EIGHTY-NINTH DAY - MONDAY, MAY 31, 1999

The house met at 1:30 p.m. and was called to order by the speaker.

The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 539).

Present - Mr. Speaker; Alexander; Allen; Alvarado; Averitt; Bailey; Berman; Bonnen; Bosse; Brimer; Brown, B.; Brown, F.; Burnam; Capelo; Carter; Chavez; Chisum; Christian; Clark; Coleman; Cook; Corte; Crabb; Craddick; Cuellar; Culberson; Danburg; Davis, J.; Davis, Y.; Delisi; Denny; Deshotel; Driver; Dukes; Dunnam; Dutton; Edwards; Ehrhardt; Eiland; Elkins; Ellis; Farabee; Farrar; Flores; Gallego; Garcia; George; Giddings; Glaze; Goodman; Goolsby; Gray; Green; Greenberg; Grusendorf; Gutierrez; Haggerty; Hamric; Hardcastle; Hartnett; Hawley; Heflin; Hilbert; Hilderbran; Hill; Hinojosa; Hochberg; Hodge; Homer; Hope; Howard; Hunter; Hupp; Isett; Janek; Jones, C.; Jones, J.; Junell; Keel; Keffer; King, P.; King, T.; Krusee; Kuempel; Lengefeld; Lewis, G.; Lewis, R.; Longoria; Luna; Madden; Marchant; Maxey; McCall; McClendon; McReynolds; Merritt; Moreno, J.; Moreno, P.; Morrison; Mowery; Naishtat; Najera; Nixon; Noriega; Oliveira; Olivo; Palmer; Pickett; Pitts; Puente; Ramsay; Rangel; Reyna, A.; Reyna, E.; Ritter; Sadler; Salinas; Seaman; Shields; Siebert; Smith; Smithee; Solis, J.; Solis, J. F.; Solomons; Staples; Swinford; Talton; Telford; Thompson; Tillery; Truitt; Turner, B.; Turner, S.; Uher; Uresti; Van de Putte; Walker; West; Williams; Wilson; Wise; Wohlgemuth; Wolens; Woolley; Yarbrough; Zbranek.

Absent, Excused - Counts; Crownover; Jones, D.

The invocation was offered by Jim Morris, former senate door keeper, Austin.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED

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

Counts on motion of Alexander.

CAPITOL PHYSICIAN

The speaker recognized Representative F. Brown who presented Dr. John McNew of Bryan as the "Doctor for the Day."

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

(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)

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, House List No. 73).

HCR 319 - ADOPTED

(by McCall)

The following privileged resolution was laid before the house:

HCR 319

WHEREAS, HB 3211 has been adopted by the house of representatives and the senate and is being prepared for enrollment; and

WHEREAS, The bill contains a technical error that should be corrected; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas, That the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives be instructed to correct HB 3211 as follows:

(1) In SECTION 3.03(b)(1) of the bill, between "2145," and "2202", insert "2148".

(2) In SECTION 3.03(c)(1) of the bill, strike "Nos. 1933 and 2148" and substitute "No. 1933".

HCR 319 was adopted without objection.

HCR 318 - ADOPTED

(by Janek)

The following privileged resolution was laid before the house:

HCR 318

WHEREAS, HB 1498 has been adopted by the house of representatives and the senate; and

WHEREAS, The bill contains technical errors that should be corrected; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives be hereby instructed to correct HB 1498 in SECTION 1 of the bill in added Article 26.09(f)(2), Insurance Code, as follows:

(1) strike "state-certified health maintenance organization" and substitute "nonprofit, state-certified health maintenance organization";

(2) strike "single, nonprofit group medical practice" and substitute "single group medical practice".

HCR 318 was adopted without objection.

HR 1241 - ADOPTED

(by Laney)

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

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1241, Commending all legislative and support staff for their selfless contributions to good government in the Lone Star State.

HR 1241 was read and was adopted without objection.

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

HR 1370 - ADOPTED

(by Morrison)

Representative Morrison moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1370.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1370, Honoring the men and women who provided aid and assistance during the October 1998 flood in Cuero and Victoria.

HR 1370 was read and was adopted without objection.

HR 1203 - ADOPTED

(by Goolsby)

Representative Goolsby moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1203.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1203, Honoring the house parking guards on their diligent service during the 76th Legislature.

HR 1203 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Yarbrough, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1203 as signers thereof.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

The chair recognized Representative Goolsby, who introduced the house parking guards.

HR 1202 - ADOPTED

(by Goolsby)

Representative Goolsby moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1202.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1202, Honoring the employees of the House Business Office.

HR 1202 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Gutierrez, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1202 as signers thereof.

(Goolsby in the chair)

G. J. SUTTON AWARD

The chair recognized Representative Y. Davis who, on behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus, presented the G. J. Sutton award to Representative Merritt.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

The chair recognized Representative Deshotel, who introduced members of the Mickey Leland Texas Legislative internship program.

HR 1366 - ADOPTED

(by Uher)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1366.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1366, Honoring the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office.

HR 1366 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Edwards, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1366 as signers thereof.

HR 1363 - ADOPTED

(by Uher)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1363.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1363, Commending Sharon Carter for her legislative service.

HR 1363 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Dutton, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1363 as signers thereof.

HR 1365 - ADOPTED

(by Uher)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1365.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1365, Honoring the staff of the Speaker's Office.

HR 1365 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Edwards, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1365 as signers thereof.

HR 1367 - ADOPTED

(by Uher)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1367.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1367, Commending Barry Miller on his legislative service.

HR 1367 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Edwards, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1367 as signers thereof.

HR 1362 - ADOPTED

(by Uher)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1362.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1362, Honoring the Dungeoneers of Bay City High School and drama instructor Andy Berkovsky for winning the State UIL One-Act Play Contest.

HR 1362 was adopted without objection.

HR 1376 - ADOPTED

(by Greenberg)

Representative Greenberg moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1376.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1376, Congratulating Kristy Mikus and Mike Eanes on their engagement and forthcoming wedding.

HR 1376 was adopted without objection.

HR 1373 - ADOPTED

(by Maxey)

Representative Maxey moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1373.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1373, Paying tribute to Joe L. Stone, Jr., for a distingusihed and productive career at the Texas Department of Health.

HR 1373 was adopted without objection.

HR 1372 - ADOPTED

(by Maxey)

Representative Maxey moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1372.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1372, Commemorating the 50th anniversary of YMCA Camp Grady Spruce.

HR 1372 was adopted without objection.

HR 1369 - ADOPTED

(by Denny, Madden, and McCall)

Representative Denny moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1369.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1369, In memory of Al Ruschhaupt.

HR 1369 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

HR 1364 - ADOPTED

(by Uher)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1364.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1364, Commending Robert I. "Bob" Kelly for his exceptional legislative service.

HR 1364 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Edwards, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1364 as signers thereof.

HR 1377 - ADOPTED

(by Wilson)

Representative Wilson moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1377.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1377, Honoring Kim Perrot of the Houston Comets.

HR 1377 was adopted without objection.

HR 1378 - ADOPTED

(by Wilson)

Representative Wilson moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1378.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1378, Honoring movie industry leader Jack Valenti and welcoming him back to Texas.

HR 1378 was adopted without objection.

(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)

HR 1371 - ADOPTED

(by Goolsby)

Representative Goolsby moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1371.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1371, Honoring Jayne Gottschall on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Legislative Council.

HR 1371 was read and was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Hunter, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1371 as signers thereof.

CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR

The following memorial resolutions were laid before the house:

HCR 252 (by Chisum, et al.), In memory of Roye Mulholland.

HR 64 (by Uher), Honoring the memory of John Coble "Red" Richards.

HR 219 (by Uher), In memory of the Honorable Maurice S. Pipkin.

HR 588 (by Van de Putte), In memory of the Honorable Blair "Bruzzy" Reeves.

HR 703 (by Van de Putte), In memory of the Reverend Elizabeth Ann Holland.

HR 711 (by Van de Putte), In memory of Virginia Urbina Jones.

HR 941 (by Krusee), In memory of Jacob Ryan Rebecek.

HR 1206 (by Smithee), In memory of Dr. Hugh Sticksel, Jr.

HR 1207 (by Smithee), In memory of Orvil Gene "Speedy" Nieman.

HR 1230 (by Alvarado), In memory of Dr. Americo Paredes.

HR 1296 (by Gallego), In memory of Claude David Arnold, Sr.

HR 1297 (by Gallego), In memory of Humberto "Henry" Gutierrez.

HR 1313 (by Morrison), In memory of Adele D. Lucas.

The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

The following congratulatory resolutions were laid before the house:

HCR 130 was withdrawn.

HCR 260 (by J. Jones), Declaring October 4-9, 1999, "Firefighters and Paramedics Recognition Week."

SCR 62 (Keffer - House Sponsor), Declaring April 7, 1999, as Hood County Day at the Capitol.

HR 15 (by Seaman), Recognizing February 17, 1999, as Aransas County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 188 (by Williams and Hope), Recognizing March 16, 1999, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 220 (by Brimer), Recognizing February 17, 1999, as Small Business Day at the State Capitol.

HR 221 (by Brimer), Recognizing February 17, 1999, as Texas Recreational Vehicle Day.

HR 240 (by Tillery), Honoring Mrs. Robin Gattis, Mrs. Betty Martinez, and the kindergarten class at Seagoville Elementary School on winning the Leavey Award.

HR 245 (by Berman), Honoring Glover C. Tunnell, James Daughtrey, and Truitt Fulgham of the Texas Real Estate Commission.

HR 477 (by Gallego), Commemorating the second annual Big Bend Open Road Race on April 15-17, 1999.

HR 798 (by Van de Putte), Congratulating Minnie Abrego-Sanchez on her receipt of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Distinguished Alumni Award.

HR 867 (by Krusee), Recognizing May 18, 1999, as N. G. "Bunky" Whitlow Day.

HR 888 (by J. Davis), Congratulating David L. Gatling on his retirement from Ticona LLC.

HR 957 was withdrawn.

HR 1002 (by Truitt), Honoring Leadership Hurst-Euless-Bedford graduates.

HR 1102 (by Alexander), Promoting awareness of rural mail carriers in Texas.

HR 1214 (by Staples), Honoring Christopher Alan Gonzalez on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 1217 (by Morrison), Congratulating Collin Gloor on reaching his five-year goal of 1,000 Accelerated Reader points at Goliad Elementary School.

HR 1218 (by Capelo), Commending George Garcia Edwards of Corpus Christi.

HR 1219 (by Capelo), Honoring Edwardo G. Ochoa, Jr., for being named a recipient of the 1999 Navy Fleet Manager of the Year Award.

HR 1220 (by Capelo), Congratulating Clarence Wayne and Betty Lou Rach of Corpus Christi on their 40th wedding anniversary.

HR 1222 (by Delisi), Congratulating the Moody Leon United Methodist Church on the dedication of its historical marker.

HR 1223 (by Merritt), Honoring Coach Lin Laursen of Central Arizona College.

HR 1224 (by Merritt), Commemorating the Great Texas Balloon Race Event in Longview on July 16-18, 1999.

HR 1225 (by Merritt), Commending Mel and Norma Gabler for their devoted service to public education in Texas.

HR 1234 (by Merritt), Honoring the 1999 officers of the Colonial Dames.

HR 1237 (by Alexander), Honoring Ron Thomas Capehart for his myriad accomplishments.

HR 1243 (by Deshotel), Commending Alex Ibanez on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1244 (by Deshotel), Commending Brett Biggart on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1245 (by Deshotel), Commending Khelan Bhatia on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1246 (by Deshotel), Commending Ramiro Gonzalez on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1247 (by Deshotel), Commending Reinaldo Isturiz on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1248 (by Deshotel), Commending Khomotso Ngwaheng on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1249 (by Deshotel), Commending Jonathan O'Neal on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1250 (by Deshotel), Commending Sylvester Musa Shezi on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1251 (by Deshotel), Commending Shelley Davis on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1252 (by Deshotel), Commending Monica Higgins-Buckhalter on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1253 (by Deshotel), Commending Andrea Hickson on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1254 (by Deshotel), Commending Rosemary Garza on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1255 (by Deshotel), Commending Dawn Garrison on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1257 (by Deshotel), Commending Monica Epps on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1259 (by Deshotel), Commending Lisa Linney on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1260 (by Deshotel), Commending Gwendolyn Whitlock on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1262 (by Deshotel), Commending Nicole Streeter on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1263 (by Deshotel), Commending Barbara Rubin on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1264 (by Deshotel), Commending Stacy Thedford on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1266 (by Deshotel), Commending Maricella Villarreal on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1269 (by Deshotel), Commending Kamarah Scott on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1270 (by Deshotel), Commending Laura Ruiz on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1271 (by Deshotel), Commending Chantal King on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1272 (by Deshotel), Commending Eronda Johnson on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1274 (by Dunnam), Congratulating the Robinson High School Rockettes for winning the 1999 UIL Class 3A state softball championship.

HR 1286 (by Maxey), Honoring Cynthia Anne Bragg for her meritorious service to the office of State Representative Glen Maxey.

HR 1287 (by Maxey), Honoring Erik Paulsen for his legislative service in the office of State Representative Glen Maxey.

HR 1288 (by Maxey), Honoring Matt Watson for his distinguished legislative service.

HR 1289 (by Maxey), Commending Joanne Savage for her distinguished service as a member of Representative Glen Maxey's staff.

HR 1290 (by Maxey), Commending Eddie Rodriguez for his exemplary service as a member of State Representative Glen Maxey's staff.

HR 1291 (by Maxey), Honoring Afton Granberry for her service as a member of Representative Glen Maxey's staff.

HR 1292 (by Maxey), Honoring Robin Chandler for her legislative service.

HR 1293 (by Maxey), Honoring Melinda Puente for her dedicated service as a staff member of Representative Glen Maxey.

HR 1298 (by Gallego), Congratulating Redford Elementary School in the Marfa Independent School District.

HR 1312 (by Morrison), Congratulating William Eugene and Vesta Williams on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 1319 (by Pitts), Congratulating Dr. Joy Shaw on being named 1999 Red Oak Citizen of the Year.

HR 1322 (by Shields), Recognizing Redland Oaks Elementary School's "Exemplary" status.

HR 1323 (by Flores), Honoring Stephanie Renee Hinojosa for being named valedictorian of Rio Hondo High School.

HR 1324 (by Flores), Honoring Mario Ramirez for being named valedictorian of La Villa High School.

HR 1325 (by Flores), Honoring Charles Edward Vega for being named valedictorian of Sharyland High School.

HR 1326 (by Flores), Honoring Jose Bazan for being named valedictorian of Mission High School.

HR 1327 (by Flores), Honoring Emilio Alvarez for being named valedictorian of La Joya High School.

HR 1328 (by Flores), Honoring Ana Maria Castillo for being named salutatorian of Santa Rosa High School.

HR 1329 (by Flores), Honoring Javier Aranda for being named valedictorian of Santa Rosa High School.

HR 1330 (by Flores), Honoring Joyce Juan for being named salutatorian of Harlingen South High School.

HR 1331 (by Flores), Honoring Roel Flores for being named salutatorian of Harlingen High School.

HR 1332 (by Flores), Honoring Elizabeth Diaz for being named salutatorian of La Villa High School.

HR 1333 (by Flores), Honoring Nella Felice Garcia for being named salutatorian of Rio Hondo High School.

HR 1334 (by Flores), Honoring Megan Lois Neal for being named salutatorian of Sharyland High School.

HR 1335 (by Flores), Honoring Cesar R. Garza for being named salutatorian of Mission High School.

HR 1336 (by Flores), Honoring Erika Ramirez for being named salutatorian of La Joya High School.

HR 1337 (by Flores), Honoring Megan Lee Gonzalez for being named valedictorian of Harlingen South High School.

HR 1338 (by Flores), Honoring David Vonstroh for being named valedictorian of Harlingen High School.

The resolutions were adopted without objection.

(Speaker in the chair)

SCR 88 - ADOPTED

(Uher - House Sponsor)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time SCR 88.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

SCR 88, In memory of Senator William T. "Bill" Moore.

SCR 88 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

HR 1309 - ADOPTED

(by Uher)

Representative Uher moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1309.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1309, Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Star of the Republic Museum.

HR 1309 was adopted without objection.

HCR 320 - ADOPTED

(by Wilson)

The following privileged resolution was laid before the house:

HCR 320

WHEREAS, HB 844 has been adopted by the house of representatives and the senate and is being prepared for enrollment; and

WHEREAS, The bill contains a technical error that should be corrected; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas, That the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives be instructed to correct HB 844, in SECTION 2 of the bill, as follows:

(1) In amended Section 466.015(d), Government Code, between "by which" and "in the preceding fiscal year" (conference committee report, page 3, lines 18 and 19), strike "the gross revenue from the sale of tickets" and substitute "the total amount of lottery prizes awarded by the commission".

(2) In added Section 466.015(e), Government Code, between "by which" and "in the fiscal year" (conference committee report, page 4, lines 3 and 4),

strike "the gross revenue from the sale of tickets" and substitute "the total amount of lottery prizes awarded by the commission".

HCR 320 was adopted without objection.

HR 1368 - ADOPTED

(by Flores)

Representative Flores moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1368.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1368, Honoring Irene M. Garcia for her outstanding service to the citizens of La Joya.

HR 1368 was adopted without objection.

HR 1375 - ADOPTED

(by Hodge)

Representative Hodge moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1375.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1375, In memory of Hal W. Holbrook.

HR 1375 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

HR 1343 - ADOPTED

(by Clark)

Representative Clark moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1343.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1343, Recognizing Colonel John Merl Elkins as most deserving of the rank of Brigadier General.

HR 1343 was adopted without objection.

HR 1374 - ADOPTED

(by J. Solis)

Representative Uresti moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1374.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1374, In memory of Jose C. Montemayor.

HR 1374 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

HR 1360 - ADOPTED

(by Puente)

Representative Puente moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1360.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1360, Recognizing the sons and other descendants of Maria and Teodoro Hernandez.

HR 1360 was adopted without objection.

HR 1361 - ADOPTED

(by Puente)

Representative Puente moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1361.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1361, Congratulating the San Antonio Police Department on being designated "Accredited" by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

HR 1361 was adopted without objection.

HR 1268 - ADOPTED

(by Deshotel)

Representative Deshotel moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1268.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1268, Commending Shirley Collins on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.

HR 1268 was read and was adopted without objection.

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, House List No. 74).

(Siebert in the chair)

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

A message from the senate was received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message No. 1).

(Goolsby in the chair)

SCR 90 - ADOPTED

The following privileged resolution was laid before the house:

SCR 90, Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in SB 4.

SCR 90 was adopted without objection.

(Speaker in the chair)

HR 1379 - ADOPTED

(by A. Reyna)

Representative A. Reyna moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1379.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1379, Commending Curtis W. Bannert of San Antonio on his civic contributions.

HR 1379 was adopted without objection.

On motion of Representative Siebert, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1379 as signers thereof.

COMMITTEES APPOINTED

The speaker announced the appointment of the following committee to notify the senate that the house has completed its labors and is ready to adjourn sine die: Representatives Hochberg, chair, Uresti, Culberson, Salinas, and Alexander.

The speaker announced the appointment of the following committee to notify the governor that the house has completed its labors and is ready to adjourn sine die: Representatives Goolsby, chair, Heflin, Edwards, Puente, and Yarbrough.

PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE

Representative Gray moved that, at the conclusion of the receiving of messages from the senate and the signing of bills and resolutions, the house stand adjourned sine die in memory of Solomon Garcia III.

The motion prevailed without objection.

GOVERNOR NOTIFIED

The committee appointed to notify the governor that the house has completed its labors and is ready to adjourn sine die reported that they had performed the duty assigned to them.

SENATE NOTIFIED

The committee appointed to notify the senate that the house has completed its labors and is ready to adjourn sine die reported that they had performed the duty assigned to them.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

A message from the senate was received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message No. 2).

HOUSE NOTIFIED

A committee from the senate was announced at the door of the house and, being admitted, notified the house that the senate has completed its labors and is ready to adjourn sine die.

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, House List No. 75, and Senate List Nos. 40 and 41).

ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE

In accordance with a previous motion, Speaker Laney, at 6:55 p.m., pronounced the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Seventy-Sixth Legislature adjourned sine die.

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ADDENDUM

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SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER

The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker:

House List No. 73

HB 143, HB 153, HB 211, HB 352, HB 400, HB 485, HB 542, HB 564, HB 571, HB 577, HB 597, HB 628, HB 662, HB 713, HB 744, HB 746, HB 819, HB 826, HB 846, HB 869, HB 918, HB 932, HB 1059, HB 1104, HB 1123, HB 1140, HB 1188, HB 1193, HB 1223, HB 1275, HB 1283, HB 1291, HB 1376, HB 1444, HB 1453, HB 1603, HB 1622, HB 1703, HB 1799, HB 1861, HB 1884, HB 1933, HB 1939, HB 1961, HB 1983, HB 1997, HB 2031, HB 2085, HB 2147, HB 2175, HB 2224, HB 2409, HB 2434, HB 2510, HB 2553, HB 2611, HB 2641, HB 2748, HB 2815, HB 2821, HB 2824, HB 2825, HB 2896, HB 2947, HB 2954, HB 3016, HB 3029, HB 3079, HB 3182, HB 3255, HB 3304, HB 3470, HB 3549, HB 3582, HB 3620, HB 3693, HB 3697, HB 3757, HB 3778, HB 3793, HCR 105, HCR 158, HCR 249, HCR 311, HCR 314, HCR 315

House List No. 74

HB 801, HB 3014

House List No. 75

HCR 276, HCR 309, HCR 313, HCR 316, HCR 318, HCR 319, HCR 320, HB 844, HB 1498, HB 2022, HB 3211, HB 3457

Senate List No. 40

SB 371, SB 374, SB 434, SB 528, SB 576, SB 709, SB 731, SB 824, SB 947, SB 982, SB 996, SB 1026, SB 1106, SB 1127, SB 1130, SB 1207, SB 1237, SB 1423, SB 1468, SB 1563, SB 1569, SB 1595, SB 1650, SB 1866, SB 1911, SCR 6, SCR 18, SCR 44, SCR 79, SCR 87, SCR 89

Senate List No. 41

SB 4, SB 8, SB 50, SB 86, SB 89, SB 103, SB 104, SB 138, SB 178, SB 358, SB 365, SB 370, SB 441, SB 558, SB 560, SB 655, SB 694, SB 766, SB 840, SB 913, SB 956, SB 957, SB 1128, SB 1230, SB 1438, SB 1520, SB 1525, SB 1615, SB 1703, SCR 62, SCR 88, SCR 90, SJR 12

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

Message No. 1

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

SENATE CHAMBER

Austin, Texas

Monday, May 31, 1999

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 276 Grusendorf SPONSOR: Harris

In memory of William D. Morgan.

HCR 313 Garcia SPONSOR: Lucio

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 2022.

HCR 316 Hinojosa

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. 3457.

HCR 318 Janek SPONSOR: Sibley

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1498.

HCR 319 McCall SPONSOR: Duncan

Instructing the enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to HB3211.

SCR 90 Bivins

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B.4.

Respectfully,

Betty King

Secretary of the Senate

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

Message No. 2

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

SENATE CHAMBER

Austin, Texas

Monday, May 31, 1999 - 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 309 Hunter SPONSOR: Truan

Recognizing the May 31, 1999, dedication of the Medal of Honor Monument in the Texas State Cemetery.

HCR 320 Wilson

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. 844.

Respectfully,

Betty King

Secretary of the Senate

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APPENDIX

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ENROLLED

May 30 - HB 143, HB 542, HB 577, HB 597, HB 610, HB 676, HB 713, HB 731, HB 1140, HB 1172, HB 1248, HB 1342, HB 1362, HB 1398, HB 1592, HB 1620, HB 1676, HB 1865, HB 1945, HB 1975, HB 1984, HB 2085, HB 2145, HB 2599, HB 2684, HB 2816, HB 2960, HB 3009, HB 3021, HB 3189, HB 3799, HCR 37, HCR 105, HCR 158, HCR 159, HCR 249, HCR 257, HCR 311

May 31 - HB 153, HB 211, HB 352, HB 400, HB 485, HB 564, HB 571, HB 628, HB 662, HB 744, HB 746, HB 801, HB 819, HB 826, HB 844, HB 846, HB 869, HB 918, HB 932, HB 1059, HB 1104, HB 1123, HB 1188, HB 1193, HB 1223, HB 1275, HB 1283, HB 1291, HB 1376, HB 1444, HB 1453, HB 1498, HB 1603, HB 1622, HB 1703, HB 1799, HB 1861, HB 1884, HB 1933, HB 1939, HB 1961, HB 1983, HB 1997, HB 2022, HB 2031, HB 2147, HB 2175, HB 2224, HB 2409, HB 2434, HB 2510, HB 2553, HB 2611, HB 2641, HB 2748, HB 2815, HB 2821, HB 2824, HB 2825, HB 2896, HB 2947, HB 2954, HB 3014, HB 3016,

HB 3029, HB 3079, HB 3182, HB 3211, HB 3255, HB 3304, HB 3457, HB 3470, HB 3549, HB 3582, HB 3620, HB 3693, HB 3697, HB 3757, HB 3778, HB 3793, HCR 276, HCR 309, HCR 313, HCR 314, HCR 315, HCR 316, HCR 318, HCR 319, HCR 320

June 2 - HB 1296

SENT TO THE GOVERNOR

May 30 - HB 160, HB 618, HB 656, HB 749, HB 817, HB 1014, HB 1049, HB 1052, HB 1102, HB 1324, HB 1511, HB 1852, HB 1907, HB 2274, HB 2317, HB 2337, HB 2388, HB 2421, HB 2441, HB 2456, HB 2511, HB 2513, HB 2514, HB 2526, HB 2537, HB 2538, HB 2573, HB 2760, HB 2787, HB 2800, HB 2862, HB 2894, HB 2977, HB 2990, HB 3084, HB 3191, HB 3197, HB 3230, HB 3249, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3333, HB 3340, HB 3407, HB 3425, HB 3433, HB 3446, HB 3481, HB 3492, HB 3598, HB 3642, HB 3741, HB 3828, HB 3832, HB 3836, HB 3847, HCR 268, HCR 293, HCR 302, HCR 304, HCR 305, HCR 308

May 31 - HB 247, HB 424, HB 610, HB 676, HB 731, HB 772, HB 1032, HB 1161, HB 1172, HB 1248, HB 1342, HB 1362, HB 1398, HB 1504, HB 1592, HB 1607, HB 1620, HB 1676, HB 1851, HB 1865, HB 1878, HB 1945, HB 1975, HB 1984, HB 2045, HB 2075, HB 2124, HB 2125, HB 2145, HB 2148, HB 2155, HB 2186, HB 2599, HB 2620, HB 2684, HB 2735, HB 2794, HB 2816, HB 2835, HB 2891, HB 2960, HB 2992, HB 2997, HB 3009, HB 3021, HB 3050, HB 3120, HB 3173, HB 3174, HB 3189, HB 3209, HB 3216, HB 3229, HB 3431, HB 3479, HB 3517, HB 3521, HB 3543, HB 3544, HB 3554, HB 3573, HB 3657, HB 3682, HB 3799, HB 3846, HCR 37, HCR 159, HCR 257, HCR 310

June 1 - HB 143, HB 153, HB 211, HB 352, HB 400, HB 485, HB 542, HB 564, HB 571, HB 577, HB 597, HB 628, HB 662, HB 713, HB 744, HB 746, HB 801, HB 819, HB 826, HB 844, HB 846, HB 869, HB 918, HB 932, HB 1059, HB 1104, HB 1123, HB 1140, HB 1188, HB 1193, HB 1223, HB 1275, HB 1283, HB 1291, HB 1376, HB 1444, HB 1453, HB 1498, HB 1603, HB 1622, HB 1703, HB 1799, HB 1861, HB 1884, HB 1933, HB 1939, HB 1961, HB 1983, HB 1997, HB 2022, HB 2031, HB 2085, HB 2147, HB 2175, HB 2224, HB 2409, HB 2434, HB 2510, HB 2553, HB 2611, HB 2641, HB 2748, HB 2815, HB 2821, HB 2824, HB 2825, HB 2896, HB 2947, HB 2954, HB 3014, HB 3016, HB 3029, HB 3079, HB 3182, HB 3255, HB 3304, HB 3457, HB 3470, HB 3549, HB 3582, HB 3620, HB 3693, HB 3697, HB 3757, HB 3778, HB 3793, HCR 105, HCR 158, HCR 249, HCR 276, HCR 309, HCR 311, HCR 313, HCR 314, HCR 315, HCR 316, HCR 318, HCR 319, HCR 320

SENT TO THE COMPTROLLER

June 1 - HB 3211

SENT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE

May 31 - HJR 4, HJR 62

VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR

May 31 - HB 64