HOUSE JOURNAL


EIGHTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION


PROCEEDINGS


FORTY-FIRST DAY --- MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013

The house met at 2 p.m. and was called to order by the speaker.

The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 132).

Present — Mr. Speaker; Allen; Alonzo; Alvarado; 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; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Frullo; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González, M.; Gonzalez, N.; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Harper-Brown; Hernandez Luna; Herrero; Hilderbran; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Kacal; Keffer; King, K.; King, P.; King, S.; King, T.; Kleinschmidt; Klick; Kolkhorst; Krause; Kuempel; Larson; Laubenberg; Lavender; Leach; Lewis; Longoria; Lozano; Lucio; Márquez; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McClendon; Menéndez; Miles; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Naishtat; Nevárez; Oliveira; Orr; Otto; Paddie; Parker; Patrick; Perez; Perry; Phillips; Pickett; Pitts; Price; Raney; Ratliff; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Ritter; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; 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, Excused — Gooden.

Absent — Farrar; Geren.

The speaker recognized Representative Workman who introduced Greg Bland, lead pastor, Pedernales River Fellowship, Spicewood, who offered the invocation as follows:

Heavenly Father, I pray for every member of the Texas House of Representatives to experience your grace, wisdom, strength, and perseverance. I pray that their discourse, decisions, and actions will be guided by your spirit and be pleasing to you. I pray that you give them a unified vision and discernment of what is right, the resolve and conviction to follow where you clearly lead, and the courage to stay the course you mark out for them. I pray that the business conducted today by this body would be honorable and full of integrity and will ultimately lead to policies and actions that reflect your heart.
Lord, I pray for the families of those who serve in this body. I ask that you protect them, bless and uphold their marriages and their children. May each family represented here know your unmistakable presence and experience the fullness of your joy.
Together, we all pray for our state, for your favor and blessing on all our citizens, for growth in our economy, for the jobless to find employment, and for the helpless to be protected.
Father, we are asking that your kingdom come and your will be done on earth, and specifically in Texas, as it is in heaven. Direct the decisions of this body to move Texas and its people toward the life and future you dream for us to enjoy. Forgive us all where we fall short. I pray all this in Jesus' name. Amen.

The speaker recognized Representative Burkett who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED

The following member was granted leave of absence for today and tomorrow because of important business in the district:

Gooden on motion of Lavender.

CAPITOL PHYSICIAN

The speaker recognized Representative Orr who presented Dr. Lesca Hadley of Cleburne as the "Doctor for the Day."

The house welcomed Dr. Hadley and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

(Toth in the chair)

(Geren now present)

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.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

Messages from the senate were received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message Nos. 1 and 2).

BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
CORRECTIONS IN REFERRAL

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. Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair at this time corrected the referral of measures to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List No. 1.)

LEAVES OF ABSENCE GRANTED

The following members were granted leaves of absence for the remainder of today because of important business in the district:

Miles on motion of Allen.

Sheets on motion of Isaac.

HB 3907 - PERMISSION TO INTRODUCE

Representative Harper-Brown requested permission to introduce and have placed on first reading HB 3907.

Permission to introduce was granted by (Record 133): 143 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

Yeas — Allen; Alonzo; Alvarado; 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; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Frullo; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González, M.; Gonzalez, N.; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Harper-Brown; Hernandez Luna; Herrero; Hilderbran; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Kacal; Keffer; King, K.; King, P.; King, S.; King, T.; Kleinschmidt; Klick; Kolkhorst; Krause; Kuempel; Larson; Laubenberg; Lavender; Leach; Lewis; Longoria; Lozano; Lucio; Márquez; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McClendon; Menéndez; 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; Sheffield, J.; Sheffield, R.; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Smithee; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Strama; Taylor; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; Villalba; Villarreal; Vo; Walle; White; Workman; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas.

Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker; Toth(C).

Absent, Excused — Gooden; Miles; Sheets.

Absent — Farrar; Geren.

PROVIDING FOR A CONGRATULATORY
AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR

Representative McClendon moved to set a congratulatory and memorial calendar for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3.

The motion prevailed.

FIVE-DAY POSTING RULE SUSPENDED

Representative Phillips moved to suspend the five-day posting rule to allow the Committee on Transportation to consider HB 2585 and HB 3650 at 8 a.m. tomorrow in E2.012.

The motion prevailed.

COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following committee meetings were announced:

Transportation, 8 a.m. tomorrow, E2.012, for a public hearing, to consider HB 2585, HB 3650, and the previously posted agenda.

Rules and Resolutions, upon adjournment today, 3W.9, for a formal meeting, to set a calendar.

HR 1241 - ADOPTED
(by T. King)

Representative T. King moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1241.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1241, Honoring Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement as president of Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde.

HR 1241 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Hughes, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1241 as signers thereof.

ADJOURNMENT

Representative Walle moved that the house adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed.

The house accordingly, at 2:30 p.m., adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.



ADDENDUM


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 3901 (By Workman), Relating to the creation of the Cascades Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Special Purpose Districts.

HR 1106 (By C. Turner), Commemorating the 30th anniversary of East Arlington Renewal.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1108 (By Anderson), Congratulating the Midway Middle School Boys Choir on its selection to perform at the national convention of the American Choral Directors Association held in Dallas.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1109 (By Anderson), Congratulating members of the speech and debate team at Connally High School in Waco on their success.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1110 (By Isaac), Commending Elm Grove Elementary School for its leadership program.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1111 (By Isaac), Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the naming of Texas State University--San Marcos.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1112 (By Márquez), Congratulating the boys' basketball team of Faith Christian Academy in El Paso on winning the Texas Christian Athletic League 3A state championship.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1113 (By Villarreal), Recognizing April 8-14, 2013, as Healthy Texas Week.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1114 (By White), In memory of Thomas Young "Doc" Foster of Village Mills.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1115 (By Gutierrez), Congratulating Harlee Lanier, a student at Judson Early College Academy in Live Oak, on her participation in the state final of the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1116 (By Villalba), Commending the Lake Highlands Republican Women for their notable service.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1117 (By Villalba), Honoring the administration and faculty of Lake Highlands High School for their commitment to excellence in education.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1118 (By Villalba), Honoring the Dallas County Council of Republican Women for their exceptional service to Dallas County.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1119 (By Riddle), Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Texas Tea Party Republican Women.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1120 (By Riddle), Honoring Henrietta Haessly for her work with the Republican Party.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1121 (By Pitts), In memory of Chad Hutson Littlefield of Midlothian.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1123 (By Smithee), Commemorating the celebration of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day at the VFW Golding Meadows Post 1475 in Amarillo on March 30, 2013.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1124 (By Perry), Congratulating Houston Garrett of Lubbock on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1125 (By E. Thompson), Paying tribute to the life of Betty Jo Ketchum on her posthumous induction into the Brazosport Independent School District Wall of Fame.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1126 (By Geren), In memory of Van Cliburn of Fort Worth.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1127 (By Geren), In memory of Nancy Lee Muse Bass of Fort Worth.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1129 (By Burkett), Honoring Rowlett City Council member Ron Miller for his service to the community.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1131 (By White), Congratulating Milton Cowart of Lumberton on being named Mr. East Texas for 2013 by the Tyler County Dogwood Festival.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1132 (By D. Miller), Congratulating the participants in the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program on the approval of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1136 (By G. Bonnen), Honoring the Friendswood High School cheer squads for their success in competition during the 2012-2013 school year.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1137 (By G. Bonnen), In memory of volunteer firefighter cadet Donald Mize of League City.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1138 (By McClendon), Honoring musician Ray Benson for his efforts to promote water conservation.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1139 (By Branch), Congratulating Walter Elcock of Dallas on his retirement from Bank of America and recognizing him as an honorary Texan.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1141 (By White), Commending the cheerleaders of Kountze High School for standing up for their right to express their religious beliefs.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1142 (By White), Honoring Geneva and Calvin Ebner of Deweyville for their wedding anniversary and Mrs. Ebner's birthday.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1143 (By Strama), Recognizing April 4, 2013, as Educational Technology Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1144 (By Strama), Congratulating J. B. and Edna Snead of Austin on their 75th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1145 (By Martinez Fischer), Honoring Graham Weston for his outstanding contributions to San Antonio.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1146 (By Martinez Fischer), Congratulating Univision for its success.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1147 (By Martinez Fischer), In memory of Raymond Rodriguez Garcia, Jr., of San Antonio.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1148 (By Parker), Honoring members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Providers Association on their visit to the Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1149 (By Ritter), Honoring the Texas Water Smart Coalition on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1150 (By Giddings), Recognizing April 10, 2013, as Best Southwest Partnership Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1151 (By Flynn), Congratulating the Martin's Mill High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2013 UIL 1A Division 1 state championship.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1152 (By Raney), In memory of Fred Harrison of Caldwell.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1153 (By Dale), Congratulating Robert and Jennie Lopez on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1154 (By Geren), In memory of Ruth Walker Polan of Nixon.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1155 (By Kacal), Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the city of College Station.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1156 (By Kacal), In memory of Brazos County constable Brian David Bachmann.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1157 (By Simpson), Congratulating the White Oak High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2013 UIL 2A state championship.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1158 (By J. Sheffield), Congratulating Landon Priddy of Stephenville High School on being named to the UIL All-State Band.
To Rules and Resolutions.

HR 1159 (By Naishtat), Recognizing April 7-14, 2013, as the Holocaust Days of Remembrance in Texas.
To Rules and Resolutions.

Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair corrects the referral of the following bills and resolutions:

HB 2184 (By Keffer), Relating to the partition of mineral interests of a charitable trust.
To Energy Resources.

HB 3547 (By Oliveira), Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier; authorizing a fee.
To Business and Industry.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

The following messages from the senate were today received by the house:

Message No. 1

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Monday, April 1, 2013 - 1

The Honorable Speaker of the House
House Chamber
Austin, Texas

Mr. Speaker:

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

THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED CALENDAR

HB 1263
Lewis
SPONSOR: Duncan
Relating to the delay in the implementation of the abolishment of small claims courts.

SB 51
Zaffirini
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims of sexual assault.

SB 52
Zaffirini
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.

SB 58
Nelson
Relating to the integration of behavioral health and physical health services into the Medicaid managed care program.

SB 59
Nelson
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.

SB 65
Nelson
Relating to a program to recognize public schools with successful student health and fitness programs.

SB 107
West
Relating to the disclosure by a court of criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure.

SB 108
West
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.

SB 129
Nelson
Relating to proper venue for filing an application for a protective order against family violence.

SB 130
Nelson
Relating to representation by prosecuting attorneys in proceedings for protective orders against family violence and in certain other actions.

SB 131
Nelson
Relating to the hours of sale and consumption of wine at a winery.

SB 187
Huffman
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.

SB 202
Huffman
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts.

SB 231
Carona
Relating to the applicability of certain concealed handgun laws to certain associate judges and other judicial personnel.

SB 249
Patrick
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.

SB 252
West
Relating to certain procedures regarding an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in a noncapital felony case.

SB 256
Deuell
Relating to tracking career information for graduates of Texas medical schools and persons completing medical residency programs in Texas.

SB 284
West
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to police officers with the Office of Security and Law Enforcement of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

SB 345
Whitmire
Relating to the abolition of the state boot camp program.

SB 348
Schwertner
Relating to a utilization review process for managed care organizations participating in the STAR + PLUS Medicaid managed care program.

SB 358
Hinojosa
Relating to the use of a polygraph statement as evidence that a defendant or releasee from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has violated a condition of release.

SB 360
Watson
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.

SB 361
Watson
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

SB 366
Taylor
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to offer certain deferred compensation plans to employees.

SB 367
Whitmire
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests.

SB 385
Carona
Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in districts designated by municipalities and counties.

SB 395
West
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case.

SB 396
Hegar
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain employees of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

SB 410
Watson
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.

SB 435
Duncan
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.

SB 453
Deuell
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.

SB 458
Rodríguez
Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act.

SB 464
Deuell
Relating to the dismissal of complaints against property tax professionals.

SB 471
Ellis
Relating to technological efficiencies in the recording of certain open meetings.

SB 511
Whitmire
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.

SB 519
Deuell
Relating to the definition of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.

SB 530
Birdwell
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.

SB 533
Zaffirini
Relating to a review of cost savings to state agencies and institutions of higher education under energy savings performance contracts.

SB 543
Seliger
Relating to the authority of the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers.

SB 551
Uresti
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.

SB 553
Uresti
Relating to certain high school students serving as early voting clerks in an election.

SB 555
Davis
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.

SB 560
Ellis
Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys.

SB 564
Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 536; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

SB 569
Carona
Relating to the examination requirements for an insurance adjuster license.

SB 578
Duncan
Relating to use of countywide polling places for certain elections.

SB 585
Hegar
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.

SB 587
Hinojosa
Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 19; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

SB 604
Hegar
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 458; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

SB 605
Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

SB 606
Hegar
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 457; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

SB 608
Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

SB 609
Hegar
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 17; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

SB 610
Hegar
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 477; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

SB 615
Estes
Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission.

SB 635
Duncan
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties and civil restitution received by the attorney general.

SB 684
Deuell
Relating to a physical assessment of students by a public school.

SB 696
Duncan
Relating to the board of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority.

SB 697
Carona
Relating to the qualifications of certain nonresident individuals to hold a surplus lines agent license.

SB 700
Hegar
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.

SB 703
Taylor
Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 39; providing authority to impose a tax or fee and issue bonds.

SB 704
Taylor
Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 35; providing authority to impose a tax or fee and issue bonds.

SB 705
Taylor
Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 40; providing authority to impose taxes and fees and issue bonds.

SB 723
Taylor
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.

SB 733
Carona
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.

SB 763
Watson
Relating to motorcycle training and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense.

SB 771
Uresti
Relating to training for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 777
Ellis
Relating to the terms of the public members of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.

SB 809
Carona
Relating to Public Utility Commission of Texas consideration of the rates for certain equalization surcharges and emergency service fees.

SB 819
Duncan
Relating to the disposal of demolition waste from abandoned or nuisance buildings by certain local governments.

SB 839
Hancock
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.

SB 841
Hancock
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code.

SB 847
Carona
Relating to business entities and associations.

SB 849
Carona
Relating to social purposes of a for-profit corporation and the consideration of social purposes and other interests by officers and directors of a for-profit corporation.

SB 852
Taylor
Relating to availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms.

SB 866
Paxton
Relating to authorizing local governments to participate in statewide technology centers.

SB 885
Hinojosa
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.

SB 905
Van de Putte
Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

SB 916
Estes
Relating to quorums and meetings by teleconference of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and the Texas Bioenergy Research Committee.

SB 949
Nelson
Relating to the definition of license holder in the Medical Practice Act.

SB 972
Carona
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 1005
Carona
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.

SB 1006
Carona
Relating to requirements regarding certain shareholder and policyholder dividends.

SB 1058
Nelson
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.

SB 1060
Nelson
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.

SB 1212
Estes
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.

SB 1214
Schwertner
Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.

SCR 18
Hegar
Recognizing the annual Small Town Christmas celebration in the City of Bellville as the Official Small Town Christmas Event of Texas.

SCR 21
West
Recognizing November 4-8, 2013, and November 3-7, 2014, as Municipal Courts Week.

Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate

Message No. 2

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Monday, April 1, 2013 - 2

The Honorable Speaker of the House
House Chamber
Austin, Texas

Mr. Speaker:

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

THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

HCR 65
Workman
SPONSOR: Watson
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Austin.

SB 146
Williams
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.

SB 340
Rodríguez
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.

SB 448
Fraser
Relating to the audit of certain river authorities.

SB 462
Huffman
Relating to specialty court programs in this state.

SB 479
Hinojosa
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 79th Judicial District.

SB 516
Eltife
Relating to the distribution of ale by certain brewers.

SB 517
Eltife
Relating to the distribution of beer by certain manufacturers.

SB 680
West
Relating to a pilot program to improve student loan default rates and financial aid literacy among postsecondary students.

SB 848
Carona
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.

SB 952
Carona
Relating to interest on commercial loans.

Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate


APPENDIX

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Favorable reports have been filed by committees as follows:

March 27

Criminal Jurisprudence - HB 32, HB 516

Government Efficiency and Reform - HB 483, HB 987, HB 1632

Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence - HB 200

Special Purpose Districts - HB 64, HB 518, HB 545

State Affairs - HB 408, HB 432, HB 450, HB 2391

Technology - HB 1744, HB 1894

Transportation - HB 299

Ways and Means - HB 671

March 28

Corrections - HB 1968

Defense and Veterans' Affairs - HB 45, HB 120, HB 150, HB 489, HB 781, HB 1960

Economic and Small Business Development - HB 950, HB 1297, HB 1574

Investments and Financial Services - HB 1233

Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence - HB 989, HB 1016, HB 1114, HB 1248, HB 1272, HB 1513

Land and Resource Management - HB 2003

Licensing and Administrative Procedures - HB 137, HB 394, HB 2041

Natural Resources - HB 701, HB 752, HB 776, HB 839, HB 1330

Pensions - HB 1265, HB 1804, HB 2155

Public Education - HB 642, HB 753, HB 2058

State Affairs - HB 941

Transportation - HB 1380, HB 1485, HB 1534, HB 1964



ENGROSSED

March 27 - HB 281, HB 677

March 28 - HB 4, HB 5, HB 144, HB 812


ENROLLED

March 27 - HCR 93


SENT TO THE GOVERNOR

March 27 - HCR 93


SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

March 28 - HCR 10, HCR 48, HCR 83, HCR 93