SEVENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, THIRD CALLED SESSION
PROCEEDINGS
FIFTEENTH DAY — WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2006
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 (Recordi55).
Present — Mr. Speaker; Alonzo; Anchia; Anderson; Bailey; Berman; Blake; Bohac; Bonnen; Branch; Brown, B.; Brown, F.; Burnam; Callegari; Campbell; Casteel; Castro; Chavez; Chisum; Coleman; Cook, B.; Cook, R.; Crabb; Davis, J.; Dawson; Delisi; Deshotel; Driver; Dukes; Dunnam; Dutton; Edwards; Eiland; Eissler; Elkins; England; Escobar; Farabee; Farrar; Flores; Flynn; Frost; Gallego; Gattis; Geren; Giddings; Gonzales; Gonzalez Toureilles; Goodman; Goolsby; Griggs; Grusendorf; Guillen; Haggerty; Hamric; Hardcastle; Hartnett; Hegar; Hernandez; Hill; Hochberg; Hodge; Homer; Hope; Howard, C.; Howard, D.; Hughes; Hunter; Hupp; Jackson; Jones, D.; Jones, J.; Keel; Keffer, B.; Keffer, J.; King, P.; King, T.; Kolkhorst; Krusee; Kuempel; Laney; Laubenberg; Leibowitz; Luna; Madden; Martinez Fischer; McCall; McClendon; McReynolds; Menendez; Merritt; Miller; Moreno, P.; Mowery; Naishtat; Nixon; Noriega, R.; Oliveira; Olivo; Orr; Otto; Paxton; Peña; Phillips; Pickett; Pitts; Puente; Quintanilla; Raymond; Riddle; Ritter; Rodriguez; Rose; Seaman; Smith, T.; Smith, W.; Smithee; Solis; Solomons; Strama; Straus; Swinford; Thompson; Truitt; Turner; Uresti; Van Arsdale; Veasey; Villarreal; Vo; West; Wong; Woolley; Zedler.
Absent, Excused — Davis, Y.; Denny; Hopson; Isett, C.N.; Talton.
Absent — Allen, A.; Corte, V.; Crownover; Hamilton; Harper-Brown; Herrero; Hilderbran; Martinez; Morrison; Reyna; Taylor.
The invocation was offered by Ron Ragsdale, pastor, Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, Austin, as follows:
O God, from time immemorial, in every culture, in every corner of this earth men and women have called upon your name as they engage in the service of the public good, as they create equitable solutions to seemingly intractable problems, as they work to further the administration of justice in this world. With them we call upon your name.
Again this day we commit our work to you and to our fellow citizens. At eleven o'clock remind us, O God, that we stand before a great cloud of witnesses––those who have gone before us in public service––not only in this great state, but also in every state of our union. We stand in the gaze of those who have gone before. May we draw courage as they look upon us.
At midday as we take our meal may we be reminded of those who most need the services of our government. Help us to recognize the citizenship of all our constituents, especially those of small voice. As we eat our food and think of them, may we experience your wisdom like a fresh rain come upon us.
At two o'clock, when the day feels long and the way forward perhaps feels most conflicted, bring to us like gifts both clarity and compromise. Let us not know one without the other.
And finally, as we close our business at the end of the day, may we feel proud that this day we stood in the vanguard of a great procession extending backward in time, not only in this country but throughout the world, and we did our job well.
Courage, wisdom, clarity, compromise, and even pride. These we ask in your name, O God, and in your name we say Amen.
The speaker recognized Representative D. Howard 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 leaves of absence for today because of important business in the district:
Y. Davis on motion of Hochberg.
The following members were granted leaves of absence temporarily for today because of important business in the district:
C. N. Isett on motion of Swinford.
Talton on motion of Swinford.
The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of a death in the family:
Hopson on motion of Hunter.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SUSPENDED
On motion of Representative Madden and by unanimous consent, the reading and referral of bills was postponed until just prior to adjournment.
(Harper-Brown now present)
CAPITOL PHYSICIAN
The speaker recognized Representative Hardcastle who presented Dr. Max Latham of Bowie as the "Doctor for the Day."
The house welcomed Dr. Latham and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
Notice was given at this time that the speaker had signed bills and resolutions in the presence of the house (see the addendum to the daily journal, Signed by the Speaker, Senate List No. 3).
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(Reyna now present)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following member was granted leave of absence temporarily for today because of important business in the district:
Martinez on motion of Gonzales.
HR 438 - ADOPTED
(by Straus)
Representative Straus moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi438.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 438, In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar of San Antonio.
HR 438 was read and was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
On motion of Representative Berman, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi438 as signers thereof.
(Crownover now present)
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The speaker recognized Representative Straus who introduced the family of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar: his mother Holly Morningstar, his grandparents Marie and Cleve Marshall, and his cousins Linda Goodrich and Wil Thorman.
(Morrison now present)
(Madden in the chair)
HR 502 - ADOPTED
(by Naishtat)
Representative Naishtat moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi502.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 502, Congratulating Herman Hicks Bolton on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
HR 502 was adopted.
HR 529 - ADOPTED
(by Naishtat)
Representative Naishtat moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi529.
The motion prevailed.
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The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 529, Honoring Margarine G. Beaman of Austin for her receipt of a MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Award.
HR 529 was adopted.
HR 530 - ADOPTED
(by Naishtat)
Representative Naishtat moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi530.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 530, In memory of Richard Clark Cilley of Austin.
HR 530 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
HR 532 - ADOPTED
(by Gattis)
Representative Gattis moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi532.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 532, Honoring Sandra Bledsoe on her retirement from teaching in the Hutto ISD.
HR 532 was adopted.
HR 591 - ADOPTED
(by Gattis)
Representative Gattis moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi591.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 591, In memory of Sean Hayes of Cedar Park.
HR 591 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
(Herrero now present)
HR 576 - ADOPTED
(by Alonzo)
Representative Alonzo moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi576.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
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HR 576, Honoring Juan Tijerina on his graduation from Texas Wesleyan School of Law.
HR 576 was adopted.
HR 475 - ADOPTED
(by Naishtat, Dukes, Rodriguez, D. Howard, and Strama)
Representative Naishtat moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi475.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 475, Recognizing the Honorable Gonzalo Barrientos for his remarkable record of public service as a member of the Texas Legislature.
HR 475 was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representative Alonzo, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi475 as signers thereof.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Naishtat who introduced the Honorable Gonzalo Barrientos, his wife Emma, and his sister Alicia. Senator Barrientos briefly addressed the house.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Representative Peña moved to suspend all necessary rules in order to take up and consider at this time HR 577 - HR 587.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolutions were laid before the house:
HR 577 (by Peña), Honoring Eduardo Avila for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
HR 578 (by Peña), Honoring Jesus Bocanegra for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
HR 579 (by Peña), Honoring Maximo Belmarez for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
HR 580 (by Peña), Honoring Eduardo "Rey" Casas of Elsa for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
HR 581 (by Peña), Honoring Lydia Caballero of Weslaco for her efforts in behalf of this nation and her fellow veterans.
HR 582 (by Peña), Honoring Ron Persing for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
HR 583 (by Peña), Honoring Felix Rodriguez of Elsa for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
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HR 584 (by Peña), Honoring Apolonio Uresti, Jr., for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
HR 585 (by Peña), Honoring Josemaria Vasquez of Edinburg for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
HR 586 (by Peña), Honoring Florestella Vasquez of Edinburg for her efforts in behalf of this nation and its military veterans.
HR 587 (by Peña), Honoring Johnny Vela for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans.
The resolutions were adopted.
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.)
HR 54 - ADOPTED
(by Morrison)
Representative Morrison moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi54.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 54, Congratulating the Victoria Memorial High School cheerleaders on earning the Universal Cheerleaders Association 2006 National Championship title.
(Speaker in the chair)
HR 54 was read and was adopted.
On motion of Representative Hardcastle, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi54 as signers thereof.
HR 593 - ADOPTED
(by Pickett)
Representative Pickett moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi593.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 593, Congratulating Hut Brown of El Paso on the naming of the HarryiS. Brown Middle School in his honor.
HR 593 was adopted.
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HR 592 - ADOPTED
(by R. Cook)
Representative R. Cook moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi592.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 592, Congratulating Carolyn Ahrens Wieland and Gregory James Wieland on the birth of their son, Benhardt "Bo" Gregory Wieland.
HR 592 was adopted.
HR 589 - ADOPTED
(by Peña)
Representative Peña moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi589.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 589, Congratulating the eighth-grade students of Edinburg's St. Joseph Catholic School on their graduation.
HR 589 was adopted.
(Edwards in the chair)
CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR
The following congratulatory resolutions were laid before the house:
HR 263 (by Hughes), Honoring Emmett and Claudette Dixon of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 265 (by Hughes), Honoring Charles and Jo Ann Minshew of Hawkins on their 60th anniversary.
HR 266 (by Hughes), Honoring Jack and Colleen Nolen of Yantis on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 273 (by Flores), Honoring Esther Franz Rodriguez for her contributions to the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley.
HR 274 (by J. Jones), Honoring Goree Johnson on the naming of the concourse at the Jesse Owens Memorial Complex of the Dallas Independent School District in his honor.
HR 276 (by McClendon), Honoring Linda E. Holmes for her contributions to Zeta Amicae.
HR 278 (by McClendon), Recognizing the Miss San Antonio USA and Miss San Antonio Teen USA pageants.
HR 279 (by McClendon), Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of San Antonio.
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HR 280 (by McClendon), Commending Gary V. Lett for his contributions to the youth and arts of San Antonio.
HR 281 (by McClendon), Recognizing Dr. Julianne Malveaux for her many achievements as an economist, author, and commentator.
HR 282 (by McClendon), Congratulating Janet Holliday of San Antonio on earning the 2005 Hershey's STRIVE Award from the National Council of Youth Sports.
HR 283 (by McClendon), Congratulating Gloria Lynn Ray on being named Woman of the Year by St. Paul United Methodist Church in San Antonio.
HR 284 (by McClendon), Honoring the first graduating class of St. Philip's College Early Childhood Studies program.
HR 285 (by McClendon), Honoring the Servants in Praise Gospel Ensemble of San Antonio for hosting the 13th Annual Black Heritage Celebration.
HR 287 (by McClendon), Honoring the PALS Social Club in San Antonio on its 80th anniversary.
HR 288 (by McClendon), Honoring St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church in San Antonio on its 55th anniversary.
HR 289 (by McClendon), Congratulating Vernice Warner of San Antonio on her 90th birthday.
HR 290 (by McClendon), Commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and its San Antonio Alumni Chapter.
HR 291 (by McClendon), Congratulating Clyde and Jean Parker on their 35th wedding anniversary.
HR 292 (by McClendon), Congratulating Chaplain Edward K. Maney on his retirement from the military.
HR 294 (by McClendon), Congratulating Patricia J. Wright-Williams for being named the 2005 Woman of the Year by the Bowden Chapter of Business and Professional Women.
HR 295 (by McClendon), Commemorating the Third Annual African American Citywide Senior's Conference.
HR 296 (by McClendon), Honoring the members of the Alpha Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for the organization's 75 years of service to the community.
HR 298 (by McClendon), Honoring the Reverend Stephen John Thurston for his service as president of the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.
HR 299 (by McClendon), Commending Nevil "The Shadow" Shed for his achievements as an athlete and inspiring role model.
(Taylor now present)
HR 300 (by McClendon), Commemorating the 2006 Women's Day program hosted by St. Paul United Methodist Church in San Antonio.
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HR 302 (by McClendon), Honoring the Texas Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows on its contributions to the people of Texas.
HR 303 (by McClendon), Honoring Alice M. Allen of San Antonio on her service to New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
HR 304 (by McClendon), Honoring Gloria T. Kennedy of San Antonio on being recognized by Zeta Amicae for her service to the organization.
HR 305 (by McClendon), Honoring the Artists-in-the-Making program for its contributions to the Youth of San Antonio's Eastside.
HR 306 (by McClendon), Honoring Milton B. Lee for his contributions to the Texas energy industry.
HR 307 (by McClendon), Commending the Ella Austin Community Center for its contributions to the citizens of San Antonio.
HR 308 (by McClendon), Commemorating the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day by the United States Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston.
HR 310 (by McClendon), Honoring the Delta Kappa Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on its service to the community.
HR 311 (by McClendon), Commending Ché White of San Antonio for her contributions to her profession and community.
HR 318 (by B. Brown), Honoring Vester and Wynona "Tootsie" Turner of Terrell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 319 (by B. Brown), Honoring Major General (Ret.) William A. Becker and his family for their contributions to this country.
HR 323 (by Gonzalez Toureilles), Commemorating the sesquicentennial of Atascosa County.
HR 325 (by Gonzalez Toureilles), Commemorating the dedication of Aristeo Ponce Park in Three Rivers.
HR 326 (by Gonzalez Toureilles), Honoring U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Elvis Rubio of Alice for his service in Iraq.
HR 331 (by Delisi), Honoring Ashley Karen Wood of Houston on her graduation from The University of Texas.
HR 332 (by A. Allen), Honoring Colonel Glenn E. Ballard on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Army.
HR 334 (by Chavez), Congratulating the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso for receiving a 2005 Project CHANGE Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
HR 338 (by Crownover), Honoring the management and staff of the Quality Inn of Denton for the assistance they provided to evacuees of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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HR 339 (by Crownover), Honoring Camp Copass in Denton for its role in assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
HR 345 (by J. Jones), Honoring Vernell Taylor Shorter of Dallas on the occasion of her 75th birthday.
HR 346 (by Escobar), Honoring Joe Roy Delgado, Jr., on his achievements in academics and sports.
HR 347 (by Escobar), Recognizing Elizabeth Leah Noyola for her academic achievements and contributions to her community.
HR 349 (by Hilderbran), Honoring residents of Kerr County age 90 and older.
HR 350 (by Chavez), Congratulating Maximillian Bradley of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 351 (by Chavez), Congratulating Juan Miguel Zamudio Cano of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 352 (by Chavez), Congratulating Christopher Martin of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 353 (by Chavez), Congratulating Sidney Doane of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 354 (by Chavez), Congratulating Hector M. Vasquez, Jr., of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 355 (by Chavez), Congratulating Nadia Gonzalez of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 356 (by Chavez), Congratulating Edgar Mendoza of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 357 (by Chavez), Congratulating Austin R. Rock of El Paso on his receipt of a Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 358 (by Chavez), Congratulating Brandon Portillo of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 359 (by Chavez), Congratulating Chante Natividad of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award.
HR 362 (by Gallego), Commending Ignacio Madera, Jr., on his service to the Texas Water Development Board.
HR 364 (by Gallego), Congratulating Dr. Bob Pannell on his retirement from Sul Ross State University.
HR 366 (by Gallego), Honoring the many dedicated clergy that have served St. Joseph's Church in Del Rio since its founding in 1927.
HR 368 (by Krusee), Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of Post Oak Island Lodge No. 181, AF&AM, in Beaukiss.
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HR 370 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Jose Olivas, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 371 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Raul Garcia, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 372 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Marta Garcia, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 373 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Eloisa (Locha) Levario, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 374 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Lillian Trujillo, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 375 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Lilly Dindinger, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 376 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Erasmo Payan, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 377 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Tere Payan, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 378 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Benjamin Saenz, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 379 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Patricia Macias, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 380 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Transito Macias, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 381 (by Quintanilla), Honoring George Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 382 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Jessie Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 383 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Irma S. Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 384 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Ramon Sanchez, Jr., outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 385 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Sam Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 386 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Carmen Cruz, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 387 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Olga Hernandez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 388 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Felix Hernandez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
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HR 389 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Isela Holguin, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 390 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Ramon Holguin, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 391 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Josefina (Pina) Gonzalez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 392 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Ruth Vasquez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 393 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Mary Alice Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 394 (by Quintanilla), Honoring Arnulfo Vasquez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
HR 456 (by Hughes), Honoring Marvin Gordon Hackler on his 95th birthday.
The resolutions were adopted.
The following memorial resolutions were laid before the house:
HR 262 (by Orr), In memory of Staff Sergeant Johnnie V. Mason of Rio Vista.
HR 267 (by Hughes), In memory of Bertha Ellen Cramer of Mineola.
HR 272 (by Flores), In memory of Ignacia Salinas Cantu of Weslaco.
HR 277 (by McClendon), In memory of Bennye Carol Frazier of San Antonio.
HR 286 (by McClendon), In memory of Bonita Annacelia Terry of San Antonio.
HR 293 (by McClendon), In memory of William D. Smedler of San Antonio.
HR 297 (by McClendon), In memory of Cora Faye Dixon Clayton of San Antonio.
HR 301 (by McClendon), In memory of Joseph J. Pedraza of San Antonio.
HR 309 (by McClendon), In memory of Arma Lee Woods Cooper.
HR 321 (by Phillips), In memory of Andrea Ellen McKnight of Sherman.
HR 322 (by Phillips), In memory of Murray Nance, Jr., of Sherman.
HR 324 (by Gonzalez Toureilles), In memory of U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Clint Newman of Pleasanton.
HR 327 (by Woolley), In memory of Bessie W. Pye of Houston.
HR 330 (by England), In memory of Rebecca Eddlemon of Grand Prairie.
HR 348 (by Escobar), In memory of U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant Jessie Davila.
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HR 361 (by Gallego), In memory of Trooper Romeo Garza.
HR 363 (by Gallego), In memory of Allen Wayne Damron of Terlingua.
HR 365 (by Gallego), In memory of Howard Blake Oliphant of Alpine.
HR 367 (by Gallego), In memory of Dr. James T. Mancill of El Paso.
HR 369 (by Quintanilla), In memory of Virginia L. Alarcon of Clint.
HR 395 (by Quintanilla), In memory of Manuela Cortez Fresquez of Socorro.
HR 396 (by Quintanilla), In memory of Lucille Ponzio Parada of Clint.
HR 400 (by B. Cook), In memory of Don Pevehouse of Navarro County.
HR 404 was withdrawn.
HR 405 (by Hamilton), In memory of C. R. Nash, city manager of Pinehurst.
HR 410 was withdrawn.
HR 421 (by Gallego), In memory of Bobby Jack Probst of Alpine.
HR 438 was previously adopted.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
(A. Allen now present)
SCR 6 - ADOPTED
(Alonzo, Rodriguez, and Merritt - House Sponsors)
Representative Alonzo moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time SCRi6.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
SCR 6, Recognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music and urging Spanish-language radio and television stations to provide improved access to Tejano music.
SCR 6 was adopted.
On motion of Representatives Rodriguez and Merritt the names of all the members of the house were added to SCRi6 as signers thereof.
CORRECTIONS IN REFERRAL
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. 2.)
HR 361, HR 367, & HR 421 - MOTION TO ADD NAMES
On motion of Representative Gallego, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi361, HR 367, and HR 421 as signers thereof.
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HR 592 - MOTION TO ADD NAMES
On motion of Representative R. Cook, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi592 as signers thereof.
HR 422 - ADOPTED
(by Gallego)
Representative Gallego moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi422.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 422, Congratulating the Alpine High School Lady Bucks softball team for winning the District 1-AA championship.
HR 422 was adopted.
On motion of Representative Gallego, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi422 as signers thereof.
HCR 37 - ADOPTED
(by Gallego)
Representative Gallego moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HCRi37.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HCR 37, In memory of Officer Billy J. Zachary.
HCR 37 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
On motion of Representative Gallego, the names of all the members of the house were added to HCRi37 as signers thereof.
SCR 5 - ADOPTED
(W. Smith and Callegari - House Sponsors)
Representative W. Smith moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time SCRi5.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
SCR 5, Honoring James D. "Doug" Pitcock, Jr., of Houston as the 2006 Engineer of the Year.
SCR 5 was adopted.
HR 423 - ADOPTED
(by Naishtat)
Representative Naishtat moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi423.
The motion prevailed.
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The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 423, Congratulating Dr. David M. Oshinsky of Austin on winning the Pulitzer Prize in the history category for his book, Polio: An American Story.
HR 423 was adopted.
On motion of Representative Uresti, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi423 as signers thereof.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Representative Morrison moved to suspend all necessary rules in order to take up and consider at this time HR 424 - HR 428.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolutions were laid before the house:
HR 424 (by Craddick), Honoring Reverend and Mrs. Milton Jochetz of Stanton on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 425 (by Craddick), Honoring the memory of Deane Stoltz on his posthumous receipt of a 2006 Jefferson Award for Public Service.
HR 426 (by Craddick), Congratulating Suzy Boldrick of Midland on her receipt of the Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2006.
HR 427 (by Craddick), Congratulating Barbara B. Yarbrough of Midland on earning the 2006 Jefferson Award for Public Service.
HR 428 (by Craddick), Congratulating David Grosse of Midland for his receipt of the 2006 Jefferson Award for Public Service.
The resolutions were adopted.
HR 530 - MOTION TO ADD NAMES
On motion of Representative Naishtat, the names of all the members of the house were added to HRi530 as signers thereof.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Representative Harper-Brown moved to suspend all necessary rules in order to take up and consider at this time HR 432 - HR 437.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolutions were laid before the house:
HR 432 (by Chavez), Congratulating Daisy Gonzalez of El Paso on being named a finalist in the 2006 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest.
HR 433 (by Chavez), Congratulating Gloria I. Polanco-McNealy of El Paso on being named Principal of the Year by Communities In Schools of Texas.
HR 434 (by Chavez), Congratulating Isabel Rivas of El Paso on being named Teacher of the Year by Communities In Schools of Texas.
HR 435 (by Chavez), Congratulating Thelma Rodriguez of El Paso on being named Parent of the Year by Communities In Schools of Texas.
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HR 436 (by Chavez), Congratulating Sue McCarthy of El Paso on being named Board Member of the Year by Communities In Schools of Texas.
HR 437 (by Chavez), Congratulating Julio Aguilar of El Paso on being named a finalist in the 2006 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest.
The resolutions were adopted.
HR 430 - ADOPTED
(by Delisi)
Representative Delisi moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi430.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 430, Honoring Operational Test Command and Forward Operational Assessment teams for their service to this nation and to United States soldiers.
HR 430 was adopted.
HR 431 - ADOPTED
(by Delisi)
Representative Delisi moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HRi431.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 431, Honoring John and Bunny McKenney of Temple on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 431 was adopted.
(Speaker in the chair)
PROVIDING FOR A CONGRATULATORY
AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR
Representative Edwards moved to set a congratulatory and memorial calendar for 10 a.m. Friday, May 12.
The motion prevailed.
COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
The following committee meeting was announced:
Appropriations, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Higher Education joint meeting, will resume 15 minutes after the motion to stand at ease.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of important business:
Hilderbran on motion of Nixon.
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COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
The following committee meeting was announced:
Rules and Resolutions, 12:10 p.m. today, 3W.9, for a formal meeting, to consider the congratulatory and memorial calendar.
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).
HOUSE AT EASE
At 12:06 p.m., the speaker announced that the house would stand at ease until 8:30 p.m. today.
The speaker called the house to order at 8:30 p.m.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following member was granted leave of absence for the remainder of today because of important business in the district:
Flores on motion of T. King.
HB 2 - HOUSE REFUSES TO CONCUR
IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
Representative Pitts called up with senate amendments for consideration at this time,
HB 2, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the allocation of certain revenue from franchise taxes, motor vehicle sales and use taxes, and taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products to provide property tax relief.
(V. Corte, Hilderbran, and Talton now present)
(Swinford in the chair)
HB 2 - POINT OF ORDER
Representative Turner raised a point of order against further consideration of HB 2 under Rule 11, Section 2 of the House Rules and Article III, Section 30 of the Texas Constitution on the grounds that the senate amendments are not germane and the bill contains more than one subject.
The speaker overruled the point of order, and submitted the following statement:
Representative Turner raises a point of order against further consideration of HBi2 on the grounds that the senate amendment violates House Rule 8, Sectioni3, and Article III, Section 30 of the Texas Constitution.
HBi2 requires certain tax revenue generated from the passage of HBi3, HBi4, and HBi5 to be dedicated to the reduction of school property tax rates. The house previously sustained a point of order against a senate amendment to HB 2 because it contained more than a single subject. In short, the senate amendment expanded the subject, authorizing the use of the dedicated funds for a second
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Accordingly, the point of order is respectfully overruled.
Representative Pitts moved that the house not concur in the senate amendments and that a conference committee be requested to adjust the differences between the two houses on HB 2.
(Speaker in the chair)
A record vote was requested.
The motion prevailed by (Record 56): 116 Yeas, 19 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Alonzo; Anchia; Anderson; Bailey; Berman; Blake; Bohac; Bonnen; Branch; Brown, B.; Brown, F.; Callegari; Campbell; Casteel; Chavez; Chisum; Cook, B.; Cook, R.; Corte, V.; Crabb; Crownover; Davis, J.; Dawson; Delisi; Deshotel; Driver; Dukes; Edwards; Eiland; Eissler; Elkins; England; Escobar; Farabee; Flynn; Frost; Gallego; Gattis; Geren; Giddings; Gonzales; Gonzalez Toureilles; Goodman; Goolsby; Griggs; Grusendorf; Haggerty; Hamric; Hardcastle; Harper-Brown; Hartnett; Hegar; Hilderbran; Hill; Hochberg; Homer; Hope; Howard, C.; Howard, D.; Hughes; Hunter; Hupp; Jackson; Jones, D.; Keel; Keffer, B.; Keffer, J.; King, P.; King, T.; Kolkhorst; Krusee; Kuempel; Laney; Laubenberg; Luna; Madden; McCall; McClendon; McReynolds; Menendez; Merritt; Miller; Morrison; Naishtat; Nixon; Oliveira; Orr; Otto; Paxton; Peña; Phillips; Pickett; Pitts; Puente; Raymond; Reyna; Riddle; Ritter; Rose; Smith, T.; Smith, W.; Smithee; Solomons; Strama; Straus; Swinford; Talton; Taylor; Truitt; Turner; Van Arsdale; Vo; West; Wong; Woolley; Zedler.
Nays — Allen, A.; Burnam; Castro; Coleman; Dunnam; Farrar; Herrero; Hodge; Jones, J.; Leibowitz; Martinez Fischer; Noriega, R.; Quintanilla; Rodriguez; Solis; Thompson; Uresti; Veasey; Villarreal.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Davis, Y.; Denny; Flores; Hopson; Isett, C.N.; Martinez.
Absent — Dutton; Guillen; Hamilton; Hernandez; Moreno, P.; Mowery; Olivo; Seaman.
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STATEMENTS OF VOTE
When Record No. 56 was taken, my vote failed to register. I would have voted no.
Guillen
When Record No. 56 was taken, I was temporarily out of the house chamber. I would have voted yes.
Hamilton
When Record No. 56 was taken, my vote failed to register. I would have voted yes.
Hernandez
When Record No. 56 was taken, I was absent because of important business in the district. Had I been present I would have voted yes.
Martinez
When Record No. 56 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.
Mowery
(Hamilton, C. N. Isett, and Martinez now present)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following member was granted leave of absence for the remainder of today because of personal business in the district:
Bailey on motion of Luna.
HB 2 - CONFERENCE COMMITTEE INSTRUCTED
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Representative Gallego moved to instruct the conference committee on HBi2 as follows:
Strictly adhere to Rule 13, Section 7 of the House Rules.
The motion prevailed.
The chair announced the appointment of the following conference committee, on the part of the house, on HBi2: Pitts, chair; Chisum; Kolkhorst; Rose; and Woolley.
PROVIDING FOR RECESS
Representative Hunter moved that, pending the receipt of messages from the senate, the house recess until 10 a.m. tomorrow in memory of Reverend G.iWilliam Smith of Fordyce, Arkansas, father-in-law of Representative Hopson.
The motion prevailed.
(Pitts in the chair)
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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).
(Phillips in the chair)
RECESS
In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 9:53 p.m., recessed until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
The following bills and joint resolutions were today laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees, and the following resolutions were today laid before the house and referred to committees. If indicated, the chair today corrected the referral of the following measures:
List No. 1
HB 169 (By Eiland), Relating to certain investment products made available to certain public school employees.
To Pensions and Investments.
HB 170 (By Hernandez), Relating to controlling emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 171 (By J. Keffer), Relating to certain state fiscal matters.
To Appropriations.
HB 172 (By W. Smith), Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property in the county that is less than 10 percent but not less than three percent.
To Ways and Means.
HB 173 (By Herrero), Relating to social security coverage for employees of public school districts.
To Public Education.
HCR 36 (By Menendez), Urging the U.S. Congress to take measures to lower gasoline prices and reduce national energy consumption.
To Energy Resources.
HCR 37 (By Gallego), In memory of Officer Billy J. Zachary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HCR 38 (By P. King and W. Smith), Honoring David Barton on his outstanding tenure as vice chair of the Republican Party of Texas. court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the county.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HJR 38 (By W. Smith), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the county.
To Ways and Means.
HR 466 (By Menendez), Honoring Roberto Zarate on the occasion of his retirement as principal of Mary Hull Elementary in San Antonio.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 467 (By Menendez), Congratulating Jeffrey G. Peterson on his graduation from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 468 (By Nixon), Honoring Hershell H. Nixon of Houston for his achievements as a geologist and author.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 469 (By Nixon), Honoring Houston City Council member Mark Ellis for his three-term tenure as a member of the Houston City Council.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 470 (By Castro), Congratulating Sonia Alaniz on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 471 (By Castro), In memory of Bennye Carol Frazier of San Antonio.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 472 (By Castro), Congratulating Arnulfo Vasquez on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 473 (By Castro), Congratulating Jo Ann Cubillos on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 474 (By Castro), Congratulating Martha Sosa on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 478 (By Hopson), In memory of Brady Eugene Brooks of Jacksonville.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 479 (By A. Allen), Congratulating Henry and Bennie Dugat on their 46th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HR 480 (By B. Cook), Congratulating Mark Hickey on his graduation from Texas A&M University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 481 (By Gallego), Honoring Eleanor A. Wilson on her retirement as the director of Library Collection Development in the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library at Sul Ross State University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 482 (By Gallego), Honoring Karen Boyd of Alpine on her retirement from Sul Ross State University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 483 (By Gallego), In memory of Ella Rae Jackowski.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 484 (By Gallego), Honoring Jesus G. "Chuy" Armendariz of Alpine on his retirement from Sul Ross State University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 485 (By Gallego), Honoring Esequiel Bermudez on the occasion of his retirement from Sul Ross State University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 486 (By Gallego), Congratulating Michael Christopher Riemann of Del Rio, two-time state champion in power lifting.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 487 (By Gallego), Congratulating Dr. T. Rex Wilson of Alpine on his retirement as assistant professor of music at Sul Ross State University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 488 (By Eiland), Congratulating Carter Randall Ware of Galveston on becoming an Eagle Scout.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 489 (By Eiland), Commemorating the 10th Annual World Championship Wild Game and BBQ Cook-off being held in Galveston on May 12 and 13, 2006.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 490 (By Eiland), Congratulating Lane Tiernan Ware of Galveston on becoming an Eagle Scout.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 491 (By Taylor), Honoring Ronald E. Cox for his outstanding service as city manager of Friendswood and wishing him well in his new career.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 493 (By Delisi), Honoring Roy and Martha Gill of Troy on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HR 494 (By Delisi), Honoring Marion and Margie Loving of Temple on their 60th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 495 (By Delisi), In memory of Durell D. "Doody" Ward of Rogers.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 496 (By Delisi), Congratulating David Woodberry on being named Staff Member of the Year by Communities In Schools of Texas.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 497 (By Delisi), Congratulating Wallace and Martha Bartek of Belton on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 498 (By Delisi), Honoring Felipe and Corina Martinez of Temple on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 499 (By Hilderbran), In memory of Tommie Gipson North of San Angelo.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 500 (By Hilderbran), In memory of William "Bill" Milton Condra of Kerrville.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 501 (By Hilderbran), Commemorating the sesquicentennial of San Saba County.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 503 (By Madden and McCall), Congratulating the Plano Senior High School Academic Decathlon team on winning the 2006 state championship.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 504 (By Madden and McCall), Congratulating the Plano Senior High School Wildcats boys' basketball team for winning the state 5A championship title.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 506 (By Bailey), Honoring Walter Hinojosa for his achievements and service to the labor movement.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 510 (By Flynn), Honoring Jimmy M. Ross on his installation as president of The International Association of Lions Clubs.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 512 (By Peña), Commemorating the groundbreaking of the new Edwards Abstract and Title Company in Edinburg.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 513 (By Peña), Honoring Suzanne Mereille Palacios of Edinburg on her many achievements.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HR 514 (By Peña), Honoring Ricardo and Roberto Vergara of Edinburg for their achievements in racewalking.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 516 (By Escobar), Honoring Judge Agapito Molina, Jr., of Jim Hogg County on his retirement as county judge.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 517 (By Escobar), Congratulating Judge Joe B. Garcia of Falfurrias on his retirement as constitutional court judge of Brooks County.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 518 (By Gonzalez Toureilles), Honoring U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Miguel Valdez III of Alice for his service in Iraq.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 524 (By Geren), Commending Tom Jones, executive director of the Independent Electrical Contractors Fort Worth/Tarrant County Chapter, on his professional and civic contributions.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 525 (By Hughes), Honoring Ned C. Muse on the occasion of his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg in 2006.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 526 (By Gallego), Honoring Guadalupe Vargas for his artistic contributions to Del Rio.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 527 (By Gallego), Congratulating Tom Schliesing of Uvalde on the occasion of his retirement from Southwest Texas Junior College.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 528 (By Gallego), Congratulating Roy Angermiller of Knippa on the occasion of his retirement from Southwest Texas Junior College.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 531 (By J. Jones), In memory of David Michael Massie of Seagoville.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 533 (By Castro), Congratulating Esmeralda Perez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 534 (By Castro), Congratulating Isela Flores for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 535 (By Castro), Congratulating Dora Pedraza for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 536 (By Castro), Congratulating JoAnn Parra for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HR 537 (By Castro), Congratulating Denise Ausbury for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 538 (By Castro), Congratulating Elsa Galindo for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 539 (By Anderson), In memory of Allison Ann Bucy.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 540 (By Castro), Congratulating Vicky Zeithammel for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 541 (By Castro), Congratulating Veronica Jaime for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 542 (By Castro), Congratulating Tracy Shingler for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 543 (By Castro), Congratulating Patricia Mendoza for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 544 (By Castro), Congratulating Hugo Hernandez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 545 (By Castro), Congratulating Lisa Rendon for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 546 (By Castro), Congratulating Elizabeth Anzaldua for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 547 (By Castro), Congratulating Melissa Olivarez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 548 (By Castro), Congratulating Richard E. Vasquez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 549 (By Castro), Congratulating Teresa R. Gatell for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 550 (By Castro), Congratulating Henry Johnson for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HR 551 (By Castro), Congratulating Kathy Braune for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 552 (By Castro), Congratulating Annetta Keedy for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 553 (By Castro), Congratulating Kathleen Reid for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 554 (By Castro), Congratulating Stephanie Brown of McCollum High School in the Harlandale ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 555 (By Castro), Honoring Girl Scout Gold Award recipients Katharine White, Lauren Worthy, Jennifer Conklin, and Lora Grotte.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 556 (By Castro), Congratulating Beverly Burton of Woodridge Elementary School in the Alamo Heights ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 557 (By Castro), Congratulating Ruth Butler of The Winston School in San Antonio on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 558 (By Castro), Congratulating Philip R. Carney of The Academy of Creative Education in the North East ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 559 (By Castro), Congratulating David Anthony Garcia of Lackland Elementary School in the Lackland ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 560 (By Castro), Congratulating Debbie Geng of Goodwin Primary School in the Comal ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 561 (By Castro), Congratulating Lisa Gillaspia of Leon Springs Elementary School in the Northside ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HR 562 (By Castro), Congratulating Tess Gooden of Randolph Elementary School in the Randolph Field ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 563 (By Castro), Congratulating Arazeli Granados of Big Country Elementary School in the Southwest ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 564 (By Castro), Congratulating Juan Elias of Dwight Middle School in the South San Antonio ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 565 (By Castro), Congratulating Maria Graciela Jimenez of Woodlake Hills Middle School in the Judson ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 566 (By Castro), Congratulating Cynthia Kautz of Fort Sam Houston Elementary School in the Fort Sam Houston ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 567 (By Castro), Congratulating Constance Petruskevich of Somerset High School in the Somerset ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 568 (By Castro), Congratulating German Polanco of Losoya Intermediate School in the Southside ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 569 (By Castro), Congratulating Rhonda Pratka of Fabra Elementary School in the Boerne ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 570 (By Castro), Congratulating Joseph Pusateri of Samuel Clemens High School in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 571 (By Castro), Congratulating Kathleen A. Reid of Memorial High School in the Edgewood ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
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HR 572 (By Castro), Congratulating Barbara Schulze of Pleasanton Elementary School in the Pleasanton ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 573 (By Castro), Congratulating Wendy Lynn Trent of East Central Heritage Middle School in the East Central ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 574 (By Castro), Congratulating Valerie Zakrzewski of Maverick Elementary School in the San Antonio ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 575 (By Castro), Congratulating Clay Zientek of New Braunfels Middle School in the New Braunfels ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 576 (By Alonzo), Honoring Juan Tijerina on his graduation from Texas Wesleyan School of Law.
To Rules and Resolutions.
SCR 5 to Rules and Resolutions.
SCR 6 to Rules and Resolutions.
List No. 2
Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair corrects the referral of the following bills and resolutions:
HB 171 (By J. Keffer), Relating to certain state fiscal matters.
To Ways and Means.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker:
Senate List No. 3
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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
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
The Honorable Speaker of the House
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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 32 | Homer | SPONSOR: Eltife |
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Liberty National Bank in Paris.
| HCR 33 | Homer | SPONSOR: Eltife |
In memory of Carlys Denison of Deport.
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
Message No. 2
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 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:
| HB 1 | Chisum | SPONSOR: Ogden |
Relating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation.
(COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE/AMENDED)
| HB 5 | Hamric | SPONSOR: Armbrister |
Relating to increases in the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
(COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE/AMENDED)
| HCR 27 | Isett, Cheri | SPONSOR: Duncan |
Honoring SKC James A. Spiller of Austin on his retirement from the U.S. Navy Reserve.
| HCR 35 | Hunter | SPONSOR: Fraser |
Designating July 21, 2006, as Frances Cox Henderson Remembrance Day.
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
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