May132013
83rd Legislative Session

 

The House adjourned until 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013.

  • Calendar’s added bills to Wednesday Calendar and posted a Calendar for Thursday.
  • Tuesday Local Calendar
  • Monday Items Eligible Calendar
  • Prefiled amendments SB 211 (5/14)
  • Prefiled amendments SB 217 (5/14)
  • House Research Organization Floor Report for Monday
  • Calendars, 2:30 p.m., 3W9, consider a calendar
  • Transparency, SB 1368, 1:00 p.m. or adj., 5/14, JHR 140
  • Human Services, SB 1150, 5/15, 10:30 a.m. or adj., E2.030
  • Agriculture, on adj., Desk 28, pending business
  • Local Calendar scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14
  • Local Calendars Committee, 2:45 p.m., 3W15, consider a calendar
  • Public Health, SB 316, on adj., E2.010
  • Transporation, SB 1253, 9am, 5/14, E2.012
  • Judiciary, SB 392, 1348, 1419, 1891, 2:00 p.m. or adj., E2.012
  • State Affairs, SB 327, 1576, 10:30 a.m. or adj., JHR 140
  • Human Services, Desk 12, pending business
  • Licensing, SB 861, 12:00 p.m. or adj., 5/14, E1.010
  • Environmental, 4:00 p.m., 3W15, SB 1727, 791
  • Higher Education, SB 414, 1741, 1525, 8:00 a.m., 5/15, E1.014
  • Republican Caucus, 9:00 a.m., 5/14, Reagan, Room 140

The Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

  • The Conference Committee on SB 1 will meet at 6:00 p.m., E1.036 on Article 2.
  • Senate Items Eligible Calendar
  • Senate Local Calendar for Wednesday
  • Health adds HB 1741 for Tuesday
  • Education adds HB 2549 for Tuesday
  • Democrat caucus on recess
  • Natural Resources suspend rules to hear HB 2982 and HB 2290
  • Ag on 30 minutes after Adj. added HB 1241, HB 1819, HB 2649 and HB 3279
  • Ag added HB 912
  • Finance, Adj., Senate Floor, refer
  • Finance, Sub on Fiscal Matters, On Adj., Senate Floor, pending business
  • State Affairs, On Adj, Senate Floor, pending business
  • Open Government at 2:35
  • Democrat Caucus at 3:30 p.m. 
    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…
  • 5/13 – Rep. Canales announced the birth of his son on Friday, Caleb Ezra Canales. He told the members that last year they had lost a son name Judah. Rep. Riddle suggested the name Caleb who appears in the Bible as a representative of Judah.
  • 5/10 – House Republican Caucus: House Passes Major Tax Reform Legislation. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Rep. Tony Dale Joint Authors Bill to Help Law Enforcement Stop Human Trafficing. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Dept. of Agriculture: Staples Sends Letter to Sen. Rubio Regarding Immigration. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Sen. Jane Nelson: House Passes Bill to Allow Military Physicians to Volunteer. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Sen. Jane Nelson: House Passes Bill to Ensure Input in CPS Placement Decisions. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Sen. Donna Campbell: Bill to Reduce CHL Hours Passes Both Houses. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Sen. Carlos Uresti: Testing Changes Present Benefits and Challenges for Students. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Tx. Catholic Conference: Texas Bishops Urge House Vote on End-Of-Life Care. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Rep. Dan Flynn Passes Sweeping Transparency Legislation. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Rep. David Simpson: Farmers’ Market Food Sampling Bill Passes House. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Sen. Lucio: Statement on House Passage of School Breakfast Bill. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Rep. Larry Gonzales on Appointment to HB5 Conference Committee. See Press Releases.
  • 5/10 – Rep. Farrar Passes HB 3750 to Engrossment
  • 5/10 – Texas Catholic Conference letter. See Testimony.
  • 5/10 – TPPF statement on House Bill 213. See Policy.
  • 5/10 – Texas Catholic Bishops Strongly Urge House Vote on End-of-Life Care. See Policy.
  • 5/10 – New UT Austin Medical School. See Videos.
  • 5/10 – House Worked to Make Midnight Deadline. See Videos.
  • 5/10 – President Wraps up Whirlwind Tour of Austin. See Videos.
  • 5/10 – TribLive: A Conversation About the Tea Party. See Videos.
  • 5/10 – Perry Calls Obama’s Visit to Austin “Wise”. See Videos.
  • 5/10 – Texas Weekly Newsreel: Deadlines, Tax Cuts, Special Session. See Videos.
  • 5/10 – Rep. Canales is expecting birth of a child today.
  • 5/9 – Rep. Eddie Rodriguez: Most Important Meal of the Day. Read Here.
  • 5/9 – Rep. Stefani Carter Passes the Kelly Ray & Patsy Ann Carter Act. See Press Releases.
  • 5/9 – Rep. Eddie Rodriguez: School Breakfast Bill Passes Both Chambers. See Press Releases.
  • 5/9 – Rep. Abel Herrero: Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Victims of Family Violence. See Press Releases.
  • 5/9 – Tx. Council on Fam. Violence: Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Passes. See Press Releases.
  • 5/9 – Sen. Jose Rodriguez: Lesislature Passes Bill to Protect Fam. Violence Witnesses. See Press Releases.
  • 5/9 – Rep. Doug Miller: Pleased Key Litigation Reform Measure on Way to Governor. See Press Releases.
  • 5/9 – Sen. Robert Duncan: Legislation to Make TRS Fund Actuarially Sound Passes Senate. See Press Releases.
  • 5/9 – TPPF releases “Analysis of the Science in the Whooping Crane Decision”. See Policy.
  • 5/9 – TPPF: Statement on Senate Bill 14. See Policy.
  • 5/9 – President Obama Speaks at Manor New Tech (Part 1). See Videos.
  • 5/9 – President Obama Speaks at Manor New Tech (Part 2). See Videos.
  • 5/9 – President Obama Speaks at Manor New Tech (Part 3). See Videos.
  • 5/9 – Gun bill Taps Historic Texas Slogan. See Videos.
  • 5/9 – Gov. Rick Perry Tells Guns.com How He’s Trying to Bring Gun Makers to Texas. See Videos.
  • 5/9 – Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst: Public Charter School Rally at the Texas State Capitol. See Videos.
  • 5/9 – Rep. Krause: DMN – Abbott backs legislative budget staff on rainy day fund, spending cap.Read Here.
  • 5/9 – Rep. Munoz, Jr: AA-S – Midnight deadline looms over Texas House. Read Here.
  • 5/9 – Sen. Lucio – NBC Latino Poll: For Latinos in Texas, schools are the heart of the community. Read Here.
  • 5/9 – Rex Neal Van de Putte obituary and arrangements. Read Here.
  • 5/8 – Sen. Donna Campbell on House Passing Campus Carry. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Rep. Naomi Gonzalex Passes Initiative to Help Military, Stuggling Families. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Ed on Obama’s Visit to Austin. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Sen. Donna Campbell: Statement on Obama’s Visit to Austin. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Rep. Mary Gonzalez Passes Bill Through House to Expand Water Services to Colonia. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Texas AFT: Statement on SB 1458: TRS Pension Bill. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Perry Announces Ermerson to Expand Houston Facility, Create 126 Jobs. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – State Teachers Assoc.: Senate TRS Bill is Significantly Improved. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Dept. of Agriculture: Commissioner Staples Stressed need for Water Conservation. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Texas ADL-CIO: Senate Approves “Buy Texas, Buy American” Bill. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Rep. JM Lozano: South Texas Leads Nation in Private Space Exploration. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Sen. Wendy Davis: Statement on Passage of Teacher Retirement Bill. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – Charter School Supporters Rally for Public Charter Schools at State Capitol. See Press Releases.
  • 5/8 – TPPF to testify in support of HB 1926. See Testimony.
  • 5/8 – Texas AFT: Getting closer to a fair deal on TRS benefits. See Policy.
  • 5/8 – Travis County DA’s Jail Release Set for Thursday. See Videos.
  • 5/8 – KXAN: Presidential Visit on Thursday. See Videos.
  • 5/8 – Tx Tribune: Gov. Perry Gives Lawmakers Roadmap To Timely Departure. Read Here.
  • 5/8 – Honoring WW II Veterans: Gov. Perry with Tuskegee Airman. See Here.
  • 5/8 – Rep. Deshotel and HB 5 in the Senate. Read Here.
  • 5/8 – Poncho Nevarez newsletter. Read Here.
  • 5/8 – Rep. Mary Ann Perez newsletter. Read Here.
  • 5/8 – Sen. Watson’s bill outlawing gas chamber euthanasia for animals is on its way to the Gov’s desk. Read Here.
  • 5/7 – Fiscal Note for HB 500 (Estimated). See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Perry Appoints 11 Student Regents Across the State. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Perry: Statement on President Obama’s Visit to Texas. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – First Farm-To-Table Bill Caucus Bill Passes Texas House. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Sen. Van De Putte: Statement on HB 5. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Sen. Charles Schwertner on Passage of HB 5. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Sen. Van de Putte: Statement on Rex Van de Putte. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Rep. Dan Flynn Passes Historic 2nd Amendment Legislation. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Rep. Travis Clardy Hails Passage of Justin’s Law. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Sen. Jane Nelson: Senate Committee Approves Bill Protecting Blue Mound. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Perry: CEO’s Name Texas Best State for Business for 9th Year in a Row. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Hildalgo County: Valley Leaders Pledge $100 Million for South Texas Med School. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Dewhurst Statement on Sen. Van de Putte’s Loss. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Perry Appoints Lee to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – Dewhurst on Passage of HB 5. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – TPPF: Statement on SB 101 and SJR 10. See Press Releases.
  • 5/7 – TSTA poll: Hispanics take school cuts personally. See Policy.
  • 5/7 – President’s Visit Expected to Bring Traffic Woes. See Videos.
  • 5/7 – KXAN: How Gun Control can Affect the Gun Business. See Videos.
  • 5/7 – Rex Neal Van de Putte, grandson of Senator Van de Putte, passed away this morning. He was 6 months old.
  • 5/7 – Gov. Perry: Texas Tops 2013 CEO Rankings. Read here.
  • 5/7 – Dr. Greg Bonnen: Wall Street Journal – A Tale of Two Oil States Read here.
  • 5/7 – Rep. Villalba: DMN Editorial – State Senate should ignore most of House’s gun bills. Read here.
  • 5/7 – Sen. Uresti: Time to catch up, Texas. Read here.
  • 5/6 – Perry Renews Call for Offshore Energy Development, Consistent Fed. Regulation. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – Office of Gov.: Texas Tops Site Selection’s Most Competitive States of 2012. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – HB 500 Prefiled Amendment Packet. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – Texas AFT: Bill Targets Teachers for Takeaway of Already-Earned Pension Benefits. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – Rep. Mary Gonzalez Honors Elizario Artists, Brings Local Artwork to TX Capitol. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – Rep. Lois Kolkhorst: Dental Medicaid Fraud Prompts Legislation for Board Reform. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – Sen. Jane Nelson: House Passes SB 60 to Prevent Child Identity Theft. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – Rep. Sefronia Thompson: HB 3241 Passes Texas House. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – Rep. Drew Springer: First Two Bills Pass House. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – House Republican Caucus: GOP Members Pass Bills to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights. See Press Releases.
  • 5/6 – KXAN: Business Tax Cuts. See Videos.
  • 5/6 – KXAN: Officer Memorial Parade. See Videos.
  • 5/6 – Obama Visits Austin. See Videos.
  • 5/6 – Texas Tribune: Campus Carry, School Marshall Bills get Approval. See Videos.
  • 5/6 – Ted Cruz at NRA Convention. See Videos.
  • 5/6 – Sen. Wendy Davis on “Inside Texas Politics.” See Videos.
Category: 83rd Legislative Session