ukraine. HR 476 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Kolkhorst) HR 476,iRecognizing February 26, 2013, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol. On motion of Representative Kolkhorst, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi476 as signers thereof.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 511 The chair recognized Representative Kolkhorst who introduced a delegation from Washington County. SCR 16 - ADOPTED (Aycock - House Sponsor) Representative Aycock moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time SCRi16. The motion prevailed. The following resolution was laid before the house: SCR 16, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, and ending on Monday, February 25, 2013. SCR 16 was adopted by (Record 50): 146 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting. Yeas Allen; Alonzo; Anchia; Anderson; Ashby; Aycock; Bell; Bohac; Bonnen, D.; Bonnen, G.; Branch; Burkett; Burnam; Button; Callegari; Canales; Capriglione; Carter; Clardy; Coleman; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Creighton; Crownover; Dale; Darby; Davis, J.; Davis, S.; Davis, Y.; Deshotel; Dukes; Dutton; Eiland; Elkins; Fallon; Farias; Farney; Farrar; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Geren; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González, M.; Gonzalez, N.; Gooden; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Harper-Brown; Hernandez Luna; Herrero; Hilderbran; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Kacal; Keffer; King, K.; King, P.; King, S.; King, T.; Kleinschmidt; Klick; Kolkhorst; Krause; Kuempel; Larson; Laubenberg; Lavender; Leach; Lewis; Lozano; Lucio; Márquez; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McClendon; Menéndez; Miles; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Naishtat; Nevárez; Oliveira; Orr; Otto; Paddie; Parker; Patrick; Perez; Perry; Phillips; Pickett; Pitts; Price; Raney; Ratliff; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Ritter; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Sheets; Sheffield, J.; Sheffield, R.; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Smithee; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Strama; Taylor; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Toth; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; Villalba; Villarreal; Vo; Walle; White; Workman; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas. Present, not voting Mr. Speaker; Longoria(C). Absent, Excused Alvarado; Frullo. HR 605 - ADOPTED (by Aycock) Representative Aycock moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi605. The motion prevailed. The following resolution was laid before the house:
512 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 605, Recognizing February 26, 2013, as Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol. HR 605 was adopted. On motion of Representative Springer, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi605 as signers thereof. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST The chair recognized Representative S. Davis who introduced Dr. Robert F.iCurl, Nobel laureate and university professor emeritus of Rice University. HR 629 - ADOPTED (by Muñoz) Representative Muñoz moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi629. The motion prevailed. The following resolution was laid before the house: HR 629, Congratulating Sam L. Susser on being named BorderFest s 2013 Border Texan of the Year. HR 629 was adopted. On motion of Representative Hunter, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi629 as signers thereof. HR 139 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Lozano) HR 139,iRecognizing February 26, 2013, as Kingsville Day at the State Capitol. The chair recognized Representative Lozano who introduced a delegation from Kingsville. HR 577 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Kolkhorst) HR 577,iRecognizing February 26, 2013, as Texas Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Day at the State Capitol. On motion of Representative Kolkhorst, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi577 as signers thereof. LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED The following member was granted leave of absence for the remainder of today because of important state business: Martinez Fischer on motion of Burnam.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 513 PROVIDING FOR A CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR Representative McClendon moved to set a congratulatory and memorial calendar for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 28. The motion prevailed. HR 585 - ADOPTED (by R. Sheffield) Representative R. Sheffield moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi585. The motion prevailed. The following resolution was laid before the house: HR 585, In memory of Travis Winfield Sampley of Austin. HR 585 was read and was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. On motion of Representatives Huberty and Smith, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi585 as signers thereof. The chair recognized Representative R. Sheffield who introduced family members of Travis Winfield Sampley. The chair recognized Representative Crownover who introduced representatives of the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy, and Ray Benson and Jack Ingram. HR 628 - ADOPTED (by Crownover) Representative Crownover moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi628. The motion prevailed. The following resolution was laid before the house: HR 628, Recognizing February 26, 2013, as Texas Grammy Music Day. HR 628 was adopted. On motion of Representative McClendon, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi628 as signers thereof. HR 613 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Howard) HR 613,iRecognizing February 26, 2013, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol. On motion of Representative Howard, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi613 as signers thereof.
514 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 613 - REMARKS REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD: Representative Jim Murphy s wife, who is a nurse, we re recognizing her, as well. They re telling me a whole list of nurses now there s a lot of nurses out there, but we need more. But we re here today to thank the nurses and appreciate them for what they do for health care in our state, so thank you very much. COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The following committee meeting was announced: Rules and Resolutions, during bill referral today, 1W.14, for a formal meeting, to set a calendar. HR 498 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Schaefer, Clardy, Simpson, and Hughes) HR 498,iRecognizing February 25 and 26, 2013, as East Texas Coalition Days at the State Capitol. On motion of Representative Schaefer, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi498 as signers thereof. The chair recognized Representative Schaefer who introduced a delegation from East Texas. COMMITTEES GRANTED PERMISSION TO MEET Pursuant to Rule 4, Section 9 of the House Rules, Representative Riddle requested permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the house is in session, during bill referral today, pursuant to their committee postings. Permission to meet was granted. REMARKS ORDERED PRINTED Representative Murphy moved to print remarks by Representative Howard on HRi613 recognizing Representative Murphy s wife. The motion prevailed. HR 571 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by T. King) HR 571,iRecognizing February 26, 2013, as El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol. On motion of Representative Raymond, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi571 as signers thereof.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 515 The chair recognized Representative T. King who introduced a delegation from El Cenizo. HR 499 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Kuempel) HR 499,iHonoring Dr. Ronald Mayhorn of Seguin for his outstanding career as an anesthesiologist. HR 607 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Kuempel) HR 607,iRecognizing February 26, 2013, as South Texas Pregnancy Care Center Day at the State Capitol. The chair recognized Representative Kuempel who introduced representatives of the South Texas Pregnancy Care Center. HR 563 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Nevárez) HR 563,iCelebrating Kinney County Day at the State Capitol. On motion of Representative M. González, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi563 as signers thereof. The chair recognized Representative Nevárez who introduced a delegation from Kinney County. HR 388 - ADOPTED (by Nevárez) Representative Nevárez moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi388. The motion prevailed. The following resolution was laid before the house: HR 388, In memory of Chad Foster, former mayor of Eagle Pass. HR 388 was read and was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. On motion of Representatives T. King and Raymond, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi388 as signers thereof. The chair recognized Representative Nevárez who introduced family members of Chad Foster.
516 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 572 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Allen) HR 572,iCongratulating D Artagnan Bebel of Houston on his receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. On motion of Representative McClendon, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi572 as signers thereof. The chair recognized Representative Allen who introduced D Artagnan Bebel and members of his family. PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT At 11:52 a.m., Representatives Kolkhorst and R. Sheffield moved that, at the conclusion of the reading of bills and resolutions on first reading and referral to committees, the house adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow in memory of the Honorable Sue Muzzy of Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties and Travis Winfield Sampley of Austin. The motion prevailed. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES Bills and joint resolutions were at this time laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees. Resolutions were at this time laid before the house and referred to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List No. 1.) (Canales in the chair) ADJOURNMENT In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 12:11 p.m., adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow. AAAAAADDENDUMAAAAA REFERRED TO COMMITTEES The following bills and joint resolutions were today laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees, and the following resolutions were today laid before the house and referred to committees. If indicated, the chair today corrected the referral of the following measures:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 517 List No. 1 HB 1349 (By Larson), Relating to information that may be requested by the Department of Public Safety from a person applying for or renewing a concealed handgun license. To Homeland Security and Public Safety. HB 1351 (By Nevárez), Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education. To Higher Education. HB 1352 (By Callegari), Relating to an exemption for certain persons who sell signs from the requirement to be licensed as an electrician. To Licensing and Administrative Procedures. HB 1353 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to emergency response alarms at public schools. To Public Education. HB 1354 (By Farney), Relating to the creation of the Leander Hills Municipal Utility District of Williamson County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. To Special Purpose Districts. HB 1355 (By Farney), Relating to the creation of the North San Gabriel Municipal Utility District of Williamson County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. To Special Purpose Districts. HB 1356 (By Fletcher), Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 477; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes. To Special Purpose Districts. HB 1357 (By Hunter), Relating to the power of the Nueces County Road District No. 4 to lease or sell land. To Special Purpose Districts. HB 1358 (By Hunter), Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies. To Insurance. HB 1359 (By Alonzo), Relating to the date on which certain criminal defendants are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1360 (By Ritter), Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. To Ways and Means.
518 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HB 1361 (By Hunter), Relating to validating certain acts of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District transferring real property rights. To Natural Resources. HB 1362 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to implementation of a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations. To Energy Resources. HB 1364 (By Lucio), Relating to the local control of the conditions of firefighters employment in certain municipalities. To Urban Affairs. HB 1365 (By Lucio), Relating to the time in which to request a de novo hearing following a ruling by an associate judge in certain family or juvenile law cases. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 1366 (By Lucio), Relating to certain procedures in family or juvenile law proceedings. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 1367 (By McClendon), Relating to county regulation of sound levels; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee. To County Affairs. HB 1369 (By McClendon), Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee s child. To Business and Industry. HB 1370 (By M. González), Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. To Higher Education. HB 1371 (By Muñoz), Relating to the meaning of "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled. To Ways and Means. HB 1372 (By Muñoz), Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing body of certain home-rule municipalities. To Urban Affairs. HB 1374 (By Dutton), Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee. To Public Education. HB 1375 (By Dutton), Relating to an exemption for certain solo practitioner attorneys from electronic filing fees. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 519 HB 1376 (By Kolkhorst), Relating to advertising by certain facilities that provide emergency services. To Public Health. HB 1383 (By Keffer), Relating to the state contribution for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. To Pensions. HB 1384 (By Bell), Relating to the authority of a county road department to accept donations. To County Affairs. HB 1385 (By Bell), Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 139; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. To Special Purpose Districts. HB 1386 (By Bell), Relating to the creation of the Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. To Special Purpose Districts. HB 1387 (By Bell), Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 17; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. To Special Purpose Districts. HB 1388 (By Workman), Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles. To Corrections. HB 1389 (By Zerwas), Relating to clinical initiatives to improve the quality of care and cost-effectiveness of the Medicaid program. To Public Health. HB 1390 (By Harper-Brown), Relating to the electronic submission of a request for an attorney general opinion. To Government Efficiency and Reform. HB 1391 (By Harper-Brown), Relating to service of process in this state. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 1394 (By S. King), Relating to the sunset review of certain powers and duties performed by the Department of State Health Services. To Public Health. HB 1395 (By S. King), Relating to the exemption of registered dental laboratories from certain distributing and manufacturing licensing requirements. To Public Health.
520 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HB 1396 (By S. King), Relating to alcohol and controlled substance statistics compiled and reported by the Department of Family and Protective Services. To Human Services. HB 1397 (By Fletcher), Relating to exempting the first $1 million from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. To Ways and Means. HB 1398 (By Murphy), Relating to required disclosures on political advertising. To Elections. HB 1399 (By Smithee), Relating to electronic availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms. To Insurance. HB 1400 (By Smithee), Relating to a requirement for and the contents of a declarations page required for certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance. To Insurance. HB 1401 (By Smithee), Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations. To Insurance. HB 1402 (By Smithee), Relating to certain rebates and incentives for purchasing certain roofing services; providing a civil penalty. To Insurance. HB 1404 (By Smithee), Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance adjusters. To Insurance. HB 1405 (By Smithee), Relating to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for insurance placed with a managing underwriter. To Insurance. HB 1406 (By Smithee), Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations. To Insurance. HB 1407 (By Smithee), Relating to third-party property damage claims under private passenger automobile insurance policies. To Insurance. HB 1408 (By Smithee), Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees. To Insurance.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 521 HB 1409 (By Wu), Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee. To Higher Education. HB 1410 (By Wu), Relating to notification by an institution of higher education to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework. To Higher Education. HB 1411 (By Wu), Relating to selection of certain statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League in a manner that provides equal access for institutions of higher education to students who exhibit academic or musical excellence. To Public Education. HB 1412 (By D. Bonnen), Relating to the licensing of certain experienced plumbers as responsible master plumbers. To Licensing and Administrative Procedures. HB 1413 (By Schaefer), Relating to the duties of the state demographer related to abortion statistics. To State Affairs. HB 1414 (By Schaefer), Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity. To Natural Resources. HB 1415 (By Schaefer), Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who teach only career and technology education classes. To Public Education. HB 1417 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1418 (By S. Thompson), Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 1419 (By S. Thompson), Relating to a report to the legislature by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division concerning wage discrimination. To Economic and Small Business Development. HB 1420 (By Fletcher), Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1421 (By Perry), Relating to the disposition of certain seized weapons. To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
522 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HB 1422 (By Geren), Relating to the reporting in a lobbyist registration of certain persons from whom compensation or reimbursement is received. To Elections. HB 1423 (By Deshotel), Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense. To Public Education. HB 1424 (By Moody), Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers compensation claim. To Business and Industry. HB 1425 (By Moody), Relating to the definition of property for purposes of the offense of stalking. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1426 (By Moody), Relating to discovery in a criminal case. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1428 (By S. Davis), Relating to inappropriate actions by the early voting ballot board. To Elections. HB 1433 (By Flynn), Relating to prohibiting the board of trustees of an independent school district from disparate treatment based on an organization s religious nature in allowing access to school campuses after school hours. To Public Education. HB 1434 (By Flynn), Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas. To Public Education. HB 1436 (By Lucio), Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for certain offenses involving family violence. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1437 (By Lucio), Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1438 (By Lucio), Relating to the duration of a magistrate s order for emergency protection. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1439 (By Lucio), Relating to the temporary sealing of certain complaints or affidavits on which arrest warrants are based. To Criminal Jurisprudence. HB 1440 (By Lucio), Relating to the penalties for repeat and habitual felony offenders. To Criminal Jurisprudence.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 523 HB 1441 (By Canales), Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans; providing a penalty. To Investments and Financial Institutions. HB 1443 (By Smith), Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas." To Appropriations. HB 1444 (By S. King), Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions. To Public Health. HB 1445 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties and civil restitution received by the attorney general. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 1446 (By Button), Relating to the supervision required for certain persons who administer rabies vaccinations. To Agriculture and Livestock. HB 1453 (By N. Gonzalez), Relating to a visitation plan for certain children taken into possession by the Department of Family and Protective Services. To Human Services. HB 1455 (By Klick), Relating to in-hospital and out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders and advance directives; providing a criminal penalty. To Public Health. HB 1460 (By Gooden), Relating to the use of land and water for wildlife management. To Agriculture and Livestock. HB 1464 (By Hughes), Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients. To Public Health. HB 1472 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to jurisdiction over the removal of remains. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 1539 (By Perry), Relating to certain advance directives and health care and treatment decisions. To Public Health. HCR 48 (By Branch), In memory of George Pierce Cullum, Jr., of Dallas. HCR 52 (By R. Sheffield), In memory of Texas State Representative Ken Legler. HCR 53 (By Farney), Designating pecan pie as the official State Pie of Texas. To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
524 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HCR 54 (By Harper-Brown), Designating Grand Prairie as the Purple Martin Conservation Capital of Texas. To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. HJR 86 (By Ritter), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. To Ways and Means. HJR 87 (By Muñoz), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home-rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired term is 24 months or less. To Urban Affairs. HJR 88 (By Muñoz), Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled. To Ways and Means. HR 478 (By Farrar), Congratulating Bob Van Steenburg of Austin on his retirement as chair of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. HR 507 (By Button), Honoring Dr. Gary Reeves for his service as interim superintendent of the Garland Independent School District. HR 508 (By Button), Honoring Garland firefighter Devon Colbert for his public service. HR 509 (By Branch), Recognizing February 27, 2013, as United Way Day at the State Capitol. HR 511 (By Button), Congratulating the City of Garland and the Garland Fire Department on earning Fit Friendly Workplace awards from the American Heart Association. HR 512 (By Craddick), Congratulating John and JoAnn Millwee of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 514 (By Button), Congratulating Vent-A-Hood Limited of Richardson on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. HR 516 (By Flynn), Congratulating Carl and Shirley Dvorak of Quinlan on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 525 HR 517 (By Naishtat), Honoring Lucy Nazro on her retirement as the head of St. Andrew s Episcopal School in Austin. HR 519 (By Button), Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the founding of First Presbyterian Church of Garland. HR 522 (By Hunter), In memory of Jimmy Adair of Sinton. HR 524 (By P. King), Congratulating Dr. Gary Cook on 25 years of service as president of Dallas Baptist University. HR 525 (By Isaac), In memory of Bob Barton of Kyle. HR 526 (By Farney), Honoring Barbara and Ron Garland on being named the 2012 Citizens of the Year by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. HR 527 (By Farney), Congratulating Jim Wilson on being named the 2012 Ambassador of the Year by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. HR 528 (By Farney), Honoring Karen and Christian Soeffker on their receipt of the 2012 Small Business Award from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. HR 529 (By Farney), Congratulating Wendy Cash on being named the 2012 Volunteer of the Year by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. HR 530 (By Farney), Congratulating Sport Clips for opening their 1,000th store. HR 531 (By Button), Congratulating the Garland Independent School District on its designation as a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. HR 532 (By Button), Congratulating Texas Brand Bank of Garland on its receipt of the Prime Partners in Justice Award from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. HR 533 (By Button), Congratulating Rowlett City Council member Donna Davis on her receipt of a community service award.
526 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 534 (By Anderson), Congratulating Delbert and Pearl Fahrner of Hewitt on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 535 (By Alonzo), Commemorating the 2013 Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival. HR 536 (By Alonzo), Commemorating the 2014 Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival. HR 537 (By D. Miller), Commending Leadership Gillespie County. HR 538 (By Hunter), Recognizing February 28, 2013, as State Republican Executive Committee Day at the Capitol. HR 540 (By Zedler), Congratulating Sarah Elizabeth Russell on earning the Stars and Stripes Award from American Heritage Girls. HR 541 (By Zedler), Congratulating Sarah Michelle Hardy on earning a Stars and Stripes Award from the American Heritage Girls organization. HR 545 (By Anderson), Congratulating Melvin Hill on his retirement as water superintendent with the City of McGregor. HR 548 (By Farney), Honoring Bob Brent on his receipt of the 2012 Owen W. Sherrill Award from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. HR 550 (By Carter), Congratulating the City of Richardson and the Richardson Chamber of Commerce on the recognition of the Richardson Economic Development Partnership as an Accredited Economic Development Organization by the International Economic Development Council. HR 551 (By Carter), Recognizing Northwood Republican Women on their civic achievements. HR 552 (By Carter), Honoring the Bentwood Republican Women s Club for its many accomplishments. HR 553 (By Carter), Congratulating Steve and Cissy Powell of Dallas on their 52nd wedding anniversary.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 527 HR 554 (By Carter), Commending Altrusa International of Richardson for 47 years of service to its community. HR 555 (By Carter), Recognizing the members of the Richardson Independent School District board of trustees for their service. HR 556 (By Carter), Honoring the Neighborhood Service Council for its contributions to the North Dallas and Richardson communities. HR 558 (By Kacal), Honoring members of the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors program on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol. HR 559 (By Harper-Brown), Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Grand Prairie Day at the State Capitol. HR 560 (By Button), Congratulating Richland College on receiving a $15,000 grant from the National Tooling and Machining Foundation for the college s annual STEM summer camp. HR 561 (By J. Davis), Recognizing February 28, 2013, as Mental Illness Awareness Day. HR 562 (By Button), Congratulating the Garland ISD math, science, and technology program on being named a 2012-2013 Apple Distinguished Program. HR 564 (By P. King), In memory of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Clayton R. Beauchamp of Weatherford. HR 565 (By Vo), Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre in Azerbaijan. HR 566 (By Frullo), Congratulating Darrel and Sandra Perkins of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 567 (By Frullo), Congratulating Powell and Carol Adams of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 568 (By Frullo), Congratulating Sam and Carolyn Owings of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
528 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 569 (By Frullo), Congratulating Charles and Hoycille Valentine of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 570 (By Frullo), Congratulating Gary and Flora Bradley of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 573 (By Price), In memory of Monsignor Joseph Tash of Amarillo. HR 574 (By Price), In memory of Alma Faye Madden of Amarillo. HR 575 (By Price), Congratulating Moore County Hospital District on being named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission accreditation agency. HR 578 (By Morrison), Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Victoria Day at the State Capitol. HR 579 (By Button), Recognizing the 2012-2013 Class of Leadership Rowlett. HR 581 (By Callegari), In memory of Randal G. Rockett of Katy. HR 582 (By Hunter), Congratulating Mary Henkel Judson of Port Aransas on her induction into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame. HR 583 (By Otto), Congratulating Sam Houston State University football coach Willie Fritz on being named the Liberty Mutual NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Coach of the Year for 2012 and commending him for guiding his team to its second consecutive Southland Conference championship. HR 584 (By Lewis), Welcoming members of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol. HR 586 (By Naishtat), Recognizing February 28, 2013, as Rare Disease Day. HR 587 (By Anchia), Honoring Suzii Paynter for her service as director of the Christian Life Commission and the Advocacy and Care Center of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 23rd Day 529 HR 589 (By Wu), Congratulating Alice Lee on her receipt of the 2013 Community Service Award from the Chinese Professional Club of Houston.