Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has…
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HB 392 House Committee Report
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible…
HB 279 House Committee Report
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
HB 182 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on…
HB 92 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate…
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HB 841 House Committee Report
Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.
HB 450 House Committee Report
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest…
HB 251 House Committee Report
Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court…
HB 242 House Committee Report
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
HB 73 House Committee Report
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with…
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SR 334 Introduced
Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its Forestry Day celebration.
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HR 609 Introduced
In memory of Preston Henry Ralston of Dalhart.
HR 604 Introduced
Commemorating the reopening of Villa Arcos in Houston.
HR 599 Introduced
In memory of Natalia Monet Cox of Melissa.
HR 597 Introduced
In memory of Texas firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing March…
HR 586 Introduced
Commemorating the 217th anniversary of the birth of Benito Juárez and honoring Latino businesses in the…
HR 585 Introduced
Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
HR 570 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day at the State Capitol.
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SR 333 Introduced
Recognizing the Lone Star Ques of the Ninth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
SR 326 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Angelo State University Day.
SR 324 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day.
HR 596 Introduced
Recognizing Nowruz on March 21, 2023.
HR 595 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day at the State Capitol.
HR 594 Introduced
Recognizing the first full week in April as Gifted and Talented Students Week.
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SR 335 Enrolled
Recognizing Texans who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor.
SR 329 Introduced
Recognizing the Duncanville High School football team for winning the 2022 UIL 6A Division I state…
SR 323 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day.
HR 600 Introduced
Recognizing March 20, 2023, as Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol.
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