2011 Post Leg Conf Materials

POST-LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
July 6 – 7, 2011
OMNI SOUTHPARK HOTEL

4140 GOVERNOR’S ROW
AUSTIN, TEXAS
TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION

Vicki Spriggs, Executive Director
Post Office Box 13547  Austin, Texas 78711
T 512.424.6700
www.tjpc.state.tx.us
82nd Texas Legislative Session

Post-Legislative Conference
82nd Texas Legislative Session
Sponsored by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
Schedule of Events July 6-7, 2011

Omni Southpark Hotel I Austin, Texas
Tuesday – July 5, 2011 Thursday – July 7, 2011
4:30 p.m. Early Registration and On-Site Registration will be open from 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Provided)
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. Legislation Affecting Juvenile Records (0.50 Hour)
[Note: You are not required to check-in and/or register on Nydia Thomas, Deputy General Counsel
Tuesday. This is a courtesy provided to participants to save Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
time on Wednesday morning prior to the conference.
Conference session will not begin until Wednesday.] 9:00 a.m. Legislation Affecting Juvenile Justice:
Title III Family Code (1.00 Hour)
Wednesday – July 6, 2011 Kaci Sohrt, Staff Attorney
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
7:30 a.m. Registration Open [The registration table will be open for the 10:00 a.m. Break
duration of the conference. You may register at any time upon
arrival.] 10:15 a.m. Legislation Affecting Education and Bullying (0.75 Hour)
Karen Roe, Staff Attorney
8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Provided) Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
8:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks 11:00 a.m. Legislation Affecting DAEPs and JJAEPs (0.50 Hour)
Vicki Spriggs, Executive Director Linda Brooke, Director of External Affairs,
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Policy and Education Services
8:40 a.m. Sunset Legislation and the Juvenile Justice System (2.00 Hours)
Lisa Capers, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel 11:30 a.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. Legislation Affecting Penal Code and
10:30 a.m. Break Code of Criminal Procedure (1.25 Hour)
Riley Shaw, Juvenile Division Chief
10:45 a.m. Legislative Appropriations to the Texas Juvenile Justice System Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney
(1.00 Hour)
Vicki Spriggs, Executive Director 2:15 p.m. Legislation Affecting Justice and Municipal Courts (0.75 Hour)
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Ryan Turner, General Counsel
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center
Cherie Townsend, Executive Director
Texas Youth Commission 3:00 p.m. Miscellaneous Provisions (0.75 Hour)
Karen Roe, Staff Attorney
11:45 a.m. Lunch (Provided) Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
Challenging Times Bring Challenging Opportunities:
Texas Juvenile Justice Reform 3:45 p.m. Special Session Recap, Closing Remarks and Adjourn
The Honorable John Whitmire Vicki Spriggs, Executive Director
Texas Senate Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
1:00 p.m. Legislative Appropriations to the

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (0.75 Hour)
Anne Heiligenstein, Commissioner Continuing Education Credits for State Bar and TJPC
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Wednesday 06.75 Participatory Hrs (No Ethics)
Thursday 05.50 Participatory Hrs (No Ethics)
1:45 p.m. Legislation Affecting Child Protective Services (0.75 Hour) Total 12.25 Participatory Hrs (No Ethics)
Michael Shulman, Appellate Attorney
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Continuing Education Credits for TAC
2:30 p.m. Break 6.5 Hours Judicial Credit
th
2:45 p.m. Legislation Affecting Gangs, Human Trafficking and Victims Update on Texas Juvenile Law, 8 Edition
(1.50 Hour) Over the next year, the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission will be
Jill Mata, Assistant District Attorney working diligently on the Texas Juvenile Law, 8th Edition. As the
Bexar County District Attorney’s Office legislative session draws to a close, there may be big changes in store
for the revised edition. TJPC will send an announcement out
4:15 p.m. Legislation Affecting Sex Offenders (0.75 Hour) regarding the book’s availability as we work through the logistics. We
Kameron Johnson, Juvenile Public Defender are anticipating that the Texas Juvenile Law, 8th Edition, will be
Travis County Public Defender’s Office published on schedule and in early Fall 2012.
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Post-Legislative Conference
July 6 – 7, 2011
Omni Southpark Hotel  Austin, Texas
Speaker and PowerPoint Presentations

Please note that conference participants will receive a folder of materials containing the bill summaries only.
Included in this document are the speaker presentations as provided.
We encourage participants to print a copy and bring it with them in order to follow along with the speakers.
Sunset Legislation and the Juvenile Justice System ....................................................................................................... 1
Legislative Appropriations to the Texas Juvenile Justice System ................................................................................ 29
Legislative Appropriations to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services ............................................ ---
Legislation Affecting Child Protective Services ............................................................................................................ 35
Legislation Affecting Gangs, Human Trafficking and Victims ...................................................................................... 59
Legislation Affecting Sex Offenders ............................................................................................................................. 73
Legislation Affecting Juvenile Records......................................................................................................................... 75
Legislation Affecting Juvenile Justice: Title III Family Code ........................................................................................ 93
Legislation Affecting Education and Bullying ............................................................................................................. 117
Legislation Affecting DAEPs and JJAEPs ..................................................................................................................... 137
Legislation Affecting Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure ........................................................................... 145
Legislation Affecting Justice and Municipal Courts ................................................................................................... 157
Miscellaneous Provisions .......................................................................................................................................... 167
Special Session Recap ................................................................................................................................................ 187

Texas Legislature Online - Bill Search Results
Date report generated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 9:48 AM
Legislature: 82nd Legislature
Number of bills: 426

82 (1) HB 1 Author: Pitts
Last Action 06/03/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: Introduced
Caption: Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
82 (1) HB 2 Author: Pitts

Caption: Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011 and
ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for
allocating and expending the appropriated funds; and declaring an emergency.
82 (1) HB 3 Author: Smithee Sponsor: Carona

Last Action 06/29/2011 E Sent to the Governor
Caption Version: Enrolled
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, to the resolution of certain disputes
concerning claims made to that association, and to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies in
the private insurance market by certain insurers; providing penalties.
82 (1) HB 4 Author: Solomons

Caption: Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
82 (1) HB 5 Author: Kolkhorst | et al.

Last Action 06/17/2011 S Received from the House
Caption Version: Engrossed
Caption: Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact.
82 (1) HB 6 Author: Eissler

Last Action 06/08/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the
adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools,
and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.
82 (1) HB 7 Author: Zerwas

Caption: Relating to the administration, quality, and efficiency of health care, health and human services, and health
benefits programs in this state.

Last Action 06/02/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
82 (1) HB 9 Author: Solomons | et al.

Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental
entities.

Last Action 06/16/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of
an arrested person.

Caption: Relating to the duty of a local law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of certain arrested
persons by use of the federal Secure Communities program.
82 (1) HB 13 Author: Kolkhorst

Caption: Relating to the Medicaid program and alternate methods of providing health services to low-income persons
in this state.
82 (1) HB 17 Author: Callegari

Last Action 06/27/2011 H Postponed
Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to the minimum salary for and minimum service required of certain public school employees.

Caption: Relating to elementary class size limits in public schools.
82 (1) HB 19 Author: Aycock

Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to hearings on public school educator contracts.
82 (1) HB 20 Author: Huberty

Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to notice required for termination of a teacher's probationary contract or nonrenewal of a teacher's
term contract.
82 (1) HB 21 Author: Shelton

Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to the reduction in force of teachers employed by a school district.
Page: 2
82 (1) HB 26 Author: Madden

Caption: Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system and to studies regarding
delivery of health care services by certain nurses.
82 (1) HB 27 Author: Hochberg

Caption: Relating to reducing costs in public school extracurricular activities.

Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after
transferring or moving from one public school to another.

Caption: Relating to requirements for students to be assessed in certain subjects and in certain grades.

Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to unpaid furloughs for state employees.

Last Action 06/02/2011 H Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
Caption: Relating to school district personnel.
82 (1) HB 32 Author: Zerwas

Last Action 06/02/2011 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Compact.
82 (1) HB 33 Author: Miller, Sid

Caption: Relating to providing for efficient government resource allocation.
82 (1) HB 34 Author: Madden | et al.

Last Action 06/02/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through
certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
Page: 3
82 (1) HB 35 Author: Alvarado

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax, to the use of revenue from the tax, and to the enforcement of the
tax.
82 (1) HB 36 Author: Guillen

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the
Medicaid managed care program.

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports
provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.

Caption: Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
82 (1) HB 39 Author: Shelton

Caption: Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under
certain circumstances.
82 (1) HB 40 Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Last Action 06/09/2011 H Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
Caption: Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase
roofing materials or services.
82 (1) HB 41 Author: Simpson | et al.

Last Action 06/27/2011 H Passed to engrossment as amended
Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of
persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
82 (1) HB 43 Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption: Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
Page: 4
82 (1) HB 44 Author: Dutton

Caption: Relating to the consolidation of, or detachment and annexation of territory in, certain school districts and the
board of trustees of those districts.

Caption: Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
82 (1) HB 46 Author: Crownover

Last Action 06/04/2011 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public
places; providing penalties.
82 (1) HB 47 Author: Bonnen

Caption: Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.
82 (1) HB 48 Author: Weber

Caption: Relating to the governance of home-rule school districts.

Caption: Relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults.

Caption: Relating to a disciplinary proceeding for a professional employee of a school district based on the
employee's use of physical force against a student.

Caption: Relating to the authority of school districts to suspend teachers without pay pending discharge.

Caption: Relating to the right to a hearing before an independent hearing examiner of a public school teacher
suspended without pay.
Page: 5

Caption: Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent
for an abortion; providing penalties.
82 (1) HB 54 Author: Garza

Caption: Relating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students to University
Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
82 (1) HB 55 Author: McClendon

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to increasing fiscal flexibility through the provision of state aid for certain juvenile justice
alternative education programs that enter into certain revenue sharing agreements.
82 (1) HB 56 Author: Larson | et al.

Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
82 (1) HB 57 Author: Riddle

Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for
arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.

Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.

Caption: Relating to reporting by state agencies on the financial effect of providing services to illegal immigrants.
82 (1) HB 60 Author: Huberty

Caption: Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
82 (1) HB 61 Author: Flynn

Caption: Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public
high school students.
Page: 6

Caption: Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

Caption: Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public
school accountability system.
82 (1) HB 64 Author: Coleman

Caption: Relating to a county mental health services Medicaid waiver program.
82 (1) HB 65 Author: Howard, Donna

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to requirements for reapportionment of congressional districts.
82 (1) HB 66 Author: Zedler

Caption: Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
82 (1) HB 67 Author: Gallego | et al.

Caption: Relating to the entitlement of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to a certain funding level
and to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education.
82 (1) HB 68 Author: Laubenberg

Last Action 06/09/2011 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
82 (1) HB 69 Author: Laubenberg

Caption: Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.
82 (1) HB 70 Author: Dutton

Caption: Relating to a financial exigency of a school district.
Page: 7
82 (1) HB 71 Author: Larson

Last Action 06/09/2011 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions
from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education
research centers.
82 (1) HB 73 Author: Hilderbran

Caption: Relating to the use of forfeited property proceeds by the district attorney for the 198th Judicial District.
82 (1) HB 74 Author: Hilderbran

Caption: Relating to the use of forfeited property proceeds by the district attorney for the 198th Judicial District.
82 (1) HB 75 Author: Harper-Brown

Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.

Caption: Relating to the bilingual education and special language programs offered in public schools.

Last Action 06/09/2011 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to claims for and distribution of unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
82 (1) HB 78 Author: Coleman

Caption: Relating to a county HIV and AIDS services Medicaid waiver program.
82 (1) HB 79 Author: Lewis | et al. Sponsor: Duncan

Last Action 06/28/2011 H Senate Amendments distributed: Jun 28 2011 5:39PM
Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to fiscal and other matters necessary for implementation of the judiciary budget as enacted by H.B.
No. 1, Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, and to the operation and administration of, and
practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government.
Page: 8

Last Action 06/14/2011 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to restrictions on certain private security companies' use of vehicles that mimic law enforcement
vehicles.
82 (1) HB 81 Author: White

Last Action 06/16/2011 H Filed
Caption: Relating to required individual health insurance coverage.
82 (1) HB 82 Author: Taylor, Van

Caption: Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage.
82 (1) HB 83 Author: Garza

Caption: Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a
claim for workers' compensation.
82 (1) HB 84 Author: Miller, Sid | et al.

Caption: Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to operate one or more
southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing
certain criminal offenses.
82 (1) HCR 5 Author: Harper-Brown | et al.

Caption: Urging Congress to take appropriate action to ensure acceptable treatment of the public by personnel of the
Transportation Security Administration.
82 (1) HCR 11 Author: Hartnett

Caption: Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist
in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these
immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
82 (1) HCR 12 Author: Dutton

Caption: Congratulating country-pop superstar Kenny Rogers on his achievements.
82 (1) HCR 13 Author: Garza

Caption: Urging Congress to enact an overhaul of the immigration system.
Page: 9
82 (1) HCR 14 Author: Raymond

Caption: Directing the Texas Historical Commission to work with the City of Austin to honor the memory of
President John F. Kennedy with an official Texas Historical Marker at or near the site of the Austin
Municipal Auditorium.
82 (1) HCR 15 Author: Coleman | et al. Sponsor: Uresti

Caption: In memory of Pete A. Gallego, Jr., of Alpine.
82 (1) HCR 16 Author: Craddick | et al.

Caption: Granting William James Stroman, Jr., permission to sue the State of Texas and the board of regents of The
University of Texas.
82 (1) HCR 17 Author: Perry

Last Action 06/14/2011 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: In memory of Stacy Furdek of Lubbock.
82 (1) HCR 18 Author: Hughes Sponsor: Eltife

Caption: In memory of Sergeant Joshua David Powell of Quitman.
82 (1) HCR 19 Author: Hughes | et al. Sponsor: Eltife

Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bradley Justin Gaudet of Gladewater.
82 (1) HCR 20 Author: Craddick | et al. Sponsor: Williams | et al.

Last Action 06/28/2011 S Read & adopted
Caption: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Southwest Airlines.
82 (1) HCR 21 Author: Branch | et al. Sponsor: West

Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 NBA championship.
82 (1) HCR 22 Author: Madden | et al. Sponsor: Rodriguez | et al.

Caption: Commending the members of the Texas Supreme Court for their actions in support of legal aid services and
honoring them for their work in promoting access to justice for the state's most vulnerable citizens.
Page: 10
82 (1) HCR 23 Author: Cain | et al. Sponsor: Seliger

Caption: In memory of Susan Ann Cassidy of Amarillo.
82 (1) HCR 24 Author: Cain | et al. Sponsor: Seliger

Caption: In memory of Joseph Patrick Cassidy of Panhandle.
82 (1) HCR 25 Author: Zerwas Sponsor: Nelson

Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
82 (1) HCR 26 Author: Bonnen Sponsor: Huffman

Last Action 06/28/2011 H Senate passage reported
Caption: Congratulating the baseball team of Brazoswood High School in Clute on winning the 2011 UIL 5A state
championship.
82 (1) HCR 27 Author: Weber | et al.

Caption: Congratulating the nine Texas community colleges named among the nation's top 120 by the Aspen Institute.
82 (1) HJR 11 Author: Legler

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of the assets of certain associations established by
the legislature of this state for the purpose of providing certain insurance coverage.
82 (1) HJR 12 Author: Howard, Donna

Last Action 06/07/2011 H Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish certain principles and procedures for the drawing of
congressional districts.
82 (1) HJR 13 Author: Branch | et al.

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election and staggering of terms of county
commissioners following a change in boundaries of a commissioners precinct.
82 (1) HJR 14 Author: Pickett

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees,
taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
Page: 11
82 (1) HR 11 Author: Alonzo

Last Action 06/28/2011 H Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Julian Rodriguez on being named the 2011 valedictorian of Adamson High School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Adan Gonzalez on being named the 2011 salutatorian of Adamson High School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Kevin Prado on being named the 2011 valedictorian of Molina High School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Leticia Gallegos on being named the 2011 salutatorian of Molina High School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Gustavo Castillo on being named the 2011 valedictorian of Trini Garza Early College High
School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Jocelyn Velasquez on being named the 2011 salutatorian of Trini Garza Early College High
School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Xochitl Escobar on being named valedictorian of Sunset High School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Veronica Flores on being named salutatorian of Sunset High School in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Kathy T. Do on being named the 2011 valedictorian of Grand Prairie High School.
Page: 12

Caption: Congratulating Juan C. Cerda on being named the 2011 Salutatorian of Grand Prairie High School.

Caption: Congratulating Rosa Walker on her induction into the Texas AFL-CIO Hall of Fame.
82 (1) HR 22 Author: Sheffield

Caption: Congratulating Ervin and Janice Schwindt of Belton on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating Dr. Vernon D. Holleman and Shirley Holleman of Temple on their 50th wedding
anniversary.

Caption: Honoring Roy and Eloisa Donoso of Temple on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Honoring Carl and Patsy Feller of Salado on their 60th wedding anniversary.
82 (1) HR 26 Author: Huberty

Caption: Congratulating Matthew Simpson of Huffman on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2011 at
Hargrave High School.

Caption: Congratulating Paige Alan Sullivan on her graduation from Kingwood High School.
82 (1) HR 28 Author: Workman

Caption: Congratulating Lake Travis High School basketball coach Jan Jernberg on his retirement.
Page: 13
82 (1) HR 29 Author: Patrick, Diane

Caption: In memory of Ronald Gene Howell of Arlington.
82 (1) HR 30 Author: Davis, Yvonne

Last Action 06/10/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 10 2011 1:59PM
Caption: Recognizing the Best Southwest Partnership on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its incorporation.
82 (1) HR 31 Author: Paxton

Caption: Congratulating Burks Elementary School in McKinney on earning recognition as a Healthy Zone School.
82 (1) HR 32 Author: Gonzales, Larry

Caption: Congratulating Patti Jurena Wiggs of Round Rock on her retirement as a teacher at Park Crest Middle
School in Pflugerville.
82 (1) HR 33 Author: Torres

Caption: Congratulating R. E. "Bob" Parker on his induction into the Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame.

Caption: Congratulating the marketing and community relations department of Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus
Christi on winning three 2011 Aster Awards.

Caption: Congratulating the Destination ImagiNation teams from Baker Middle School in Corpus Christi for
advancing to the 2011 Destination ImagiNation Global Finals.

Caption: Congratulating David Richter on his induction into the Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame.

Caption: Congratulating Dr. Robert R. Furgason on his induction into the Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame.
Page: 14

Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth Chu Richter on her induction into the Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame.
82 (1) HR 39 Author: Dutton

Caption: Congratulating Gertrude Jack Lewis of Houston on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
82 (1) HR 40 Author: Cain

Caption: Congratulating Second Lieutenant Jermaine Dewayne Wright of Sulphur Springs on his graduation from the
United States Military Academy at West Point.
82 (1) HR 41 Author: Darby

Caption: In memory of Mary Ruth Duke Loika of Austin.
82 (1) HR 42 Author: Guillen

Caption: In memory of Eladio Carrera of Rio Grande City.

Caption: Congratulating Homero Juan Salmon on his retirement as constable of Starr County Precinct 4.
82 (1) HR 44 Author: Dutton

Caption: Commemorating EXPO 2011, hosted by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council.

Caption: Commending the Honorable John A. Pope III of McAllen for his distinguished work in the legal profession.

Caption: Honoring Lino Canales, Jr., for his contributions to the community as founder of the Starr County Town
Crier.
Page: 15

Caption: In memory of Nidia Ann Leal.

Caption: Honoring Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City for its service to the community.
82 (1) HR 49 Author: Schwertner | et al.

Last Action 06/13/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 13 2011 8:30AM
Caption: In memory of Graham Charles Holloway of Cedar Park.
82 (1) HR 50 Author: Schwertner

Caption: Congratulating Clarence and Ann Crow of Georgetown on their 60th wedding anniversary.
82 (1) HR 51 Author: Hilderbran

Caption: In memory of Thomas G. Ratcliffe of Kerrville.

Caption: In memory of Elizabeth Ann Liggett of Kerrville.
82 (1) HR 53 Author: Gonzales, Veronica

Caption: Honoring Lauro Solis on his installation as governor of Rotary International District 5930.

Caption: Congratulating Rachelle Grace of McAllen Memorial High School on her receipt of the 2011 H-E-B
Excellence in Education Leadership Award in the secondary school category.

Caption: Honoring Ernie Madsen for his nearly eight decades of service to Rotary International.

Caption: Congratulating Taryn B. Millar on earning her doctorate in psychology from George Washington University.
Page: 16

Caption: Commending Judge Rudy Delgado on his selection as the April 2011 Cancer Fighter of the Month by the
American Cancer Society of the Rio Grande Valley.

Caption: In memory of Oscar Raul Cardenas of McAllen.

Caption: Congratulating Jan Seale on being named Texas Poet Laureate for 2012.

Caption: Congratulating Las Palmas Healthcare Center in McAllen on earning the Public Information and Education
Award from the Texas Health Care Association.

Caption: Congratulating Mariella Gorena on her retirement as principal of Wilson Elementary School in McAllen.

Caption: Honoring Lauro L. Lopez of Rio Grande City for his contributions as a business and civic leader and as a
member of the armed forces.

Caption: Honoring Clemente Garza, Jr., and the staff of the Texas Cafe in Rio Grande City for their hard work and
entrepreneurial achievements.

Caption: Congratulating Elvia Escobedo, founder of Elvia's Beauty Shop in Rio Grande City.

Caption: Congratulating former NFL star Tim Brown of DeSoto on being named a North Texas Father of the Year by
the Sylvan Landau Foundation.
Page: 17
82 (1) HR 66 Author: Menendez

Caption: Congratulating Michelle Thomas on her promotion to the position of executive director of financial analysis
with AT&T in Dallas and honoring her for her many contributions to the San Antonio community.
82 (1) HR 67 Author: Giddings

Caption: Commending Katherine Hinton-Rosenberg for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State
Representative Helen Giddings.
82 (1) HR 68 Author: Giddings

Caption: Commending Clayton Tucker for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative
Helen Giddings.

Caption: Congratulating Will Hoenig of Lake Travis High School on earning first place in extemporaneous persuasive
speaking at the 2011 UIL Conference 4A State Academics Spring Meet.

Caption: Congratulating Lake Travis High School on its receipt of the sweepstakes award in speech at the 2011 UIL
Conference 4A State Academics Spring Meet.
82 (1) HR 71 Author: Gooden

Caption: Congratulating the Forney High School softball team on its outstanding 2011 season and its appearance in
the UIL 4A title game.

Caption: In memory of Juan Caro of Rio Grande City.

Caption: Honoring Dr. Mario E. Ramirez on his contributions to health care in South Texas.
82 (1) HR 74 Author: Hughes

Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of First Baptist Church in Hawkins.
Page: 18
82 (1) HR 75 Author: Burkett

Caption: Congratulating the first graduating class of Sunnyvale High School.
82 (1) HR 76 Author: Quintanilla

Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Corporal Eduardo Pedregon of El Paso, who gave his life while fighting in the
Korean War.
82 (1) HR 77 Author: Craddick

Caption: Congratulating Billie Ann and Kenneth Baker of Midland on their 65th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating Neal White on earning first place in extemporaneous informative speaking at the 2011 UIL
Conference 4A State Academics Spring Meet.

Caption: Congratulating James Bounds on earning the top score on the physics portion of the science contest at the
2011 UIL Conference 4A State Academics Spring Meet.
82 (1) HR 80 Author: Larson

Caption: In memory of Steven F. Gehrlein of San Antonio.

Caption: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Mamiliano Juan Rodriguez.

Caption: Congratulating Cruz Garza, Jr., on his retirement from Rio Grande City High School.

Caption: Honoring Gilberto Amado Hinojosa, Sr., of Benavides, for his service to Duval County.
Page: 19

Caption: In memory of Lino Perez, Jr., of Rio Grande City.

Caption: Congratulating Jack and Barbara Pallick of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating L. G. and Willie Atchley on their 70th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating Scott Coulson on his retirement as band director of Poteet High School in Mesquite.
82 (1) HR 88 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie

Caption: Commending Alda Santana for her service as senior legislative assistant in the office of State Representative
Eddie Rodriguez.

Caption: Honoring Jovita Rebecca Guevara of Jovita's Beauty Salon in Benavides.

Caption: Congratulating Hunter Pritchett of Quinlan on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Caption: Congratulating Patricia Barton of Dallas and LaJuana Barton of DeSoto on the publication of Faithful
Remembrances Volume I.

Caption: In memory of the Honorable Ed Hunt of Mineola.
Page: 20

Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bradley Justin Gaudet of Gladewater.

Caption: Congratulating Floretta and Wilbern Peden of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating Jim and Marilyn Clanahan of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
82 (1) HR 96 Author: Truitt

Caption: Congratulating Chief Robert Finn on his retirement from the police services division of the Southlake
Department of Public Safety.
82 (1) HR 97 Author: Larson

Caption: In memory of George Vernon Wright, Jr., of San Antonio.

Caption: Paying tribute to the lives of Ramiro and Hortencia "Nena" Hinojosa of Starr County.

Caption: Honoring the life and legacy of former Starr County sheriff Reymundo Alvarez.

Caption: Commending the Honorable Jose Benito Canales for more than 30 years of service as justice of the peace of
Precinct 4 of Duval County.

Caption: Paying tribute to Rodolfo, Marcos, Alejandro, Vicente, Jose, and Arturo Torres for their service in the armed
forces of the United States of America.
Page: 21
82 (1) HR 102 Author: Lyne

Caption: Congratulating the baseball team of Rider High School in Wichita Falls on winning the UIL 4A state
championship.
82 (1) HR 103 Author: Aliseda

Caption: Congratulating Tina Marie Garza on her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
82 (1) HR 104 Author: Raymond

Last Action 06/16/2011 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Directing the Texas Historical Commission to work with the City of Austin to honor the memory of
President John F. Kennedy with an official Texas Historical Marker at or near the site of the Austin
Municipal Auditorium.
82 (1) HR 105 Author: Miller, Doug

Caption: Honoring Rear Admiral Jerry R. Kelley on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Navy.
82 (1) HR 106 Author: Taylor, Van

Caption: Congratulating Daniel Robnett of Plano on his promotion to the rank of captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and
on his receipt of the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
82 (1) HR 107 Author: McClendon

Caption: In memory of the Reverend R. A. Callies of San Antonio.
82 (1) HR 108 Author: Madden

Caption: Commending Harry LaRosiliere for his service as a member of the Plano City Council.

Caption: Commending Jean Callison for her service on the Plano City Council.
82 (1) HR 110 Author: Button

Caption: Congratulating the Methodist Richardson Foundation on the success of its 2011 WildRide! WildRun!
Against Cancer.
Page: 22
82 (1) HR 111 Author: Button

Caption: Honoring Richland College on its designation as a two-year National Center of Academic Excellence in
Information Assurance Education.

Caption: Honoring Elida "Lela" Gutierrez Garcia of Benavides for her longtime service to area residents as the owner
of Lela's Beauty Shop.

Caption: In memory of Manuel P. Guillen of Rio Grande City.

Caption: Recognizing Dr. Roberto S. Margo of Rio Grande City for his service as a veterinarian.
82 (1) HR 115 Author: Gonzales, Larry

Caption: Congratulating Gretchen Zamora on her retirement from Austin State Hospital Support Services.

Caption: In memory of Javier "J. V." Villanueva of Duval County.

Caption: In memory of former Starr County judge Blas Chapa of Mission.

Caption: Paying tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Ramiro Narro of Weslaco.

Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Liberty Cafe in Freer.
Page: 23

Caption: Commending Edna and Arnoldo Cantu of Freer for their contributions to their community.

Caption: Honoring Francisco Guerra, Jr., of Starr County for his achievements in business.
82 (1) HR 122 Author: Margo

Caption: Honoring Sun Metro on its receipt of a 2011 Outstanding Public Transportation System award by the
American Public Transportation Association.

Caption: Congratulating retired Brigadier General Richard A. Behrenhausen and Elizabeth Behrenhausen of El Paso
on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating the baseball team of Eastfield College in Mesquite on winning the NJCAA Division III
World Series.
82 (1) HR 125 Author: Naishtat

Caption: Honoring the Center for Public Policy Priorities on its 25th anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating William Noah Bankston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Caption: Honoring Dr. John Mendelsohn for his 15-year tenure as president of The University of Texas M. D.
Anderson Cancer Center.
82 (1) HR 128 Author: Lewis

Caption: Congratulating Glen Larum on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Page: 24
82 (1) HR 129 Author: Lyne

Caption: In memory of the Honorable Graham Boynton Purcell, Jr., of Wichita Falls.

Caption: Congratulating Sijifredo "Chacho" and Diana Flores of Benavides on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Honoring Judge Benito V. Garza for his 34 years of service as justice of the peace for Precinct 3 in Duval
County.

Caption: Honoring Julian F. Stockwell for his years of service to Duval County.
82 (1) HR 133 Author: Pena

Caption: Honoring U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Jacob De la Garza for his service to this nation.

Caption: Honoring Alma Garza for her service on the Edinburg City Council.

Caption: In memory of Rio Grande City police officer Robert A. Ramirez.

Caption: Congratulating Charlotte Ramsey of Cedar Park on her retirement from Pleasant Hill Elementary School in
Leander.

Caption: Congratulating the baseball team of Yoe High School in Cameron on winning the UIL 2A state
championship.
Page: 25
82 (1) HR 138 Author: Zedler

Caption: Commending Bill Carlisle for his 14 years of service as an officer in the Arlington Kiwanis Club.

Caption: In memory of Dr. Charles A. Hunter of Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Don and Linda Rhodes of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary.
82 (1) HR 141 Author: Dukes | et al.

Caption: Congratulating the Texas A&M University men's and women's track and field teams on winning national
titles at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the third consecutive year.

Caption: Honoring Rodolfo Carlos Salinas, Jr., of Rio Grande City for his contributions to his community.

Caption: Congratulating Pedro and Estefana Villareal on their 67th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Congratulating Juan Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa on being named the 2011 BusinessPerson of the Year by the
Laredo Chamber of Commerce.

Caption: Congratulating Juan D. and Jerry Nichols of Quitman on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Caption: In memory of James E. Taylor of Marshall.
Page: 26
82 (1) HR 147 Author: Lucio III | et al.

Caption: Commemorating the 2011 CowParade in Austin benefiting the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central
Texas.

Caption: Congratulating Ruben Longoria Saenz and Matilda Delgado Saenz of Robstown on their 40th wedding
anniversary.
82 (1) HR 149 Author: Madden | et al.

Caption: In memory of Dorothy Edna Schulte "Dot" McCalpin of Richardson.

Caption: In memory of Valerie Evelyn Tumlinson of Athens.

Caption: Congratulating Captain Kay Langford on her retirement from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office.
82 (1) HR 152 Author: Johnson

Caption: Congratulating Lula Beatrice McGough Jordan of Dallas on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

Caption: Honoring Martin A. Canales, Jr., of Roma for his contributions to his community.
82 (1) HR 154 Author: Callegari

Caption: In memory of the Reverend John Brannon Haskins, Sr., of Houston.

Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the founding of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Terrell.
Page: 27

Caption: Honoring Rudy and Ann Casas for their success as the owners of Freer Iron Works in Duval County.
82 (1) HR 157 Author: Gallego

Caption: Congratulating Fred Brockwell of Del Rio on earning a 2010 Spotlight Award from the American
Association of Community Theatre.

Caption: In memory of Eugene Russell Watson of Marathon.

Caption: Congratulating James "Bubba" Martin, Jr., on his retirement as chief juvenile probation officer for Jefferson
County.
82 (1) HR 160 Author: Johnson

Caption: Congratulating Lovie Mae Walker Kazee of Dallas on the occasion of her 95th birthday.

Caption: Congratulating Ashley Alspaugh of Atascocita on her graduation from St. Pius X High School.

Caption: Honoring William Patrick Barnett, Sr., on his 75th birthday.
82 (1) HR 163 Author: Button | et al.

Caption: In memory of Antonio Palaganas.
82 (1) HR 164 Author: Howard, Donna

Caption: Congratulating Benjamin Mauro of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Page: 28
82 (1) HR 165 Author: Howard, Donna

Caption: Congratulating Tanner Mauro of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
82 (1) HR 166 Author: Morrison

Caption: In memory of the Honorable Frank Harrington Crain of Victoria.
82 (1) HR 167 Author: Lozano

Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth F. Springs of Kingsville on her participation in the NASA High School Aerospace
Scholars program.

Caption: Congratulating Carlton and Margaret Robinson of San Antonio on their 65th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Honoring Rene G. Smith, Jr., of Starr County for his contributions to his community.
82 (1) HR 170 Author: Harper-Brown

Caption: Commemorating the Eighth Annual Awareness Banquet hosted by the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the
Korean American Coalition and extending best wishes to newly elected chapter president Soo Yeon Nam.
82 (1) HR 171 Author: Eissler

Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School softball team on winning the UIL 5A state championship.

Caption: Honoring Edelmira Sotelo for her 21 years of service as district director for the Del Rio office of State
Representative Pete Gallego.

Caption: In memory of Moises L. Prieto of Del Rio.
Page: 29

Caption: In memory of Jesus Alberto Solis of Starr County.
82 (1) HR 175 Author: Hamilton

Caption: In memory of State District Judge Britton E. Plunk of Silsbee.
82 (1) HR 176 Author: Hamilton

Caption: In memory of A. J. Leger of Beaumont.
82 (1) HR 177 Author: Davis, Yvonne | et al.

Caption: In memory of civil rights activist and former Dallas City Council member Al Lipscomb.

Caption: In memory of Sharon Elaine Wright of Plano.
82 (1) HR 179 Author: Perry

Caption: Congratulating Wendell Dee Moore of Lubbock on being recognized by the Texas State Board of Public
Accountancy for maintaining his CPA license for 50 years.
82 (1) HR 180 Author: Davis, Sarah

Caption: Commemorating the dedication of a historical marker in memory of Texas pioneer Obedience Fort Smith of
Houston.

Caption: Congratulating Ronald G. Girotto on the occasion of his retirement as president and CEO of the Methodist
Hospital System in Houston.

Caption: Commemorating the dedication of Evelyn's Park in Bellaire.
Page: 30
82 (1) HR 183 Author: Smith, Wayne

Caption: In memory of Lois Elaine Black Couch of Baytown.

Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Baptist University baseball team on its outstanding 2011 season.

Caption: Honoring El Valle Bakery in Rio Grande City and its founders, Adolfo Berlanga and Maria del Carmen
Berlanga.

Caption: In memory of Robert Ochoa Moon of Irving.

Caption: In memory of Evelyn T. Clifton of Irving.

Caption: Congratulating Kelly Anne Sullivan on her graduation from Kingwood Park High School in 2010.
82 (1) HR 189 Author: Cook

Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the First United Methodist Church building in
Palestine and 175 years of Methodism in the Palestine area.
82 (1) HR 190 Author: Marquez

Caption: Commending Deputy Sergeant Natividad Guerrero of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for his 25 years of
service.

Caption: Commending El Paso County Deputy Sheriff Patrick Gailey for helping an elderly woman escape a brush
fire.
Page: 31

Caption: Honoring Charlie Gomez for his contributions to the El Paso community.

Caption: Congratulating the El Paso County Historical Commission on receiving a 2010 Distinguished Service Award
from the Texas Historical Commission.

Caption: Commemorating the opening of the new indoor farmers' market at Mercado Mayapan in El Paso.

Caption: Congratulating the Volar Center for Independent Living on being named the 2011 Center for Independent
Living of the Year by the State of Texas.
82 (1) HR 196 Author: Dukes | et al.

Caption: Honoring the Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium at The University of Texas at Austin for its
innovative leadership in the realm of higher education.
82 (1) HR 197 Author: Pitts

Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.


82 (1) HR 200 Author: Deshotel

Caption: Congratulating Hilton Kelley of Port Arthur on his receipt of a 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize.
Page: 32
82 (1) HR 201 Author: Martinez Fischer

Caption: In memory of Ralph M. Lazarine of San Antonio.
82 (1) HR 202 Author: Jackson, Jim

Caption: In memory of Jesse Robert Woody of Carrollton.

Caption: Congratulating Kiki Luna on her receipt of the J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Child Safety Award from the Texas
Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities.

Caption: Congratulating Alfredo Delgado on his retirement from the Housing Authority of Del Rio.

Caption: Honoring U.S. Air Force Colonel Michael R. Frankel, commander of the 47th Flying Training Wing at
Laughlin Air Force Base, for his service to this country.

Caption: Congratulating Ely Gallego of Alpine High School on being named to the Texas High School Baseball
Coaches Association 2A All-State team.

Caption: Congratulating Joyce Lindsey on the occasion of her retirement as associate director of the Texas Access to
Justice Foundation.

Caption: Congratulating Dorothy Grace Turner Jenkins of Kerrville on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
82 (1) HR 209 Author: Thompson

Caption: Congratulating June Lohman on the occasion of her retirement from Comcast.
Page: 33
82 (1) HR 210 Author: Smithee

Caption: In memory of noted Western craftsman Jerry Cates of Amarillo.
82 (1) HR 211 Author: Kolkhorst

Caption: In memory of Richard Bruce Duncan, the justice of the peace for Precinct 2 of Walker County.
82 (1) HR 212 Author: Bonnen

Caption: Congratulating the Danbury High School softball team on winning the UIL 2A state championship.

Caption: Honoring Glenda Lyzette Avila-Salazar of Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Mike Rawlings on his election as mayor of the City of Dallas.
82 (1) HR 215 Author: Munoz, Jr.

Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Cali Carranza community gymnasium in Pharr and honoring Mr.
Carranza for his achievements and service.

Caption: Congratulating Dr. Coy Holcombe, Eustace ISD superintendent, on his designation as 2011 Region 7
Superintendent of the Year.

Caption: Congratulating Coy Ellis and the Ellis Motor Company in Chandler on the 40th anniversary of the business.
82 (1) HR 218 Author: Smithee

Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
Page: 34
82 (1) HR 219 Author: Dutton | et al.

Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of San Jacinto College and recognizing September 19, 2011, as San
Jacinto College Day.

Caption: Congratulating Michael Quildon on his reelection to the Cedar Hill Independent School District Board of
Trustees.

Caption: Congratulating Dan Hernandez on his reelection to the Cedar Hill Independent School District Board of
Trustees.

Caption: Congratulating Wendy Hodges-Kent on her election to the Cedar Hill Independent School District Board of
Trustees.

Caption: In memory of civil rights pioneer and political leader Percy Ellis Sutton.
82 (1) HR 224 Author: Margo | et al.

Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) James Lloyd Hayden of El Paso.

Caption: Congratulating Sergeant Louis C. Felini of the Dallas Police Department on receiving a Professional
Achievement Award from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Caption: In memory of Lenora Josephine Cavazos of Irving.

Caption: In memory of Harold Wayne Cline, Sr., of Irving.
Page: 35

Caption: In memory of Jo Ann Okle of Irving.

Caption: Congratulating Alfred and Bernice Vrazel of Buckholts on their 50th wedding anniversary.
82 (1) HR 230 Author: Zerwas

Caption: Honoring the Texas Stars Service Unit on the occasion of the centennial of Girl Scouts of the USA.
82 (1) HR 231 Author: Perry

Caption: Congratulating the baseball team of Coronado High School in Lubbock on its outstanding 2011 season and
its appearance in the UIL 5A state title game.
82 (1) HR 232 Author: Pitts

82 (1) HR 233 Author: Miles

Caption: In memory of Yolanda Evette Williams.
82 (1) HR 234 Author: Cook

Caption: Congratulating the Navarro College baseball team on winning the 2011 NJCAA Division I national
championship.

Caption: Commending Patrick M. Reilly and the other members of Chapter 1919 of the Military Order of the Purple
Heart for their efforts to bring the Texas Capitol Vietnam War Monument to fruition.
82 (1) HR 236 Author: Carter

Caption: Congratulating Sean and Emily Carter of Wylie on their 10th wedding anniversary.
Page: 36

Caption: In memory of Charles Ray Williams of Irving.

Caption: In memory of Steve K. Askins of Irving.

Caption: In memory of Lola Lenore Ernsting of Irving.

Caption: In memory of Shirley Jane Bearden Sweet of Irving.

Caption: Recognizing Multilayer Technology for receiving its third consecutive Best of Irving Award in the Printed
Circuit Board category from the United States Commerce Association.
82 (1) HR 242 Author: Branch

Caption: Commemorating the 2011 Fourth of July celebration in the Greenway Parks neighborhood of Dallas and
recognizing the rich history of this important community.

Caption: Congratulating David Chapasko of Preston Hollow Elementary School on being named the Dallas
Independent School District 2011 Principal of the Year.

Caption: Commending Celia Reilly Saenz for her service to her community.
82 (1) HR 245 Author: Chisum

Caption: In memory of E. E. "Shelly" Shelhamer of Pampa.
Page: 37

Caption: Congratulating Pauline Bond Baxter on being named grand marshal of the 2011 Fourth of July parade in
Kaufman.

Caption: In memory of Angnet Marie Rice Norman of San Antonio.

Caption: Congratulating Emma Jewel Johnson on her retirement from the San Antonio Independent School District.

Caption: Commemorating the grand opening of the Katy Trail Ice House in Dallas.

Caption: Congratulating Dr. Ben Coker on his retirement as assistant superintendent of business services for Highland
Park Independent School District.

Caption: Commemorating the groundbreaking for the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist
University in Dallas.

Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Eighth Court of Appeals.

Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Nicholas Price Bellard of El Paso.
82 (1) HR 254 Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et al.

Caption: In memory of Rio Grande Valley physician, educator, and civil rights leader Dr. Ramiro Raul Casso.
Page: 38

Caption: Congratulating Dr. Herbert H. Ortega on his receipt of the 2011 Distinguished Service Award from the
Rotary Club of El Paso.

Caption: In memory of Johnna Puckett Reynolds of Driftwood.

Caption: Congratulating Sally Jaime on being named the 2011 Firefighter of the Year by the Edinburg Volunteer Fire
Department.

Caption: Recognizing the month of April 2011 as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month.

Caption: Recognizing July 2011 as DoubleTree by Hilton Chocolate Chip Cookie Month in Texas.

Caption: Congratulating Wendell and Myra Shirley Crist of Yantis on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Caption: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Bellaire MENS Club.

Caption: Congratulating Delvin Dennis, district engineer of the Houston District, Texas Department of
Transportation, on the occasion of his retirement.
82 (1) HR 263 Author: Woolley

Caption: In memory of Ramsay Gillman of Houston.
Page: 39
82 (1) HR 264 Author: Thompson

Caption: Congratulating Texas Junior State of America on its 20th anniversary.

Caption: Honoring Terry Ruskowski for his achievements as coach, general manager, and president of the Laredo
Bucks hockey team.

Caption: Commending the Former Texas Rangers Foundation on its outstanding work.

Caption: In memory of Thomas "Jack" Plyler of Del Rio.

Caption: In memory of Margaret Pauline Seward Newbill.

Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Baptist University basketball team on winning the 2010-2011 National Christian
College Athletic Association Division I national championship.

Caption: In memory of Susan Ann Cassidy of Amarillo.

Caption: In memory of Joseph Patrick Cassidy of Panhandle.
82 (1) HR 272 Author: Veasey

Caption: Commemorating the opening of the Wilbert M. Curtis Texas Prince Hall Library Museum in Fort Worth,
which is dedicated to the history of African American Freemasonry in Texas.
Page: 40

Caption: Congratulating the Brazoswood High School Trap and Clay Shooters on their championship performance at
the state Clay Trap/Sporting Clays Tournament in San Antonio.

Caption: Congratulating Jenna Pisarski of Brazoswood High School in Clute on becoming the 2010-2011 wrestling
state champion in the 110-pound weight class.

Caption: Congratulating Janet Harris on her election to the Duncanville City Council.
82 (1) HR 276 Author: Oliveira

Caption: In memory of Ricardo A. Arzamendi of Brownsville.

Caption: Congratulating Dr. Robert M. Gates on his retirement as the United States secretary of defense.

Caption: Honoring Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr., for his service as president of Southwest Texas Junior College and his
contributions to the Uvalde community.
82 (1) HR 279 Author: Carter

Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private Andrew Mark Krippner of Garland.

Caption: Congratulating Judy Smithey on her retirement as a senior public policy consultant with Dean International,
Inc.

Caption: Honoring the Irving Art Association on the 55th anniversary of its founding.
Page: 41

Caption: In memory of Dorothy "Dot" Tapley of Emory.

Caption: Recognizing the Just Kauz It's Right nonprofit initiative and its founder, Maricela De Leon, for assisting
schoolchildren in the Rio Grande Valley.

Caption: Congratulating Machree Garrett Gibson on her election as president of the Texas Exes.

Caption: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Southwest Airlines.
82 (1) HR 286 Author: Legler

Caption: Honoring the Pasadena Bay-Area Junior Forum on the 50th anniversary of its founding.

Caption: In memory of David Coulter Templeton of Mineola.

Caption: Honoring the Wood County Airport for being named the 2010 General Aviation Airport of the Year by the
Texas Department of Transportation.
82 (1) HR 289 Author: Riddle

Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Spring Fire Department's new fire station and administration building.

Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church in Quitman.
Page: 42

Caption: In memory of former Kinney County judge Oscar Thomas "Tommy" Seargeant.
82 (1) SB 1 Author: Duncan | et al. Sponsor: Pitts

Last Action 06/28/2011 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
82 (1) SB 2 Author: Ogden Sponsor: Pitts

Last Action 06/28/2011 E Sent to the Comptroller
Caption: Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011, and
ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for
allocating and expending the appropriated funds.
82 (1) SB 3 Author: Carona

Last Action 06/20/2011 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation and name of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of
certain disputes concerning claims made to that association; providing penalties.
82 (1) SB 4 Author: Seliger Sponsor: Solomons

Caption: Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
82 (1) SB 5 Author: Huffman | et al.

Last Action 06/03/2011 S Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact.
82 (1) SB 6 Author: Shapiro Sponsor: Eissler | et al.

Caption: Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the
adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools;
providing penalties.
82 (1) SB 7 Author: Nelson | et al. Sponsor: Zerwas

Caption: Relating to the administration, quality, and efficiency of health care, health and human services, and health
benefits programs in this state; creating an offense; providing penalties.
82 (1) SB 8 Author: Shapiro | et al. Sponsor: Eissler

Caption: Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of
public schools in the district.
Page: 43
82 (1) SB 9 Author: Williams | et al.

Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities
and the administration of certain documentation of citizenship status and other lawful admittance by the
Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
82 (1) SB 16 Author: Zaffirini

Last Action 05/31/2011 S Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher
education.
82 (1) SB 17 Author: Patrick

Caption: Relating to creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Compact.
82 (1) SB 18 Author: Fraser

Caption: Relating to water management plans for certain special water authorities.
82 (1) SB 19 Author: Fraser

Caption: Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.

Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot.

Caption: Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty.
82 (1) SB 22 Author: Wentworth

Last Action 06/24/2011 H Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas
Congressional Redistricting Commission.
82 (1) SB 23 Author: Rodriguez | et al.

Caption: Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through
certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
Page: 44
82 (1) SB 24 Author: Gallegos

Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a
penalty.

Caption: Relating to public notice and forums concerning finalists for the position of superintendent of a school
district.

Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.

Caption: Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation."
82 (1) SB 28 Author: Ellis | et al.

Last Action 06/20/2011 S Committee report printed and distributed: Jun 20 2011 5:03PM
Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public
places; providing penalties.
82 (1) SB 29 Author: Patrick | et al. Sponsor: Simpson

Last Action 06/28/2011 H Committee report distributed: Jun 28 2011 9:16PM
Caption Version:
Caption: Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of
persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.
82 (1) SB 30 Author: Shapiro

Caption: Relating to the state virtual school network.
82 (1) SB 31 Author: Shapiro

Caption: Relating to the guarantee of open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
82 (1) SB 32 Author: Rodriguez

Caption: Relating to requirements for reapportionment of congressional districts.
Page: 45
82 (1) SB 33 Author: Van de Putte

Caption: Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under
certain circumstances.
82 (1) SB 34 Author: Nichols

Caption: Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions
from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
82 (1) SB 35 Author: Wentworth

Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain animals.

Caption: Relating to eligibility for the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.

Caption: Relating to the elimination of the tax exemption or reduction for certain high-cost gas.

Caption: Relating to certain discounts and reimbursements allowed for payment of sales and use taxes and the
allocation of certain revenue from those taxes.

Caption: Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education
during the next state fiscal biennium.
82 (1) SB 40 Author: Watson

Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
82 (1) SB 41 Author: Hinojosa

Caption: Relating to validating certain acts transferring land rights of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District.
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82 (1) SB 42 Author: Ellis

Caption: Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
82 (1) SB 43 Author: Lucio | et al.

Caption: Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to operate one or more
southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing
certain criminal offenses.
82 (1) SB 44 Author: Fraser | et al.

Caption: Relating to the cessation of operations of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the provision of
windstorm and hail insurance in the seacoast territory of this state.
82 (1) SCR 1 Author: Carona Sponsor: Jackson, Jim

Caption: In memory of former Texas Senator John Nesbett Leedom.
82 (1) SCR 2 Author: Van de Putte

Caption: Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist
in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these
immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
82 (1) SCR 3 Author: Duncan Sponsor: Perry

Caption: In memory of Stacy Richards Furdek of Lubbock.
82 (1) SCR 4 Author: Nelson

82 (1) SCR 5 Author: Duncan

Last Action 06/28/2011 S Reported enrolled
82 (1) SCR 6 Author: Hegar

Caption: Congratulating Melba Glyn Hill Cook on her 80th birthday.
Page: 47
82 (1) SJR 1 Author: Rodriguez

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish certain principles and procedures for the drawing of
congressional districts.
82 (1) SJR 2 Author: Ellis | et al.

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an appropriation from the economic stabilization fund for
education by a majority vote.
82 (1) SJR 3 Author: Ellis

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and
providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.
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POST-LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

OMNI SOUTHPARK HOTEL

TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION

82nd Texas Legislative Session

Schedule of Events July 6-7, 2011

Tuesday – July 5, 2011 Thursday – July 7, 2011

1:00 p.m. Legislative Appropriations to the

5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Speaker and PowerPoint Presentations

Sunset Legislation and the Juvenile Justice System ....................................................................................................... 1

Legislative Appropriations to the Texas Juvenile Justice System ................................................................................ 29

Legislation Affecting Child Protective Services ............................................................................................................ 35

Legislation Affecting Gangs, Human Trafficking and Victims ...................................................................................... 59

Legislation Affecting Sex Offenders ............................................................................................................................. 73

Legislation Affecting Juvenile Records......................................................................................................................... 75

Legislation Affecting Juvenile Justice: Title III Family Code ........................................................................................ 93

Legislation Affecting Education and Bullying ............................................................................................................. 117

Legislation Affecting DAEPs and JJAEPs ..................................................................................................................... 137

Legislation Affecting Justice and Municipal Courts ................................................................................................... 157

Miscellaneous Provisions .......................................................................................................................................... 167

Special Session Recap ................................................................................................................................................ 187

Legislature: 82nd Legislature

Number of bills: 426

82 (1) HB 2 Author: Pitts

82 (1) HB 3 Author: Smithee Sponsor: Carona

82 (1) HB 4 Author: Solomons

82 (1) HB 5 Author: Kolkhorst | et al.

82 (1) HB 6 Author: Eissler

82 (1) HB 7 Author: Zerwas

82 (1) HB 8 Author: Eissler

82 (1) HB 9 Author: Solomons | et al.

82 (1) HB 10 Author: Solomons

82 (1) HB 11 Author: Solomons

82 (1) HB 13 Author: Kolkhorst

82 (1) HB 17 Author: Callegari

82 (1) HB 18 Author: Eissler

82 (1) HB 19 Author: Aycock

82 (1) HB 20 Author: Huberty

82 (1) HB 21 Author: Shelton

82 (1) HB 26 Author: Madden

82 (1) HB 27 Author: Hochberg

82 (1) HB 28 Author: Hochberg

82 (1) HB 29 Author: Hochberg

82 (1) HB 30 Author: Callegari

82 (1) HB 31 Author: Callegari

82 (1) HB 32 Author: Zerwas

82 (1) HB 33 Author: Miller, Sid

82 (1) HB 34 Author: Madden | et al.

82 (1) HB 35 Author: Alvarado

82 (1) HB 36 Author: Guillen

82 (1) HB 37 Author: Guillen

82 (1) HB 38 Author: Guillen

82 (1) HB 39 Author: Shelton

82 (1) HB 40 Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"

82 (1) HB 41 Author: Simpson | et al.

82 (1) HB 42 Author: Callegari

82 (1) HB 43 Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"

82 (1) HB 44 Author: Dutton

82 (1) HB 45 Author: Guillen

82 (1) HB 46 Author: Crownover

82 (1) HB 47 Author: Bonnen

82 (1) HB 48 Author: Weber

82 (1) HB 49 Author: Weber