District 85 (R - Wharton)
Rep. Phil Stephenson
District 85 (R-Wharton)
| Bill | Caption | Date Effective |
|---|---|---|
| HB 3858 | Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District. | Effective immediately |
| HB 1707 | Relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1725 | Relating to the composition of local boards of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. | Effective immediately |
| HB 481 | Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County as the Master Sergeant Mike C. Pea Memorial Highway. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 658 | Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Fort Bend County. | Effective immediately |
| HB 1665 | Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 2974 | Relating to the systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| Bill | Caption | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| HB 4141 | Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 191; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. | Effective immediately |
| HB 4196 | Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 65 of Fort Bend County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds payable from taxes. | Effective immediately |
| Bill | Caption | Date of Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| HR 759 | Congratulating Jerome Barta of Bonus on his 100th birthday. | 03/23/2015 |
| HR 96 | Commemorating the posthumous presentation of the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Pea of Newgulf. | 03/02/2015 |
| HCR 30 | Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings. | 04/22/2015 |
| HB 292 | Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. | 04/30/2015 |
| HB 220 | Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee; providing a criminal penalty. | 03/23/2015 |
| HB 221 | Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a campaign treasurer of a general-purpose political committee. | 04/13/2015 |
| HCR 27 | Urging the U.S. Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation and to enact a national retail sales tax, and urging repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment. | 05/06/2015 |
| HB 2972 | Relating to notice concerning the availability to persons who transport agricultural products of an overweight vehicle permit. | 03/16/2015 |
| HB 3397 | Relating to water intake requirements for the Lower Colorado River Authority. | 04/22/2015 |
| HB 3408 | Relating to posting certain municipal financial information on the Internet. | 05/13/2015 |
| HB 3890 | Relating to prohibiting benefits for same-sex spouses under a public retirement system. | 03/23/2015 |
| HR 1832 | Recognizing April 21, 2015, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol. | 04/22/2015 |
| HB 1708 | Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education. | 03/12/2015 |
| HB 3399 | Relating to franchise tax payments and reports. | 05/07/2015 |
| HB 472 | Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture. | 05/04/2015 |
| HR 577 | Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol. | 03/17/2015 |
| HB 2676 | Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. | 05/11/2015 |
| HB 2730 | Relating to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District; authorizing fees. | 05/13/2015 |
| HB 2548 | Relating to the disposal of pesticides. | 05/13/2015 |
| HB 2530 | Relating to the abolishment of the Wharton County child support office. | 04/22/2015 |
| HB 2877 | Relating to peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | 04/20/2015 |
| HB 2911 | Relating to establishment of statewide and local emergency communications grant programs and financing of state emergency communications. | 04/28/2015 |
| HB 4087 | Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of pollution control property. | 05/11/2015 |
| HB 3815 | Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. | 04/28/2015 |
| HB 3941 | Relating to the creation of an additional family district court for Fort Bend County. | 03/23/2015 |
| HR 697 | Recognizing February 25, 2015, as Fort Bend County Day at the State Capitol. | 03/01/2015 |
| HR 692 | Honoring the Fort Bend Global Initiative for its contributions to Fort Bend County. | 03/02/2015 |
| HB 2597 | Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program. | 05/07/2015 |
| HR 183 | Commemorating the 100th anniversary of certified public accountancy as a licensed profession in Texas. | 01/28/2015 |
| HB 524 | Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent. | 04/22/2015 |
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