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; Gonza´lez, 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; Ma´rquez; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McClendon; Mene´ndez; Miles; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Mun˜oz; Murphy; Naishtat; Neva´rez; 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.
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 timeHRi251.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 251, Honoring the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, Johnny Manziel.
HR 251was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representatives Kacal and Raney, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi251as 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 timeHCRi2.
The motion prevailed.
(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HCR 2, Congratulating Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University on winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy.
HCR 2was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representatives Ashby and Paddie, the names of all the members of the house were added toHCRi2as signers thereof.
HR 321 - ADOPTED (by Rose)
Representative Rose moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi321.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 321, Recognizing February 21-24, 2013, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Days in Texas on the occasion of the organizations 100th anniversary.
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HR 321was adopted.
On motion of Representative Collier, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi321as signers thereof.
HR 325 - ADOPTED (by Otto)
Representative Otto moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi325.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 325, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as I-69 Day at the State Capitol.
HR 325was adopted.
On motion of Representative Paddie, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi325as signers thereof.
HR 252 - ADOPTED (by Raney and Kacal)
Representative Raney moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi252.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 252, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as 4-H Day at the State Capitol.
HR 252was adopted.
On motion of Representative Hilderbran, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi252as signers thereof.
HR 354 - ADOPTED (by Mene´ndez)
Representative Mene´ndez moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi354.
The motion prevailed.
HR 354, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Texas Chiropractic Association Day at the Capitol.
HR 354was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representative Fletcher, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi354as signers thereof.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Mene´ndez 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 timeHRi294.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 294, Honoring Con Mi MADRE on its 20th anniversary.
HR 294was adopted.
On motion of Representative Howard, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi294as signers thereof.
HR 289 - ADOPTED (by Eiland)
Representative Eiland moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi289.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 289, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 289was read and was adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Eiland who introduced a delegation from Chambers County.
HR 144 - ADOPTED (by Dale, Farney, and Gonzales)
Representative Dale moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi144.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 144, Congratulating the Williamson County Republican Party on the 35th anniversary of its founding.
HR 144was adopted.
On motion of Representative Dale, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi144as signers thereof.
HR 297 - ADOPTED (by Zerwas)
Representative Zerwas moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi297.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 297, Commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and its volunteers for their work in fighting cancer.
HR 297was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representative Ma´rquez, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi297as 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 timeHRi254.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 254, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Bryan-College Station Day at the State Capitol.
HR 254was adopted.
On motion of Representative Kacal, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi254as signers thereof.
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.
The motion prevailed.
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 timeHRi338.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 338, Welcoming the Texas Christian University Student Government Association to the State Capitol.
HR 338was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representative Kolkhorst, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi338as 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 Neva´rez)
Representative Neva´rez moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi300.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 300, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Val Verde County-Del Rio Day at the State Capitol.
HR 300was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representative M. Gonza´lez, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi300as signers thereof.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Neva´rez who introduced a delegation from Val Verde County.
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 timeHRi302.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 302, Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited Day.
HR 302was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representative Larson, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi302as 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 timeHRi272.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 272, Congratulating the Denison Area Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary.
HR 272was adopted.
On motion of Representative Branch, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi272as signers thereof.
HR 316 - ADOPTED (by Phillips)
Representative Phillips moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi316.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 316, Honoring the Sherman Chamber of Commerce on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
On motion of Representative Branch, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi316as 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.
The motion prevailed. (Mun˜oz 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.
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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.
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.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 125 (By Raymond), Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
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.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
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.
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.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
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.
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.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
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.
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. To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 166 (By McClendon), Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 167 (By McClendon), Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
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.
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 Ma´rquez), 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.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 183(By Dutton), Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 184(By Dutton), Relating to the penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana or a synthetic cannabinoid.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
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.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 189 (By Dutton), Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 190(By Dutton), Relating to a suit for legal separation in a marriage. To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 191(By Dutton), Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligors confinement in jail or prison.
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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.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
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.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HJR 44(By Ma´rquez), 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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 145(By Darby), Honoring the San Angelo Standard-Times as a Texas Treasure Business Award recipient.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 147(By Craddick), Congratulating Lee and Bonnie Sanders of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 148(By Craddick), Congratulating Dale and Frankie Merrick of Lamesa on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 152 (By Dale), Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of Cedar Park.
HR 153(By Dale), Commemorating the dedication of the new sanctuary for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church of Austin.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 154 (By Dale), Honoring Mayor Bob Lemon for his service to Cedar Park.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 155(By Hughes), In memory of Mabel Aline Galyean of Golden. To Rules and Resolutions.
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.To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 159(By Gooden), Honoring Bobby Teague for his service as a member of the Brownsboro Independent School District Board of Trustees.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 160(By Gooden), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 161(By Gooden), Congratulating Russell and Linda Rau of Eustace on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 162 (By Gooden), Congratulating Chandler Elementary School on its selection as a 2012 Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 163(By Gooden), Honoring Randy Daniel for his service as mayor of Athens.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 164(By Gooden), Congratulating Madres
’Cocina restaurant in Forney
on its 15th anniversary.To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 165 (By Craddick), Congratulating Jim and Mary Alice Sanders of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 167(By Dutton), Commending Dr. Louis C. Sidney, Sr., for his service to St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 168(By Dutton), In memory of Ella Mae Eagleton of Crosby. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 169 (By Howard), Congratulating Cathryne McNamara of Anderson High School in Austin on her receipt of the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities award.
HR 172(By Frullo), Congratulating LaDene and Virgil Rickel of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 173(By Frullo), Congratulating Luciana and Rollie Murphy of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 174(By Frullo), Congratulating Tom and Ann DeLoach of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 175(By Frullo), In memory of Dr. John Norbert Marx of Lubbock. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 176(By Frullo), Congratulating Joe and Geraldine Tarbet of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 177(By Frullo), Congratulating Murray and Jean McNeely of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 178(By Frullo), Congratulating Bob and Mary Hamilton of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 179(By Frullo), Congratulating Art and Jody Cook of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 180(By Frullo), Congratulating Dodie and James Walker of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 181(By Frullo), Congratulating Bob and Betty Wideman of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 182(By Frullo), Congratulating Vicky Sue and Jackie Paul Driskill of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 183(By Frullo), Congratulating James and Evelyn Benton of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 184(By Frullo), Congratulating Gloria and Bert Turner of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 185(By Frullo), Congratulating Jean and Joel Low of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 189 (By Paddie), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 190(By Anderson), Congratulating Mac and Virginia Bates of Waco on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 191 (By Anderson), Honoring the life of Robert Wayne Michna of Lorena.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 193 (By Harper-Brown), Honoring Fran Bonilla as an Exemplary Woman of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 194(By Harper-Brown), Congratulating the City of Irving on its receipt of a 2012 Baldrige National Quality Award.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 195(By Harper-Brown), Commending Pastor Dennis Lee Webb, Sr., for his service to Bear Creek Community Church in Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 196(By Harper-Brown), In memory of Francis Xavier Flatley of Irving. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 197 (By Harper-Brown), Honoring Kitty Boyle as an Exemplary Woman of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 198 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Norma Stanton on her recognition as an Exemplary Woman of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 199(By Harper-Brown), Commending the Dallas/Fort Worth Humane Society for its service to the community.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 200 (By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau.
HR 201(By Harper-Brown), In memory of Emanuel "Dodge" Chilelli of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 202 (By Harper-Brown), Honoring Luis S. Spinola for his work as president and CEO of the Azteca-Omega Group.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 203(By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the dedication of a Historic Texas Cemetery marker at the Old Kit Cemetery in Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 204(By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the centennial of the Heritage House in Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 205(By Harper-Brown), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Fluor Corporation of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 206(By Harper-Brown), Honoring Gene Olafsen on her selection as an Exemplary Woman of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 207(By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Mary Oberlin on her selection as an Exemplary Woman of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 208 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Ruben and Sandy Franco of Irving on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 209 (By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Kitty Tine Baker on her selection as an Exemplary Woman of Irving.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 210(By Harper-Brown), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Irving Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 211(By Harper-Brown), Congratulating Joe and Gwen Lewis of Irving on their 65th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 212 (By Harper-Brown), Welcoming the delegation from Harmony Science Academy of Grand Prairie to the State Capitol on January 28, 2013.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 213(By Flynn), Congratulating Leiland and Sue Burks Walker on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 214(By Price), Recognizing May 2, 2013, as National Day of Prayer in Texas.
HR 215 (By Price), Honoring President Ronald Reagan on the 102nd anniversary of his birth.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 216(By Price), Commemorating Mothers Day 2013.
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To Rules and Resolutions.HR 217(By Price), Recognizing May 18, 2013, as Armed Forces Day. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 218(By Price), Commemorating the 2013 Fourth of July. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 219(By Price), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Conway Community Church in Panhandle.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 220 (By Price), Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Panhandle Herald.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 221 (By Price), Congratulating the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District on its receipt of the 2012 Texas Environmental Excellence Award for Agriculture.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 222(By Price), In memory of Carmen Newbill Boyd of Amarillo. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 223(By Price), In memory of songwriter Bill Dees. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 224(By Price), In memory of H. T. Montgomery of Chandler. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 225(By Price), Honoring the life of Bill Ware of Amarillo. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 228 (By Hunter), Recognizing February 13, 2013, as Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 229(By Hunter), Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Port Aransas Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 231 (By Naishtat), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Senior Day at the Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 232(By Hunter), Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Leadership Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.
HR 234 (By Raymond), Honoring Thomas Suehs for his service as executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 235 (By Huberty), Honoring the Academic Language Therapy Association and recognizing February 13, 2013, as Dyslexia Awareness Day.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 240 (By Wu), Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Houston Young Lawyers Association.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 245 (By Howard), Congratulating Cindy Todd of Austin on her selection as the 2012 H. L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 250 (By Clardy), Recognizing April 2 and 3, 2013, as Rusk County Days at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 253 (By Raney), Congratulating Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M University on his receipt of the 2012 Outland Trophy.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 256 (By Ashby), Recognizing February 7, 2013, as Lufkin and Angelina County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 257(By Anderson), Congratulating Lonnie and Carole Coone of Axtell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 258 (By Phillips), Recognizing February 13, 2013, as Fannin County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 259(By Lozano), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 260 (By Paddie), Commemorating the second annual Lil Earl
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s Hometown BBQ Throwdown in Marshall.To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 264 (By Crownover), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Denton County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
HR 268(By Crownover), Honoring the March of Dimes Foundation on its 75th anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 269(By Cook), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 270(By Cook), Recognizing February 7, 2013, as Palestine Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 271 (By Geren), Recognizing February 11, 2013, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 274(By Mun˜oz), Urging awareness of Williams syndrome. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 275(By Mun˜oz), Congratulating Captain Ken Baker on his retirement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 276(By Hunter), In memory of Erich E. Wendl of Corpus Christi. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 277(By Hunter), In memory of Edmond J. Ford, Jr., of Corpus Christi. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 278(By Hunter), Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HCR 37 (By Isaac), Congratulating Alva and Willie Mae Haydon of Dripping Springs on their 75th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 280(By Hunter), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 281(By Guillen), Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Rio Grande City Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 282(By Guillen), Congratulating Tommy Williams of Pleasanton on his retirement as the sheriff of Atascosa County.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 283(By Button), Honoring Rick Williams for his service on the Garland City Council.
HR 284(By Button), Commending Mayor Ronald E. Jones III of Garland for his public service.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 285(By Perez), Honoring the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding work on behalf of its community.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 286(By Lucio), Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Rio Grande Valley Partnership Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 287 (By Lucio), Honoring Eduardo Yanez on his selection as Mr. Amigo 2012.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 291(By Harper-Brown), In memory of Officer Corey Lee Cooksey of Grapevine.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 292(By P. King), Congratulating Dr. Marsha Barber on her retirement from Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 298(By Perry), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Food Bank Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 299 (By Neva´rez), Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Eagle Pass-Maverick County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 303(By Button), Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Richardsons Telecom
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Corridor Legislative Day.To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 307(By Ma´rquez), Honoring The University of Texas at El Paso on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 308(By Ma´rquez), Congratulating Lieutenant Lawrence E. Guerra on his retirement from the El Paso County Sheriffs Office.
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HR 309(By Ma´rquez), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Alta Vista Elementary School in El Paso.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 310(By Ma´rquez), Commemorating the 60th anniversary of KDBC-TV in El Paso.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 311 (By Ma´rquez), Recognizing the first all-women panel to preside over the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso County.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 312 (By Ma´rquez), Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Government Employees Credit Union in El Paso.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 313 (By Ma´rquez), Congratulating Rosa Guerrero on her selection as the 2013 First Lady of El Paso by Beta Sigma Phi.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 314(By Ma´rquez), Congratulating Mike Price on his retirement as the head football coach of The University of Texas at El Paso.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 315(By Patrick), Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 318(By Darby), In memory of renowned San Angelo business and civic leader Virginia Etta Henkel Holland.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 320 (By Anderson), Congratulating A. E. and Dorothy Drew of Woodway on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 323(By Sanford), Congratulating McKinney on its selection as Money magazine
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s 2012 second best small city to live in.To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 324(By Dutton), Congratulating the Reverend George T. Curry, Jr., on his 20th pastoral anniversary at Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
HR 327(By Price), Commemorating Flag Day on June 14, 2013. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 328 (By Price), Commemorating April 9, 2013, as Former POW Recognition Day.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 329(By Price), Commemorating Texas Independence Day 2013. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 330(By Price), Commemorating San Jacinto Day. To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 331(By Price), Recognizing May 7, 2013, as National Teacher Day in Texas.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 334(By Price), Honoring the Underwood Law Firm of Amarillo on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 336 (By Gonzales), Honoring Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Jesus Chavez for his outstanding service.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 339(By Button), Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Rowlett Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker:
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