HOUSE JOURNAL EIGHTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION PROCEEDINGS

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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; Gonza´lez, 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; 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.; 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:

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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)

The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:

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 toHRi523as signers thereof.

(Rose now present)

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

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 toHRi476as signers thereof.

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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 timeSCRi16.

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; Gonza´lez, 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; 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.

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 timeHRi605.

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HR 605, Recognizing February 26, 2013, as Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 605was adopted.

On motion of Representative Springer, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi605as 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 Mun˜oz)

Representative Mun˜oz moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi629.

HR 629, Congratulating Sam L. Susser on being named BorderFest

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s 2013

Border Texan of the Year.

On motion of Representative Hunter, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi629as 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 toHRi577as signers thereof.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED

The following member was granted leave of absence for the remainder of today because of important state business:

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PROVIDING FOR A CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR

Representative McClendon moved to set a congratulatory and memorial calendar for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 28.

HR 585 - ADOPTED (by R. Sheffield)

Representative R. Sheffield moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi585.

HR 585, In memory of Travis Winfield Sampley of Austin.

HR 585was 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 toHRi585as 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 timeHRi628.

HR 628, Recognizing February 26, 2013, as Texas Grammy Music Day.

On motion of Representative McClendon, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi628as 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 toHRi613as signers thereof.

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HR 613 - REMARKS

REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD: Representative Jim Murphy

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s wife, who is a nurse, we

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re recognizing her, as well. They

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re telling me a whole list of nurses now—theres a lot of nurses out there, but we need more. But we

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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) The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:

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 toHRi498as 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 onHRi613recognizing Representative Murphy

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s wife.

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 toHRi571as signers thereof.

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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 Neva´rez)

The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution: HR 563,iCelebrating Kinney County Day at the State Capitol.

On motion of Representative M. Gonza´lez, the names of all the members of the house were added toHRi563as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Neva´rez who introduced a delegation from Kinney County.

HR 388 - ADOPTED (by Neva´rez)

Representative Neva´rez moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this timeHRi388.

HR 388, In memory of Chad Foster, former mayor of Eagle Pass.

HR 388was 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 toHRi388as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Neva´rez who introduced family members of Chad Foster.

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HR 572 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED (by Allen)

HR 572,iCongratulating D

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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 toHRi572as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Allen who introduced D

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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.

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:

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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 Neva´rez), 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.

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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

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s child.

To Business and Industry.

HB 1370 (By M. Gonza´lez), Relating to a limitation on the amount of

tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. To Higher Education.

HB 1371(By Mun˜oz), 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 Mun˜oz), 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.

HB 1375(By Dutton), Relating to an exemption for certain solo practitioner attorneys from electronic filing fees.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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HB 1409(By Wu), Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee.

HB 1410 (By Wu), Relating to notification by an institution of higher

education to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework.

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.

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.

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.

HB 1421(By Perry), Relating to the disposition of certain seized weapons. To Homeland Security and Public Safety.

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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.

HB 1424 (By Moody), Relating to waiver of immunity in certain

employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers

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compensation claim.

To Business and Industry.

HB 1425(By Moody), Relating to the definition of property for purposes of the offense of stalking.

HB 1426(By Moody), Relating to discovery in a criminal case.

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

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s religious nature in allowing access to school campuses after school hours.

HB 1434(By Flynn), Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.

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

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s order for

emergency protection.

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.

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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.

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.

To Rules and Resolutions.

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.

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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 Mun˜oz), 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 Mun˜oz), 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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 507(By Button), Honoring Dr. Gary Reeves for his service as interim

superintendent of the Garland Independent School District. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 514(By Button), Congratulating Vent-A-Hood Limited of Richardson

on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 516(By Flynn), Congratulating Carl and Shirley Dvorak of Quinlan on

their 50th wedding anniversary. To Rules and Resolutions.

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HR 517(By Naishtat), Honoring Lucy Nazro on her retirement as the head of St. Andrew

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s Episcopal School in Austin.

HR 519 (By Button), Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the

founding of First Presbyterian Church of Garland. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 527(By Farney), Congratulating Jim Wilson on being named the 2012

Ambassador of the Year by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

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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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 536(By Alonzo), Commemorating the 2014 Oak Cliff Coalition for the

Arts Cinco de Mayo parade and street festival. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 540(By Zedler), Congratulating Sarah Elizabeth Russell on earning the

Stars and Stripes Award from American Heritage Girls. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 541 (By Zedler), Congratulating Sarah Michelle Hardy on earning a

Stars and Stripes Award from the American Heritage Girls organization. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 545 (By Anderson), Congratulating Melvin Hill on his retirement as

water superintendent with the City of McGregor. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 548(By Farney), Honoring Bob Brent on his receipt of the 2012 Owen

W. Sherrill Award from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 553 (By Carter), Congratulating Steve and Cissy Powell of Dallas on

their 52nd wedding anniversary. To Rules and Resolutions.

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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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 556 (By Carter), Honoring the Neighborhood Service Council for its

contributions to the North Dallas and Richardson communities. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 558 (By Kacal), Honoring members of the Texas 4-H Livestock

Ambassadors program on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 559(By Harper-Brown), Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Grand Prairie

Day at the State Capitol. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 564 (By P. King), In memory of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class

Clayton R. Beauchamp of Weatherford. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 565 (By Vo), Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Khojaly

Massacre in Azerbaijan. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 566(By Frullo), Congratulating Darrel and Sandra Perkins of Lubbock

on their 50th wedding anniversary. To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 567(By Frullo), Congratulating Powell and Carol Adams of Lubbock

HR 568(By Frullo), Congratulating Sam and Carolyn Owings of Lubbock

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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. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

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. To Rules and Resolutions.

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.

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HR 589 (By Wu), Congratulating Alice Lee on her receipt of the 2013 Community Service Award from the Chinese Professional Club of Houston.

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