May102013
83rd Legislative Session

Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: Report for Friday, May 10th

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

  • The Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Calendars are online.
  • The Conference Committee on SB 1 meets on Monday.
  • Monday Items Eligible Calendar
  • House Research Organization Floor Report for Friday
  • Pensions, 12:45 p.m., 3W9, SB 1458
  • Public Education, 1:25 p.m., 3W9, SB 2
  • Culture, 1:30 p.m., 3W15, pending business
  • Energy, Desk 108, pb
  • Defense, Desk 11, pb, SB 1200, 1536
  • Economic, Desk 10, SB 1719, pb
  • Higher Education, Desk 94, pb
  • Crim Jur, SB 1416, 1172, 10:30 a.m. on adj., 5/13, E2.016
  • Gov Eff, SB 1563, 11:30 a.m., 5/13, E1.026

The Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2013.

Time for Video Highlights of the Session!

 

  • In the News…
  • 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.
  • 5/4 – Sen. Wendy Davis and Sen. Dan Patrick: Inside Texas Politics. Read here.
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