Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: Report for Wednesday, May 15th
The House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013.
- Calendars added bills to Friday’s Calendar and set bills for Monday. There was no talk of a Saturday Calendar.
- Wednesday Items Eligible Calendar
- Items Eligible Calendar #2
- Prefiled amendments to SB 209 (5/16)
- House Research Organization Floor Report for Wednesday
- Ways, SB 489, SJR 32, SB 1255, 1256, 1508, 1533, 1585, 1703, 1833, 2:00 p.m. or adj., 5/16, E2.015
- Human Services, 5:20 p.m., 3W9, pending business
- Rural Caucus, 8:30 a.m., Friday, 1W14
- Culture, Desk 15, pending business
- Public Education, 3W15, SB 401, 418, 1406, 832, 1718, pending business
- Higher Education, on adj., continuation of meeting
- Federalism, on adj., E2.036, SCR 6
- Public Health, on adj., continuation of meeting
The Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013.
- Senate meeting suspended for Adj. were changed to recess.
- Wednesday Senate Items Eligible Calendar
- Friday Local Calendar
- Finance, On recess, Senate Floor, Sub reports
- Jur., On recess., Senate Floor, pending business
- Econ, On recess, Senate Floor, HB 3005
- Health, On Adj, Senate Floor, pending business, HB 1741
- Ed added HB 2483 to tomorrows meeting
- Gov. Org, tomorrow, HB 12, HB 3116, HB 3648
- Finance, added HB 2100 and HB 1736
- Business, On Adj., Senate Floor, pending business and HB 52, HB 796 HB 2758. HB 2062 added to tomorrows hearing
- IGR added HB 508, HB 1354, HB 1355 and HB 3793
- Veterans added HB 2135 to today’s hearing at 1:30 p.m..
- Criminal Justice, On recess, pending business
- Finance Sub on Fiscal Matters will meet Thursday, 8:00 A.M., E1.036 on: HB 500, HB 546, HB 709, HB 1511, HB 1712 HB 2766, HB 3438, HB 3439, HB 2972, HB 97 and HJR 24.
- Natural Resources added HB 824 to tomorrows meeting
- IGR added HB 3552
- State Affairs, Thursday, 9:00 A.M., Senate Chamber, see posting for bills
Time for Video Highlights of the Session!
- (5/10) – Wu’s on first?
- (5/7) – Observations of Chairman Geren
- (5/6) – A new calculator for Rep. Turner
- (5/6) – Nice tablecloth!
In the News… - 5/15 – Rep. Charlie Geren: Texas House Votes to Make Elections More Transparent. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Rep. Senfronia Thompson: House Passes the Michael Morton Act. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Dept. of Agriculture: Staples Honors Adam Morton on Louise High School. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Sen. Jane Nelson: Senate Unanimously Passes Blue Mound, Grapevine Legislation. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Konni Burton Announces Campaign for State Senate District 10. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – TX Petition Strategies: May 2013 Petition Strategies 88% Election Success. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Sen. Jane Nelson: Senate Passes Bill Improving Outcomes at NICUS. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Sen. Jane Nelson: Senate Passes Bill Addressing Medication for Foster Children. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Rep. Four Price and Sen. Duncan’s Legislation Protecting Injured Texans Passes. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Statement by Gov. Perry in Senate Bill 441. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – TX Oil & Gas Association Disappointed at Texas RRC Sunset Bill’s Demise. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Dewhurst Demands Investigation of Houston Abortionist. See Press Releases.
- 5/15 – Education coalition letter on SB 2 released. See Policy.
- 5/15 – West Plant Explosion Findings to be Released. See Video.
- 5/15 – House Budget Chief: ‘We’re Going to Have a Deal’. See Video.
- 5/15 – Sen. Cruz Opposes Sessions Amendment to Immigration Legislation. See Video.