HOUSE JOURNAL EIGHTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION PROCEEDINGS TWELFTH DAY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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 (Recordi31). 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; Frullo; Geren; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González, M.; Gonzalez, N.; Gooden; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Harper-Brown; Hernandez Luna; Herrero; Hilderbran; Howard; 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.; 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. Absent Alvarado; Huberty. The speaker recognized Representative G. Bonnen who introduced Danny Biddy, senior pastor, Old River Baptist Church, Dayton, who offered the invocation as follows: Heavenly Father, because your word says, "This is the day you have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." I come gladly and boldly requesting your wisdom and blessing on this 83rd Regular Session of the House of Representatives of the great State of Texas. As our representatives assemble this day, I ask for your covering over them as they come together; for your countenance on them as they confront the issues of the day; for your conversation from them as they express their concerns and offer solutions; and for your courage in their hearts as they stand on their convictions. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
252 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION The speaker recognized Representative J. Sheffield who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. CAPITOL PHYSICIAN The speaker recognized Representative Naishtat who presented Dr. Travis Bias of Austin as the "Doctor for the Day." The house welcomed Dr. Bias and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. (Alvarado and Huberty now present) HR 251 - ADOPTED (by Raney, Aycock, Hilderbran, Dukes, Otto, et al.) Representative Raney moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi251. HR 251, Honoring the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, Johnny Manziel. HR 251 was read and was adopted. On motion of Representatives Kacal and Raney, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi251 as signers thereof. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The speaker recognized Representative Raney who introduced Johnny Manziel, members of his family, and John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. HCR 2 - ADOPTED (by Hilderbran, Raney, T. King, Crownover, Larson, et al.) Representative Hilderbran moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HCRi2. (Speaker pro tempore in the chair) HCR 2, Congratulating Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University on winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy. HCR 2 was read and was adopted. On motion of Representatives Ashby and Paddie, the names of all the members of the house were added to HCRi2 as signers thereof. (Fallon in the chair)
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 253 HR 321 - ADOPTED (by Rose) Representative Rose moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi321. HR 321, Recognizing February 21-24, 2013, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Days in Texas on the occasion of the organization s 100th anniversary. HR 321 was adopted. On motion of Representative Collier, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi321 as signers thereof. HR 325 - ADOPTED (by Otto) Representative Otto moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi325. HR 325, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as I-69 Day at the State Capitol. HR 325 was adopted. On motion of Representative Paddie, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi325 as signers thereof. HR 252 - ADOPTED (by Raney and Kacal) Representative Raney moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi252. HR 252, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as 4-H Day at the State Capitol. HR 252 was adopted. On motion of Representative Hilderbran, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi252 as signers thereof. HR 354 - ADOPTED (by Menéndez) Representative Menéndez moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi354.
254 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 354, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Texas Chiropractic Association Day at the Capitol. HR 354 was read and was adopted. On motion of Representative Fletcher, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi354 as signers thereof. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The chair recognized Representative Menéndez who introduced representatives of the Texas Chiropractic Association. MEMORANDUM BY REPRESENTATIVE J. DAVIS The chair laid before the house and had read the following memorandum for inclusion in the journal: Chairman Davis has made the following appointments: Committee on Economic and Small Business Development, Subcommittee on Manufacturing: Murphy, chair; Isaac, Perez, Rodriguez, and Workman. HR 294 - ADOPTED (by Naishtat) Representative Naishtat moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi294. HR 294, Honoring Con Mi MADRE on its 20th anniversary. HR 294 was adopted. On motion of Representative Howard, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi294 as signers thereof. HR 289 - ADOPTED (by Eiland) Representative Eiland moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi289. HR 289, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol. HR 289 was read and was adopted. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The chair recognized Representative Eiland who introduced a delegation from Chambers County.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 255 HR 144 - ADOPTED (by Dale, Farney, and Gonzales) Representative Dale moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi144. HR 144, Congratulating the Williamson County Republican Party on the 35th anniversary of its founding. HR 144 was adopted. On motion of Representative Dale, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi144 as signers thereof. HR 297 - ADOPTED (by Zerwas) Representative Zerwas moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi297. HR 297, Commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and its volunteers for their work in fighting cancer. HR 297 was read and was adopted. On motion of Representative Márquez, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi297 as signers thereof. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The chair recognized Representative Zerwas who introduced representatives of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. HR 254 - ADOPTED (by Raney and Kacal) Representative Raney moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi254. HR 254, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Bryan-College Station Day at the State Capitol. HR 254 was adopted. On motion of Representative Kacal, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi254 as signers thereof.
256 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION FIVE-DAY POSTING RULE SUSPENDED Representative Pitts moved to suspend the five-day posting rule to allow the Committee on Appropriations to consider the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, higher education funding, and general revenue dedicated accounts at 7:30ia.m. tomorrow in E1.030. HR 338 - ADOPTED (by Goldman, Geren, Kacal, Klick, and Kolkhorst) Representative Goldman moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi338. HR 338, Welcoming the Texas Christian University Student Government Association to the State Capitol. HR 338 was read and was adopted. On motion of Representative Kolkhorst, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi338 as signers thereof. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The chair recognized Representative Goldman who introduced representatives of the Texas Christian University Student Government Association. HR 300 - ADOPTED (by Nevárez) Representative Nevárez moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi300. HR 300, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Val Verde County-Del Rio Day at the State Capitol. HR 300 was read and was adopted. On motion of Representative M. González, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi300 as signers thereof. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The chair recognized Representative Nevárez who introduced a delegation from Val Verde County.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 257 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER Notice was given at this time that the speaker had signed bills and resolutions in the presence of the house (see the addendum to the daily journal, Signed by the Speaker, Senate List No. 5). HR 302 - ADOPTED (by Price, D. Miller, Guillen, Kuempel, and Larson) Representative Price moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi302. HR 302, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited Day. HR 302 was read and was adopted. On motion of Representative Larson, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi302 as signers thereof. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The chair recognized Representative Price who introduced representatives of Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited. HR 272 - ADOPTED (by Phillips) Representative Phillips moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi272. HR 272, Congratulating the Denison Area Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary. HR 272 was adopted. On motion of Representative Branch, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi272 as signers thereof. HR 316 - ADOPTED (by Phillips) Representative Phillips moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi316. HR 316, Honoring the Sherman Chamber of Commerce on the 100th anniversary of its founding. HR 316 was adopted.
258 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION On motion of Representative Branch, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi316 as signers thereof. (Dukes in the chair) PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT At 11:34 a.m., Representative White 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 Chief Oscola Clayton Marion Sylestine of Livingston. (Muñoz in the chair) 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 Nos. 1 and 2.) (Wu in the chair) ADJOURNMENT In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 12:04 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: List No. 1 HB 10 (By Pitts), Relating to making emergency supplemental appropriations and providing direction and transfer authority regarding certain appropriations. To Appropriations. HB 123 (By Anderson), Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services. To Government Efficiency and Reform.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 259 HB 124 (By Anderson), Relating to the addition of Salvia divinorum and its derivatives and extracts to Penalty Group 3 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. HB 125 (By Raymond), Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property. HB 126 (By Raymond), Relating to refunds or credits of certain sales tax paid by certain business entities during a limited period. To Ways and Means. HB 127 (By Raymond), Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places. To Elections. HB 128 (By Raymond), Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant. To Human Services. HB 129 (By Raymond), Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 130 (By Raymond), Relating to honesty in state taxation. To Ways and Means. HB 131 (By Raymond), Relating to the filing of an application for a place on the general primary election ballot. To Elections. HB 132 (By Raymond), Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. To Public Education. HB 133 (By Raymond), Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses. HB 134 (By Raymond), Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 135 (By Raymond), Relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and training regarding child abuse and neglect. To Public Education.
260 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HB 136 (By Raymond), Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. To Appropriations. HB 137 (By Raymond), Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, and the penalty for gambling promotion. To Licensing and Administrative Procedures. HB 138 (By Raymond), Relating to funding for certain commercial service airport projects. To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs. HB 139 (By Raymond), Relating to the exercise of urban renewal powers by certain counties. To Urban Affairs. HB 140 (By Raymond), Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. HB 141 (By Raymond), Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. To Land and Resource Management. HB 142 (By Raymond), Relating to a prohibition against human cloning and regulating other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties. To State Affairs. HB 143 (By Raymond), Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools. To Public Education. HB 144 (By Raymond), Relating to a mental examination of a child subject to the juvenile justice system. To Corrections. HB 145 (By Strama), Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission. To Redistricting. HB 146 (By Strama), Relating to limits on political contributions and expenditures in connection with certain legislative and executive offices; providing civil and criminal penalties. To Elections. HB 147 (By Burkett), Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. To Environmental Regulation.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 261 HB 148 (By Burkett), Relating to aid provided to certain voters; providing criminal penalties. To Elections. HB 149 (By Larson), Relating to the Texas Liberty Preservation Act; providing penalties. To Select Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility. HB 150 (By Larson), Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at state buildings to honor service members killed in action. To Defense and Veterans Affairs. HB 151 (By Larson), Relating to the adoption of a county charter by Bexar County. To County Affairs. HB 152 (By Alonzo), Relating to the identification information required of an applicant for a driver s license. To State Affairs. HB 153 (By Taylor), Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses. HB 154 (By Taylor), Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 155 (By Taylor), Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans. To Defense and Veterans Affairs. HB 156 (By Taylor), Relating to a driver s license renewal appointment system for prospective anatomical gift donors. To Homeland Security and Public Safety. HB 157 (By Taylor), Relating to detentions during motor vehicle stops for the purpose of determining the identity of persons operating the vehicles. To State Affairs. HB 158 (By Taylor), Relating to the designation on a person s driver s license or commercial driver s license that the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. To Homeland Security and Public Safety. HB 159 (By Taylor), Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. To State Affairs. HB 161 (By Larson), Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. To Human Services.
262 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HB 162 (By Larson), Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. To Ways and Means. HB 163 (By Larson), Relating to requiring a copy of a named insured s driver s license for issuance of an automobile insurance policy. To Insurance. HB 164 (By Dutton), Relating to abolishing the death penalty. HB 166 (By McClendon), Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. HB 167 (By McClendon), Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs. HB 168 (By Callegari), Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts. To Natural Resources. HB 169 (By Alonzo), Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. To Elections. HB 170 (By Alonzo), Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers. To Insurance. HB 171 (By Alonzo), Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. To Defense and Veterans Affairs. HB 172 (By Alonzo), Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools. To Higher Education. HB 173 (By Alonzo), Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston. To Higher Education. HB 174 (By Alonzo), Relating to creating American Indian Heritage Day. To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. HB 175 (By Martinez), Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. To Pensions. HB 176 (By Martinez), Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools. To Public Education.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 263 HB 177 (By Larson), Relating to housing prisoners in a tent or other facility in lieu of a county jail. To County Affairs. HB 178 (By Larson), Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water efficient products for a limited period. To Ways and Means. HB 179 (By Márquez), Relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees. To Public Education. HB 181 (By Zedler), Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States. To State Affairs. HB 182 (By Dutton), Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. HB 183 (By Dutton), Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. HB 184 (By Dutton), Relating to the penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana or a synthetic cannabinoid. HB 185 (By Dutton), Relating to liability of a governmental unit for personal injury and death caused by the governmental unit s negligence. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 186 (By Dutton), Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of a school district. To Public Education. HB 187 (By Dutton), Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to undertake tax increment financing. To Ways and Means. HB 188 (By Dutton), Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level. HB 189 (By Dutton), Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty. HB 190 (By Dutton), Relating to a suit for legal separation in a marriage. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
264 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HB 191 (By Dutton), Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor s confinement in jail or prison. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 192 (By Dutton), Relating to the receipt of an exemption or waiver for a school district or campus that is academically unacceptable. To Public Education. HB 193 (By Dutton), Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. To Government Efficiency and Reform. HB 194 (By Farias), Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. To Defense and Veterans Affairs. HB 195 (By Farias), Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political expenditures and contributions filed in connection with certain county and municipal offices. To Elections. HB 196 (By Farias), Relating to a study on the number of taxpayers claiming the federal earned income tax credit. To Ways and Means. HB 197 (By Farias), Relating to an obesity and wellness information portal on the comptroller s Internet website. To Public Health. HB 198 (By Farias), Relating to the correction of voter registration records following a change of address submitted to the United States Postal Service. To Elections. HB 199 (By Anchia), Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. To Urban Affairs. HB 201 (By Anchia), Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HB 202 (By Stickland), Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. To Public Education. HB 203 (By Stickland), Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Oil and Gas Commission. To Energy Resources.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 265 HB 204 (By Krause), Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and requiring a state agency that is undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission to undergo a financial audit and submit a zero-based budget in connection with the review. To Appropriations. HCR 35 (By S. Davis), In memory of Sergeant Jimmie DeVeril Norman of the Bellaire Police Department. HJR 22 (By Pickett), Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government. To Ways and Means. HJR 25 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state s public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. To Appropriations. HJR 26 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. To Appropriations. HJR 30 (By Larson), Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the voters of certain counties to adopt a charter that restructures and empowers the county government and that may allow the integration of the county government with certain other political subdivisions located wholly or partly in the county. To County Affairs. HJR 31 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program. To Public Education. HJR 32 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. To Ways and Means. HJR 33 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services. To Ways and Means. HJR 34 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law. To Ways and Means.
266 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HJR 35 (By Raymond), Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a balanced federal budget. To Select Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility. HJR 36 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HJR 37 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HJR 38 (By Strama), Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. To Redistricting. HJR 39 (By Burkett), Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons charged with a violent or sexual offense after having been previously convicted of a violent or sexual offense. HJR 44 (By Márquez), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing elections for the recall of independent school district trustees. To Public Education. HJR 53 (By Dutton), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a court to partition the community property and to characterize future earnings of spouses as separate property on legal separation of the spouses. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence. HR 142 (By Zedler), Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Mansfield Day at the State Capitol. HR 145 (By Darby), Honoring the San Angelo Standard-Times as a Texas Treasure Business Award recipient. HR 147 (By Craddick), Congratulating Lee and Bonnie Sanders of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 148 (By Craddick), Congratulating Dale and Frankie Merrick of Lamesa on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 152 (By Dale), Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of Cedar Park.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 267 HR 153 (By Dale), Commemorating the dedication of the new sanctuary for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church of Austin. HR 154 (By Dale), Honoring Mayor Bob Lemon for his service to Cedar Park. HR 155 (By Hughes), In memory of Mabel Aline Galyean of Golden. HR 157 (By Naishtat), Congratulating Leo Manzano of Austin on winning the silver medal in the men s 1,500-meter run at the 2012 London Olympics. HR 159 (By Gooden), Honoring Bobby Teague for his service as a member of the Brownsboro Independent School District Board of Trustees. HR 160 (By Gooden), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Athens Day at the State Capitol. HR 161 (By Gooden), Congratulating Russell and Linda Rau of Eustace on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 162 (By Gooden), Congratulating Chandler Elementary School on its selection as a 2012 Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. HR 163 (By Gooden), Honoring Randy Daniel for his service as mayor of Athens. HR 164 (By Gooden), Congratulating Madres Cocina restaurant in Forney on its 15th anniversary. HR 165 (By Craddick), Congratulating Jim and Mary Alice Sanders of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 167 (By Dutton), Commending Dr. Louis C. Sidney, Sr., for his service to St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Houston. HR 168 (By Dutton), In memory of Ella Mae Eagleton of Crosby. HR 169 (By Howard), Congratulating Cathryne McNamara of Anderson High School in Austin on her receipt of the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities award.
268 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 172 (By Frullo), Congratulating LaDene and Virgil Rickel of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 173 (By Frullo), Congratulating Luciana and Rollie Murphy of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 174 (By Frullo), Congratulating Tom and Ann DeLoach of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 175 (By Frullo), In memory of Dr. John Norbert Marx of Lubbock. HR 176 (By Frullo), Congratulating Joe and Geraldine Tarbet of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 177 (By Frullo), Congratulating Murray and Jean McNeely of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 178 (By Frullo), Congratulating Bob and Mary Hamilton of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 179 (By Frullo), Congratulating Art and Jody Cook of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 180 (By Frullo), Congratulating Dodie and James Walker of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 181 (By Frullo), Congratulating Bob and Betty Wideman of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 182 (By Frullo), Congratulating Vicky Sue and Jackie Paul Driskill of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 183 (By Frullo), Congratulating James and Evelyn Benton of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 184 (By Frullo), Congratulating Gloria and Bert Turner of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 185 (By Frullo), Congratulating Jean and Joel Low of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 269 HR 187 (By D. Miller), Recognizing January 2013 as Rotary Awareness Month and honoring the work of Rotary International and the Capitol of Texas Rotary Club. HR 188 (By Paddie), In memory of Ann Arnold of Austin, groundbreaking journalist, first female press secretary to a Texas governor, and longtime president of the Texas Association of Broadcasters. HR 189 (By Paddie), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol. HR 190 (By Anderson), Congratulating Mac and Virginia Bates of Waco on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 191 (By Anderson), Honoring the life of Robert Wayne Michna of Lorena. HR 193 (By Harper-Brown), Honoring Fran Bonilla as an Exemplary Woman of Irving. HR 194 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating the City of Irving on its receipt of a 2012 Baldrige National Quality Award. HR 195 (By Harper-Brown), Commending Pastor Dennis Lee Webb, Sr., for his service to Bear Creek Community Church in Irving. HR 196 (By Harper-Brown), In memory of Francis Xavier Flatley of Irving. HR 197 (By Harper-Brown), Honoring Kitty Boyle as an Exemplary Woman of Irving. HR 198 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Norma Stanton on her recognition as an Exemplary Woman of Irving. HR 199 (By Harper-Brown), Commending the Dallas/Fort Worth Humane Society for its service to the community. HR 200 (By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau.
270 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 201 (By Harper-Brown), In memory of Emanuel "Dodge" Chilelli of Irving. HR 202 (By Harper-Brown), Honoring Luis S. Spinola for his work as president and CEO of the Azteca-Omega Group. HR 203 (By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the dedication of a Historic Texas Cemetery marker at the Old Kit Cemetery in Irving. HR 204 (By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the centennial of the Heritage House in Irving. HR 205 (By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Fluor Corporation of Irving. HR 206 (By Harper-Brown), Honoring Gene Olafsen on her selection as an Exemplary Woman of Irving. HR 207 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Mary Oberlin on her selection as an Exemplary Woman of Irving. HR 208 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Ruben and Sandy Franco of Irving on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 209 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Kitty Tine Baker on her selection as an Exemplary Woman of Irving. HR 210 (By Harper-Brown), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Irving Day at the State Capitol. HR 211 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Joe and Gwen Lewis of Irving on their 65th wedding anniversary. HR 212 (By Harper-Brown), Welcoming the delegation from Harmony Science Academy of Grand Prairie to the State Capitol on January 28, 2013. HR 213 (By Flynn), Congratulating Leiland and Sue Burks Walker on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 214 (By Price), Recognizing May 2, 2013, as National Day of Prayer in Texas.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 271 HR 215 (By Price), Honoring President Ronald Reagan on the 102nd anniversary of his birth. HR 216 (By Price), Commemorating Mother s Day 2013. HR 217 (By Price), Recognizing May 18, 2013, as Armed Forces Day. HR 218 (By Price), Commemorating the 2013 Fourth of July. HR 219 (By Price), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Conway Community Church in Panhandle. HR 220 (By Price), Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Panhandle Herald. HR 221 (By Price), Congratulating the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District on its receipt of the 2012 Texas Environmental Excellence Award for Agriculture. HR 222 (By Price), In memory of Carmen Newbill Boyd of Amarillo. HR 223 (By Price), In memory of songwriter Bill Dees. HR 224 (By Price), In memory of H. T. Montgomery of Chandler. HR 225 (By Price), Honoring the life of Bill Ware of Amarillo. HR 228 (By Hunter), Recognizing February 13, 2013, as Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol. HR 229 (By Hunter), Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Port Aransas Day at the State Capitol. HR 231 (By Naishtat), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Senior Day at the Capitol. HR 232 (By Hunter), Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Leadership Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.
272 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 234 (By Raymond), Honoring Thomas Suehs for his service as executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. HR 235 (By Huberty), Honoring the Academic Language Therapy Association and recognizing February 13, 2013, as Dyslexia Awareness Day. HR 240 (By Wu), Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Houston Young Lawyers Association. HR 245 (By Howard), Congratulating Cindy Todd of Austin on her selection as the 2012 H. L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year. HR 250 (By Clardy), Recognizing April 2 and 3, 2013, as Rusk County Days at the State Capitol. HR 253 (By Raney), Congratulating Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M University on his receipt of the 2012 Outland Trophy. HR 256 (By Ashby), Recognizing February 7, 2013, as Lufkin and Angelina County Day at the State Capitol. HR 257 (By Anderson), Congratulating Lonnie and Carole Coone of Axtell on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 258 (By Phillips), Recognizing February 13, 2013, as Fannin County Day at the State Capitol. HR 259 (By Lozano), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol. HR 260 (By Paddie), Commemorating the second annual Lil Earl s Hometown BBQ Throwdown in Marshall. HR 264 (By Crownover), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Denton County Day at the State Capitol. HR 265 (By Dukes), Recognizing February 14, 2013, as Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Day at the State Capitol and commemorating the 40th anniversary of that organization.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 273 HR 268 (By Crownover), Honoring the March of Dimes Foundation on its 75th anniversary. HR 269 (By Cook), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol. HR 270 (By Cook), Recognizing February 7, 2013, as Palestine Day at the State Capitol. HR 271 (By Geren), Recognizing February 11, 2013, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol. HR 274 (By Muñoz), Urging awareness of Williams syndrome. HR 275 (By Muñoz), Congratulating Captain Ken Baker on his retirement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. HR 276 (By Hunter), In memory of Erich E. Wendl of Corpus Christi. HR 277 (By Hunter), In memory of Edmond J. Ford, Jr., of Corpus Christi. HR 278 (By Hunter), Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol. List No. 2 HCR 37 (By Isaac), Congratulating Alva and Willie Mae Haydon of Dripping Springs on their 75th wedding anniversary. HR 280 (By Hunter), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi. HR 281 (By Guillen), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Rio Grande City Day at the State Capitol. HR 282 (By Guillen), Congratulating Tommy Williams of Pleasanton on his retirement as the sheriff of Atascosa County. HR 283 (By Button), Honoring Rick Williams for his service on the Garland City Council.
274 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 284 (By Button), Commending Mayor Ronald E. Jones III of Garland for his public service. HR 285 (By Perez), Honoring the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding work on behalf of its community. HR 286 (By Lucio), Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Rio Grande Valley Partnership Day at the State Capitol. HR 287 (By Lucio), Honoring Eduardo Yanez on his selection as Mr. Amigo 2012. HR 290 (By Flynn), Honoring Randal Clayton of First State Bank of Ben Wheeler for his 40 years of service to the citizens of Van Zandt County. HR 291 (By Harper-Brown), In memory of Officer Corey Lee Cooksey of Grapevine. HR 292 (By P. King), Congratulating Dr. Marsha Barber on her retirement from Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park. HR 296 (By Ashby), Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway and commending association members for their reforestation efforts and advocacy. HR 298 (By Perry), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Food Bank Day at the State Capitol. HR 299 (By Nevárez), Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Eagle Pass-Maverick County Day at the State Capitol. HR 303 (By Button), Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Richardson s Telecom Corridor Legislative Day. HR 307 (By Márquez), Honoring The University of Texas at El Paso on the 100th anniversary of its founding. HR 308 (By Márquez), Congratulating Lieutenant Lawrence E. Guerra on his retirement from the El Paso County Sheriff s Office.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL 12th Day 275 HR 309 (By Márquez), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Alta Vista Elementary School in El Paso. HR 310 (By Márquez), Commemorating the 60th anniversary of KDBC-TV in El Paso. HR 311 (By Márquez), Recognizing the first all-women panel to preside over the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso County. HR 312 (By Márquez), Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Government Employees Credit Union in El Paso. HR 313 (By Márquez), Congratulating Rosa Guerrero on her selection as the 2013 First Lady of El Paso by Beta Sigma Phi. HR 314 (By Márquez), Congratulating Mike Price on his retirement as the head football coach of The University of Texas at El Paso. HR 315 (By Patrick), Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol. HR 318 (By Darby), In memory of renowned San Angelo business and civic leader Virginia Etta Henkel Holland. HR 319 (By Anderson), Congratulating Jared Graves, Grace Huynh, Callan Monroe, and Austin Vetter of Robinson High School on their selection to the All-State Band. HR 320 (By Anderson), Congratulating A. E. and Dorothy Drew of Woodway on their 60th wedding anniversary. HR 322 (By Sanford), Congratulating the McKinney High School robotics team on its receipt of the Rookie All-Star Award at the 2012 FIRST Robotics Regional Competition in Dallas. HR 323 (By Sanford), Congratulating McKinney on its selection as Money magazine s 2012 second best small city to live in. HR 324 (By Dutton), Congratulating the Reverend George T. Curry, Jr., on his 20th pastoral anniversary at Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
276 83rd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION HR 327 (By Price), Commemorating Flag Day on June 14, 2013. HR 328 (By Price), Commemorating April 9, 2013, as Former POW Recognition Day. HR 329 (By Price), Commemorating Texas Independence Day 2013. HR 330 (By Price), Commemorating San Jacinto Day. HR 331 (By Price), Recognizing May 7, 2013, as National Teacher Day in Texas. HR 332 (By Price), Congratulating Pamela Garrett of the Amarillo Independent School District on her selection as a Teacher of the Year by the Region 16 Education Service Center. HR 333 (By Price), Congratulating Russell Pennington of the Amarillo Independent School District on his selection as a Teacher of the Year by the Region 16 Education Service Center. HR 334 (By Price), Honoring the Underwood Law Firm of Amarillo on the 100th anniversary of its founding. HR 335 (By Creighton), Congratulating Willis ISD fifth grade students on the selection of their science experiment by the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program to be conducted on the International Space Station. HR 336 (By Gonzales), Honoring Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Jesus Chavez for his outstanding service. HR 339 (By Button), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Rowlett Day at the State Capitol. SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker: Senate List No. 5 SCRi8