General Legislation

Chuck has also succeeded in passing legislation in a variety of policy areas including economic development, eminent domain, and sales and use tax exemptions.

2009

SB 1966 – Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with motor vehicle retail installment contracts.

HB 670 Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.

HB 1801 Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for a limited period for certain backpacks and school supplies specified by the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.

2007

HB 1022 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a motor vehicle owned by an individual and used in the course of the owner’s occupation or profession and also for personal activities of the owner and to the rendition of such vehicles.

HB 1034 Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.

HB 1495 Relating to a bill of rights for property owners whose property may be acquired by governmental or private entities through the use of eminent domain authority.

SB 247 Relating to prohibiting the investment of state funds in certain private business entities doing business in Sudan.

2005

HB 256 Relating to investments in certificates of deposit by certain governmental entities.

HB 604 Relating to participation as an annuitant under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.

HB 1007 Relating to certain low-interest home loan programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.

HB 1130 Relating to the adoption of a privacy policy by a person who requires the disclosure of an individual’s social security number; providing a civil penalty.

HB 1244 Relating to specialty license plates for classic travel trailers.

HB 3048 Relating to insurance coverage for certain structures.

HB 3269 Relating to the duties of the Texas Historical Commission relating to El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.

SB 318 Relating to creating a recognition day in remembrance of the Texian Navy.

SB 444 Relating to registration fee credits for the owners of certain dry cleaning facilities that do not participate in the dry cleaning facility release fund.

SB 1450 Relating to judgment interest.

2003

HB 147 Relating to application of the no-call list provisions to commercial mobile service providers and subscribers.

HB 1131 Relating to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair facilities; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2415 Relating to the postjudgment interest rate.

HB 2496 Relating to the date of the primary election.

SB 521 Relating to the acquisition and regulation of manufactured homes; providing penalties.

SB 1663 Relating to private activity bonds.

2001

HB 1806 Relating to the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.

HB 1811 Relating to the use of certain federal housing funds.

SB 535 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department on Aging.

SB 1064 Relating to adoption services of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services with respect to sibling groups.