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INDEXAGRICULTURE

SB 22, Relating to highway signs for certain businesses related to agriculture. ... 148

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMSSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

AMERICAN VETERANS HOME OWNERSHIP ACT OF 2005HCR 15, Urging the 109th Congress to honor veterans' tremendous sacrifice for thiscountry by supporting the American Veterans Home Ownership Act of 2005. ... 167

AMUSEMENTS, GAMES, AND SPORTSSB 34, Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, tothe operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of theTexas Lottery Commission; providing penalties. ....................................................... 149

APPROPRIATIONSSB 24, Relating to appropriating money to support the operations and missions ofthe Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center–El Paso. .................................. 148SB 38, Relating to appropriations for textbooks. .................................................... 149HB 6, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations tofund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making anappropriation. ................................................................................................................ 165HB 62, Relating to public school instructional materials and instructional technology;making an appropriation. .............................................................................................. 165

ARMBRISTER, SENATOR KENAdjourn in memory of, motion to ................................................................................ 17Amendments offered ....................................................................................................... 43Amendments withdrawn ................................................................................................. 64Chair, in the ...................................................................................... 32, 67, 80, 100, 115Introduction(s) ............................................................................................................... 107Point of order raised ..................................................................................................... 115Posting rule(s), motion to suspend ............................................................................... 85Recess, motion to .................................................................................................... 17, 88

AVERITT, SENATOR KIPVote(s) recorded ........................................................................................................ 68, 86

BARRIENTOS, SENATOR GONZALOAmendments, motion lost to table ................................................................................ 82Amendments offered ....................................................................................................... 80Announced "Present" .................................................................................................... 127Co-author:

SB 37 ........................................................................................................................ 25Co-author motion in writing .......................................................................................... 25Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................... 93Senate rule(s), motion to suspend ................................................................................. 79Vote(s) recorded ............................................................................................................... 86

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONEDSB 7 ............................................................................................................................... 115

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BONDSSB 4, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations tofund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ............................. 145SB 12, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligationsto fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ........................ 147SB 16, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructureand campus renovations at Midwestern State University. ....................................... 147SB 17, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman'sUniversity. ..................................................................................................................... 147SB 18, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University ofNorth Texas. .................................................................................................................. 147SB 23, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University ofTexas at Arlington. ....................................................................................................... 148SB 25, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University ofTexas at El Paso. .......................................................................................................... 148SB 35, Relating to the creation of municipal management districts by certain smallmunicipalities; providing authority to impose an assessment or sales and use tax, andto issue bonds. .............................................................................................................. 149SB 36, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligationsto fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ........................ 149SJR 6, Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistanceto economically distressed areas. ................................................................................. 151HB 6, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations tofund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making anappropriation. ................................................................................................................ 165

BRIMER, SENATOR KIMPermission to allow committee(s) to meet, motion to grant ........................................ 8

BROADBAND NETWORKSSB 5, Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry. ........... 145

BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXASSB 15, Relating to contracting and ethics issues of governmental entities; providinga civil penalty. ............................................................................................................... 147

BUSINESS AND COMMERCESJR 10, Proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 24, Article VIII, TexasConstitution, clarifying that a tax imposed on a business entity other than a soleproprietorship is not a personal income tax. ............................................................. 152

CARONA, SENATOR JOHN J.Amendments offered ................................................................................................ 71, 73Announced "Present" ............................................................................................. 31, 107Leave of absence granted to ............................................................................... 1, 21, 93

CAUCUS REPORTSSR 120, Senate Caucus Report. .................................................................................. 162

CITY GOVERNMENT –– ANNEXATIONSB 30, Relating to the jurisdiction of certain home-rule municipalities on a barrierisland in the Gulf of Mexico. ...................................................................................... 148

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CITY GOVERNMENT –– GENERALSB 33, Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxingunits. ............................................................................................................................... 149SJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151

CIVIL REMEDIES AND LIABILITIESSB 14, Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain informationin certain residential construction transactions. ......................................................... 147

COASTAL AFFAIRS AND BEACHESSB 30, Relating to the jurisdiction of certain home-rule municipalities on a barrierisland in the Gulf of Mexico. ...................................................................................... 148

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF TEXASSJR 3, Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for thepreservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing thelegislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items ofhistorical value and contributions to purchase such items. ...................................... 151SJR 4, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of apolitical subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the politicalsubdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. ................... 151SJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151SJR 6, Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistanceto economically distressed areas. ................................................................................. 151SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151SJR 8, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 152SJR 9, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewideproperty tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes formaintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax foreducational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district. .......................... 152SJR 10, Proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 24, Article VIII, TexasConstitution, clarifying that a tax imposed on a business entity other than a soleproprietorship is not a personal income tax. ............................................................. 152

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CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS –– (Continued)SJR 11, Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of$1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed formaintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school districtis not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homesteadexemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, andreducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for thosepurposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increasedexemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates. ............ 152

CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORSSB 14, Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain informationin certain residential construction transactions. ......................................................... 147

CONTRACTSSB 15, Relating to contracting and ethics issues of governmental entities; providinga civil penalty. ............................................................................................................... 147

COUNTY GOVERNMENTSB 11, Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the CountyPark Beautification and Improvement Program. ......................................................... 146SB 33, Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxingunits. ............................................................................................................................... 149SJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151

COURTS –– JUDGESSB 6, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 145HB 11, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 165

CRIMES –– AGAINST MORALSSB 34, Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, tothe operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of theTexas Lottery Commission; providing penalties. ....................................................... 149

DEUELL, SENATOR BOBAnnounced "Present" ...................................................................................................... 15Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................ 1, 9

DIABETESSB 21, Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creationof the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee. ............. 147

DRIVER EDUCATION AND SAFETY CLASSESSB 20, Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programsby the Texas Department of Regulation. ................................................................... 147

DUNCAN, SENATOR ROBERTAmendments offered ....................................................................................................... 65Posting rule(s), motion to suspend ................................................................... 8, 17, 85

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ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTSB 26, Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain. ............................... 148SB 41, Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain. ........................ 150SJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151

ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREASSJR 6, Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistanceto economically distressed areas. ................................................................................. 151

EDUCATION –– DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAININGSB 20, Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programsby the Texas Department of Regulation. ................................................................... 147

EDUCATION –– GENERALSB 2, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 145

EDUCATION –– SCHOOL DISTRICTSSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

EDUCATION, HIGHER –– FINANCESB 4, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations tofund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ............................. 145SB 23, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University ofTexas at Arlington. ....................................................................................................... 148SB 24, Relating to appropriating money to support the operations and missions ofthe Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center–El Paso. .................................. 148SB 25, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University ofTexas at El Paso. .......................................................................................................... 148SB 36, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligationsto fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ........................ 149HB 6, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations tofund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making anappropriation. ................................................................................................................ 165

EDUCATION, HIGHER –– INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMSSB 4, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations tofund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ............................. 145SB 12, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligationsto fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ........................ 147SB 16, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructureand campus renovations at Midwestern State University. ....................................... 147SB 17, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman'sUniversity. ..................................................................................................................... 147SB 18, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University ofNorth Texas. .................................................................................................................. 147SB 36, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligationsto fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. ........................ 149HB 6, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations tofund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making anappropriation. ................................................................................................................ 165

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EDUCATION, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY –– FINANCESB 2, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 145SB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146SB 42, Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes......................................................................................................................................... 150

SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151SJR 9, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewideproperty tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes formaintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax foreducational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district. .......................... 152SJR 11, Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of$1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed formaintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school districtis not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homesteadexemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, andreducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for thosepurposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increasedexemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates. ............ 152

EDUCATION, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY –– GENERALSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

EDUCATION, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY –– OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNELSB 37, Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of publicschools, health care compensation supplementation for public school employees, andto appropriations for public school textbooks. ......................................................... 149

EDUCATION, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY –– TEACHERSSB 2, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 145SB 37, Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of publicschools, health care compensation supplementation for public school employees, andto appropriations for public school textbooks. ......................................................... 149

EDUCATION, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY –– TEXTBOOKSSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146SB 37, Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of publicschools, health care compensation supplementation for public school employees, andto appropriations for public school textbooks. ......................................................... 149SB 38, Relating to appropriations for textbooks. .................................................... 149

EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146SB 38, Relating to appropriations for textbooks. .................................................... 149

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EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FORSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

ELECTIONS –– SCHOOL DISTRICTSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKSHB 62, Relating to public school instructional materials and instructional technology;making an appropriation. .............................................................................................. 165

ELLIS, SENATOR RODNEYAmendments offered ....................................................................................................... 32Co-author motion in writing .......................................................................................... 25Vote(s) recorded ................................................................................................. 68, 85, 86

ELTIFE, SENATOR KEVIN P.Amendments offered ....................................................................................................... 32Chair, in the ................................................................................................................... 115Co-author:

SB 36 ........................................................................................................................ 29Co-author motion in writing .......................................................................................... 29Point of order ruling ..................................................................................................... 115Vote(s) recorded ........................................................................................................ 68, 86

EMINENT DOMAINSB 7, Relating to limits on the use of the power of eminent domain. ................. 145SB 26, Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain. ............................... 148SB 41, Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain. ........................ 150SJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND LEAVESB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

ENVIRONMENT –– HAZARDOUS, TOXIC, AND NUCLEAR WASTESB 40, Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactivesubstances; imposing fees and surcharges. ................................................................. 149

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONSB 40, Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactivesubstances; imposing fees and surcharges. ................................................................. 149

ESTES, SENATOR CRAIGCalled Senate to order .................................................................................................... 91Co-author:

SB 38 ........................................................................................................................ 94

ETHICSSB 15, Relating to contracting and ethics issues of governmental entities; providinga civil penalty. ............................................................................................................... 147

FEES AND OTHER NONTAX REVENUE –– LOCALSB 19, Relating to residential property exemptions from assessments and impact feesin the Greater East End Management District. ......................................................... 147

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FEES AND OTHER NONTAX REVENUE –– LOCAL –– (Continued)HB 11, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 165

FEES AND OTHER NONTAX REVENUE –– STATESB 40, Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactivesubstances; imposing fees and surcharges. ................................................................. 149

FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAMSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

FRASER, SENATOR TROYAmendments offered ................................................................................................ 67, 85Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................... 93Posting rule(s), motion to suspend ................................................................................. 7Remarks ............................................................................................................................ 69

GALLEGOS, SENATOR MARIO V., JR.Co-author:

SB 37 ........................................................................................................................ 29Extended discussion, recognized for ............................................................................ 115Vote(s) recorded ............................................................................................................... 87

GOVERNOR RICK PERRYOfficial memorandum adding to Called Session ............................................. 3, 4, 5, 74Proclamation calling 2nd Called Session ......................................................................... 2

GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICTSB 19, Relating to residential property exemptions from assessments and impact feesin the Greater East End Management District. ......................................................... 147

GREYHOUND RACINGSB 34, Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, tothe operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of theTexas Lottery Commission; providing penalties. ....................................................... 149

GUESTS OF SENATEAcosta, Raul .................................................................................................................... 16Atherton, Beth ................................................................................................................. 16Case, Pansy ..................................................................................................................... 16Dunkelberg, Anne ............................................................................................................ 16Gibbons, Joan .................................................................................................................. 15Heger, Tom ...................................................................................................................... 16Medicaid workers delegation .......................................................................................... 16United States Army 507th Medical Company members .......................................... 103Villarreal, Valerie .............................................................................................................. 11

GUESTS OF SENATE, INTERNATIONALHidayatulloh, Dr. Poempida, Republic of Indonesia ................................................... 15Janis, Roy B. B., Republic of Indonesia ..................................................................... 15

GULF OF MEXICOSB 30, Relating to the jurisdiction of certain home-rule municipalities on a barrierisland in the Gulf of Mexico. ...................................................................................... 148

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HARRIS, SENATOR CHRISAnnounced "Present" .................................................................................................... 107Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................... 93Posting rule(s), motion to suspend ................................................................................. 8

HEALTHSB 21, Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creationof the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee. ............ 147SB 28, Relating to the use of certain human cells and tissue; providing penalties......................................................................................................................................... 148

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONSB 40, Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactivesubstances; imposing fees and surcharges. ................................................................. 149

HIGHWAYSSB 22, Relating to highway signs for certain businesses related to agriculture. ... 148SB 32, Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 130 in Williamson,Travis, Caldwell, and Guadalupe Counties as the Pickle Parkway. ........................ 149

HINOJOSA, SENATOR JUAN "CHUY"Announced "Present" .................................................................................................... 127Leave of absence granted to ...................................................................................... 1, 93

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND MUSEUMSSJR 3, Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for thepreservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing thelegislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items ofhistorical value and contributions to purchase such items. ...................................... 151

HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIESSB 30, Relating to the jurisdiction of certain home-rule municipalities on a barrierisland in the Gulf of Mexico. ...................................................................................... 148

HOMESTEADSSB 13, Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish forpurposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a lower limit on increases in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit. ................................... 147SB 31, Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption fromad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for anadjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may beimposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflectthe increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates,and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. ............ 148SJR 4, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of apolitical subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the politicalsubdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. ................... 151SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151

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HOMESTEADS –– (Continued)SJR 8, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 152SJR 11, Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of$1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed formaintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school districtis not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homesteadexemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, andreducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for thosepurposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increasedexemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates. ............ 152

HORSE RACINGSB 34, Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, tothe operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of theTexas Lottery Commission; providing penalties. ....................................................... 149

HOTELS AND MOTELSSB 29, Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancytax. .................................................................................................................................. 148

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHCR 17, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three daysduring the period beginning on Thursday, August 11, 2005, and ending on Tuesday,August 16, 2005. ........................................................................................................... 167Notified Senate that House ready to adjourn sine die ............................................. 128

HUMAN CLONINGSB 28, Relating to the use of certain human cells and tissue; providing penalties......................................................................................................................................... 148

INSURANCE –– LIFE AND ANNUITIESSB 27, Relating to the sale of life insurance to military personnel; providing anadministrative penalty. .................................................................................................. 148

INVOCATIONSEstes, Senator Craig, Wichita Falls ............................................................................... 77Hall, The Reverend Dr. Sidney G., Trinity United Methodist Church, Austin ........ 9Lucio, Senator Eddie, Jr., Brownsville ........................................................................ 127Magness, The Reverend Al, Anderson Mill Baptist Church, Austin ........................ 21Risher, The Reverend Sharon, Central Presbyterian Church, Austin .......................... 1

JANEK, SENATOR KYLEAmendments offered ....................................................................................................... 70Co-author motion in writing ................................................................................... 13, 29House amendment(s), motion to concur ............................................................ 100, 115Introduction(s) ................................................................................................................. 94Postpone consideration, motion to .............................................................................. 115Remarks ....................................................................................... 100, 101, 102, 103, 117Table, called from the ............................................................................................ 94, 109Vote(s) recorded ............................................................................................................... 86

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JUDICIAL DISTRICTSSB 6, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 145

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXASSB 6, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 145HB 11, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 165

LEGISLATURESJR 3, Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for thepreservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing thelegislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items ofhistorical value and contributions to purchase such items. ...................................... 151SJR 4, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of apolitical subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the politicalsubdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. ................... 151HCR 17, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three daysduring the period beginning on Thursday, August 11, 2005, and ending on Tuesday,August 16, 2005. ........................................................................................................... 167

LICENSING AND REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFSB 20, Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programsby the Texas Department of Regulation. ................................................................... 147

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DAVID DEWHURSTAdjourned sine die in memory of, declared 79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session........................................................................................................................................ 129

At Ease, declared Senate ......................................................................................... 17, 88Birthday greetings extended to .................................................................................... 125Called Senate to order in Special Session ...................................................................... 1Oath of Office administered by ............................................................................. 5, 121

LINDSAY, SENATOR JONAmendments offered ....................................................................................................... 72Announced "Present" .................................................................................................... 127Leave of absence granted to ......................................................................................... 107Remarks ................................................................................................................. 102, 103Remarks, motion to reduce to writing ........................................................................ 102Vote(s) recorded ............................................................................................................... 68

LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXASSB 34, Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, tothe operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of theTexas Lottery Commission; providing penalties. ....................................................... 149

LUCIO, SENATOR EDDIE, JR.Amendments, motion to table ........................................................................................ 66Amendments offered ....................................................... 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 64, 66Amendments withdrawn .......................................................................................... 39, 67Birthday greetings extended by ................................................................................... 125

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LUCIO, SENATOR EDDIE, JR. –– (Continued)Permission to allow committee(s) to meet, motion to grant ...................................... 16President Pro Tempore Ad Interim nominated by .................................................... 121President Pro Tempore nominated by ............................................................................ 5Remarks ................................................................................................................... 79, 100Remarks, motion to reduce to writing ................................................................. 78, 100

MADLA, SENATOR FRANKAnnounced "Present" ...................................................................................................... 93Called Senate to order .................................................................................................... 15Co-author motion in writing .......................................................................................... 29Leave of absence granted to .................................................................................... 31, 77Oath of Office administered to .............................................................................. 5, 121President Pro Tempore, elected ....................................................................................... 5President Pro Tempore Ad Interim, elected ............................................................... 121

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITYSB 16, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructureand campus renovations at Midwestern State University. ....................................... 147

MILITARY AND VETERANSSB 27, Relating to the sale of life insurance to military personnel; providing anadministrative penalty. .................................................................................................. 148HCR 15, Urging the 109th Congress to honor veterans' tremendous sacrifice for thiscountry by supporting the American Veterans Home Ownership Act of 2005. ... 167

MINORS –– HEALTH AND SAFETYSB 21, Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creationof the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee. ............. 147

MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTSSB 35, Relating to the creation of municipal management districts by certain smallmunicipalities; providing authority to impose an assessment or sales and use tax, andto issue bonds. .............................................................................................................. 149

NATIVE AMERICANSSB 34, Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, tothe operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of theTexas Lottery Commission; providing penalties. ....................................................... 149

NELSON, SENATOR JANECo-author:

SB 7 .......................................................................................................................... 13Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................... 93

OGDEN, SENATOR STEVEChair, in the ................................................................................................................... 115Introduction(s) ............................................................................................................... 103Permission to allow committee(s) to meet, motion to grant ...................................... 26Point of order ruling ..................................................................................................... 115Posting rule(s), motion to suspend ............................................................................... 26Senate rule(s), motion to suspend ................................................................................. 83

PARKS AND WILDLIFE –– PARKSSB 11, Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the CountyPark Beautification and Improvement Program. ......................................................... 146

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PHYSICIANS OF THE DAYConner, Dr. Barbara, Hallettsville ................................................................................ 107Guttuso, Dr. Paul, Sugar Land ...................................................................................... 94McMurry, Dr. Ron, Jasper ............................................................................................ 31Nuckols, Dr. Beverly, New Braunfels ........................................................................... 21

PICKLE PARKWAYSB 32, Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 130 in Williamson,Travis, Caldwell, and Guadalupe Counties as the Pickle Parkway. ........................ 149

POINTS OF ORDERSB 7

Raised ..................................................................................................................... 115Ruling ...................................................................................................................... 115

POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONSSJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORESenator Madla elected for 79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session ................................. 5Senator Madla elected for 79th Legislature Ad Interim ............................................ 121

PROPERTY INTERESTS –– EMINENT DOMAINSB 7, Relating to limits on the use of the power of eminent domain. ................. 145SB 26, Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain. ............................... 148SB 41, Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain. ........................ 150SJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151

PROPERTY INTERESTS –– HOMESTEADSB 13, Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish forpurposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a lower limit on increases in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit. ................................... 147SB 31, Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption fromad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for anadjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may beimposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflectthe increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates,and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. ............ 148SJR 4, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of apolitical subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the politicalsubdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. ................... 151SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151

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PROPERTY INTERESTS –– HOMESTEAD –– (Continued)SJR 8, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 152

PROPERTY INTERESTS –– PERSONAL PROPERTYSB 7, Relating to limits on the use of the power of eminent domain. ................. 145

PROPERTY INTERESTS –– REAL PROPERTYSB 14, Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain informationin certain residential construction transactions. ......................................................... 147

PURCHASINGSB 15, Relating to contracting and ethics issues of governmental entities; providinga civil penalty. ............................................................................................................... 147

RESOLUTIONS –– ADJOURNMENTHCR 17, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three daysduring the period beginning on Thursday, August 11, 2005, and ending on Tuesday,August 16, 2005. ........................................................................................................... 167

RESOLUTIONS –– CONGRATULATORY AND HONORARYSR 2, Commending Bob Lee for promoting racial harmony through his artwork......................................................................................................................................... 153

SR 3, Recognizing Hugo de la Cruz of the Rio Grande Valley on the occasion ofhis 38th anniversary with Univision Radio. .............................................................. 153SR 4, Commending The Jason Foundation, Incorporated, for its work in the fieldof youth suicide prevention. ........................................................................................ 153SR 5, Recognizing the groundbreaking ceremony for Trenton Crossroads Plaza inEdinburg. ........................................................................................................................ 153SR 7, Recognizing Bessie Coleman Day in Arlington, paying tribute to the firstAfrican American female aviator. ................................................................................ 153SR 9, Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Medicaid program. ....................... 153SR 10, Commending the citizens of Starr County for their contributions to our state......................................................................................................................................... 153

SR 13, Recognizing William Ruiz, Jr., of El Paso on the occasion of his retirement......................................................................................................................................... 154

SR 14, Commending LeDaniel E. Bradshaw for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout......................................................................................................................................... 154

SR 15, Commending Edward K. Evans for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. ... 154SR 16, Commending Steven T. Mitchell for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout......................................................................................................................................... 154

SR 17, Commending Jocelyn Levi Straus of San Antonio for receiving the 2005 LauraBush Service and Education Award. ........................................................................... 154SR 18, Recognizing Dolores Briones for her service to the citizens of El Paso andEl Paso County. ............................................................................................................ 154SR 19, Recognizing Saint Mary of the Purification Montessori School in Houstonon the occasion of its Founders Day celebration. .................................................... 154SR 20, Recognizing the members of the class of 1955 of Phillis Wheatley HighSchool in Houston on the occasion of their reunion. ............................................... 154SR 21, Congratulating Sandra and Ernesto Chavarria on the occasion of their 27thwedding anniversary. ..................................................................................................... 154

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RESOLUTIONS –– CONGRATULATORY AND HONORARY –– (Continued)SR 22, Recognizing the members of the Houston Chapter of the Crockett ColoredHigh/Ralph J. Bunche Alumni, Ex-Students, and Teachers Association on the occasionof their 2005 reunion. ................................................................................................... 154SR 27, Congratulating recording artist KEM on the release of his second album......................................................................................................................................... 155

SR 28, Recognizing New Creation Christian Fellowship in Windcrest on the occasionof its 20th anniversary. ................................................................................................ 155SR 29, Congratulating Raymond Earl and Mary Louise McKinney on the occasionof their 50th wedding anniversary. ............................................................................. 155SR 30, Recognizing Marvis L. Jackson on the occasion of his retirement. .......... 155SR 31, Recognizing Garden of Glory Community Church in Houston on theoccasion of its Community Block Party. ................................................................... 155SR 32, Recognizing Cherie Bridges and Harold William Patrick on the occasion oftheir marriage. ................................................................................................................ 155SR 33, Commending Jodi Colleen Ingersoll of the occasion of her graduation fromTexas Tech University. ................................................................................................ 155SR 35, Commending Walter Sloan for his service to his neighborhood association......................................................................................................................................... 155

SR 36, Commending Joel Glenn Paulk, Jr., of Houston for achieving the rank ofEagle Scout. .................................................................................................................... 156SR 43, Recognizing San Gabriel Christian Church in Milam County on the occasionof its 151st anniversary. .............................................................................................. 156SR 44, Recognizing Edward A. Corral on the occasion of his retirement. ........... 156SR 46, Recognizing IKEA on the occasion of its grand opening in Frisco. ......... 156SR 48, Congratulating Sam Sparks for his selection for the Distinguished CitizenAward by the Boy Scouts of America. ..................................................................... 156SR 49, Commending Arturo Q. Duran for his service to Texas and the UnitedStates. ............................................................................................................................. 156SR 50, Recognizing Lakewood Church in Houston on the occasion of the grandopening of its new facility. ......................................................................................... 157SR 51, Recognizing the Corpus Christi Complex of Lyondell Chemical Company'sEquistar Chemicals, Limited Partnership, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary......................................................................................................................................... 157

SR 52, Congratulating Jessica Ruiz for being crowned Queen Citrianna the 68th......................................................................................................................................... 157

SR 54, Congratulating Corpus Christi for being named the "Birdiest" City in Americafor 2005. ........................................................................................................................ 157SR 55, Congratulating Cayetano E. Barrera of McAllen for being selected as theTexas Family Physician of the Year by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians......................................................................................................................................... 157

SR 58, Commending Wesley Edward Thomas of Houston for achieving the rank ofEagle Scout. .................................................................................................................... 157SR 59, Recognizing Marvis L. Jackson on the occasion of his retirement. .......... 157SR 60, Congratulating Jenny Preston of the Allen Independent School District forher selection as the Region 10 Superintendent of the Year for 2005. .................... 157SR 61, Recognizing Alan Birkelbach of Plano for being named the 2005 Texas PoetLaureate. ......................................................................................................................... 157SR 63, Commending Dexter Utley for his service to his community. .................. 158SR 64, Recognizing William Bun "Bunny" Agan of Mount Pleasant on the occasionof his 70th birthday. .................................................................................................... 158

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RESOLUTIONS –– CONGRATULATORY AND HONORARY –– (Continued)SR 65, Commending the soldiers of the 507th Medical Company (Air Ambulance)of the United States Army for their service in behalf of our fighting forces. ..... 158SR 66, Recognizing the First National Bank of Baird for 120 years of service tocitizens of Baird, Abilene, and the Big Country. ..................................................... 158SR 67, Recognizing William F. Looke on the occasion of his retirement. ............ 158SR 71, Recognizing Carlton Hackett on the occasion of his retirement. ............... 158SR 72, Recognizing Margie Lopez Ayala on the occasion of her retirement. ...... 158SR 73, Recognizing Delta Chemical Services, Incorporated, for being named the DeerPark Chamber of Commerce 2005 Industry of the Year. ........................................ 158SR 74, Commending Matthew Benjamin Labbé for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout......................................................................................................................................... 158

SR 75, Commending Mitchell W. Davison for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout......................................................................................................................................... 159

SR 76, Commending Steven Cole Powell of Houston for achieving the rank of EagleScout. .............................................................................................................................. 159SR 77, Commending Patrick Joseph Cunningham of Houston for achieving the rankof Eagle Scout. ............................................................................................................... 159SR 78, Commending Bernita Tyler of Mansfield for her service to the young peopleof her community. ........................................................................................................ 159SR 80, Commending Leonard N. Barksdale for 11 years of service to Fifth WardMissionary Baptist Church in Houston. .................................................................... 159SR 81, Commending the Islamic Society of Greater Houston for its service to theMuslim community. ...................................................................................................... 159SR 82, Recognizing Cissy Closson on the occasion of her retirement. ................. 159SR 83, Recognizing Judy Towns Strawmyer on the occasion of her retirement......................................................................................................................................... 159

SR 87, Recognizing Ruben Davis on the occasion of his 50th birthday. ............. 160SR 92, Recognizing the Chinese Community Center in Houston on the occasion ofits grand opening. .......................................................................................................... 160SR 93, Recognizing Innocent Onyenaucheya on the occasion of his retirement......................................................................................................................................... 160

SR 94, Commending Matthew McKay Stephens of Houston for achieving the rankof Eagle Scout. ............................................................................................................... 160SR 97, Commending Nathan Monroe Weldon for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout......................................................................................................................................... 160

SR 98, Congratulating Julie Marie Anderson and Leon James Srubar, Jr., on theoccasion of their marriage. ............................................................................................ 160SR 99, Commending Thomas Allen "Tad" Duncan of Houston for achieving the rankof Eagle Scout. ............................................................................................................... 160SR 100, Commending Stephen Rohrer for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. ..... 161SR 101, Commending Andrew Rohrer for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. ..... 161SR 102, Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Odd Fellow and RebekahRetirement Center in Ennis. ......................................................................................... 161SR 104, Commending Rockwall County Young Republicans for its achievements......................................................................................................................................... 161

SR 105, Commending Cameron and Willacy Counties Community Projects,Incorporated, for its achievements. ............................................................................. 161SR 106, Recognizing Stephen Thomas Rosales on the occasion of his retirement fromthe Texas Senate. .......................................................................................................... 161SR 107, Recognizing Joan Light on the occasion of her retirement. ...................... 161

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RESOLUTIONS –– CONGRATULATORY AND HONORARY –– (Continued)SR 108, Recognizing Winifred Sophie Kuehl Russell on the occasion of her 100thbirthday. ......................................................................................................................... 161SR 110, Recognizing Mrs. Pearl Day of Houston on the occasion of her 109thbirthday. ......................................................................................................................... 161SR 112, Congratulating the Liberty Ponytails softball team of Liberty for winninga state championship. ................................................................................................... 161SR 113, Recognizing Peggy and Charles Mason of New Caney on the occasion oftheir 50th wedding anniversary. .................................................................................. 162SR 114, Recognizing Jonathan Curran and Kathleen Chase of Boston, Massachusetts,on the occasion of their marriage. ............................................................................... 162SR 116, Recognizing Charlie M. Yates on the occasion of his retirement. .......... 162SR 117, Recognizing Dempsey and Kay Carter of Conroe and their daughters fortheir efforts in behalf of Texas agriculture. ................................................................ 162SR 118, Recognizing the Mesquite Republican Women's Club on the occasion of its30th anniversary. ........................................................................................................... 162SR 119, Recognizing Thomas Ehlers and Allison Becker on the occasion of theirmarriage. ......................................................................................................................... 162SR 121, Recognizing Glen I. Bounds on the occasion of his retirement. ............. 162SR 122, Recognizing Arturo R. Gonzalez, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement......................................................................................................................................... 162

SR 123, Recognizing the Bryan Independent School District on the occasion of its125th anniversary. ......................................................................................................... 162SR 124, Recognizing William Ruiz, Jr., of El Paso on the occasion of his retirement......................................................................................................................................... 162

SR 126, Recognizing Allen R. Sullivan on the occasion of his retirement. ........... 163SR 129, Commending the National Christian Singles' Seminar for its efforts in behalfof Christian single people. ........................................................................................... 163SR 130, Recognizing Sybil Haydel Morial on the occasion of her retirement. .... 163SR 131, Congratulating Heather Lee and Gabriel Garland Haney of Tulsa, Oklahoma,on the birth of their daughter, Sahara Snow Haney. ................................................ 163HCR 12, Honoring U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel A. Bentley Nettles of CollegeStation for his service to his country. ....................................................................... 167HCR 14, Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his seventh consecutive Tour de Francevictory and honoring him on his remarkable career in professional cycling. ......... 167HCR 16, Commending Dereck Hatley of Sulphur Springs for his heroic actionsduring a vicious dog attack on July 16, 2005. .......................................................... 167HCR 18, Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Tyler State Park. ................... 167HCR 19, Commemorating the 85th anniversary of the ratification of the 19thAmendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. ............. 167HCR 22, Commending Tarrant County for its participation in National AdoptionDay. ................................................................................................................................ 168

RESOLUTIONS –– CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTSSJR 3, Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for thepreservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing thelegislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items ofhistorical value and contributions to purchase such items. ...................................... 151SJR 4, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of apolitical subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the politicalsubdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. ................... 151

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RESOLUTIONS –– CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS –– (Continued)SJR 5, Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a politicalsubdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economicdevelopment or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals. ................ 151SJR 6, Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistanceto economically distressed areas. ................................................................................. 151SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151SJR 8, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 152SJR 9, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewideproperty tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes formaintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax foreducational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district. .......................... 152SJR 10, Proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 24, Article VIII, TexasConstitution, clarifying that a tax imposed on a business entity other than a soleproprietorship is not a personal income tax. ............................................................. 152SJR 11, Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of$1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed formaintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school districtis not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homesteadexemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, andreducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for thosepurposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increasedexemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates. ............ 152

RESOLUTIONS –– LEGISLATIVE POLICYSR 6, Expressing the Texas Senate's recognition that Fastrill Reservoir is a valuablecomponent of the State of Texas' water conservation plan. .................................... 153HCR 15, Urging the 109th Congress to honor veterans' tremendous sacrifice for thiscountry by supporting the American Veterans Home Ownership Act of 2005. ... 167

RESOLUTIONS –– MEMORIALSR 8, In memory of Tom McRae of Granbury. ...................................................... 153SR 11, In memory of the life of Henry F. Molina. ................................................ 153SR 12, In memory of Charles Ramos of San Antonio. ........................................... 154SR 24, In memory of Margaret M. Clark of Brownsville. ..................................... 155SR 25, In memory of Anita Aleman of McAllen. ................................................... 155SR 26, In memory of Jessie Payne Barbee of Dallas. ............................................ 155SR 34, In memory of John E. Cook of the Rio Grande Valley. ........................... 155SR 37, In memory of Richard Henry Carnahan of San Antonio. .......................... 156SR 38, In memory of Alvin Rees of San Antonio. ................................................. 156SR 39, In memory of George Herman Wenglein of San Antonio. ......................... 156SR 40, In memory of Bond Davis of San Antonio. ................................................ 156

187SENATE JOURNAL — 2ND CALLED SESSION

RESOLUTIONS –– MEMORIAL –– (Continued)SR 41, In memory of Bernard "Sugie" Sugarman of San Antonio. ........................ 156SR 42, In memory of Vaughan Benjamin Meyer of San Antonio. ........................ 156SR 45, In memory of Michelle Miller Rozzell of Houston. .................................. 156SR 47, In memory of James Jay Kaster V of Austin and El Paso. ..................... 156SR 53, In memory of Baskell L. Gray of McAllen and Sharyland. ...................... 157SR 56, In memory of Simon Alva, Jr., of San Antonio. ........................................ 157SR 57, In memory of Bill R. Lafferty of San Antonio. ......................................... 157SR 62, In memory of James Randall McElroy of Austin. ..................................... 158SR 68, In memory of Alfonso Gallegos of Brownsville. ........................................ 158SR 69, In memory of David Valdez Reyna. ............................................................. 158SR 70, In memory of William F. Anderson of Austin. .......................................... 158SR 79, In memory of Charles Ray Barden of Austin. ............................................ 159SR 84, In memory of Teodocio G. Hernandez of San Antonio. ........................... 159SR 85, In memory of Frank Tom Blanda of San Antonio. .................................... 159SR 86, In memory of Consuelo R. Flores Pacheco of San Antonio. .................... 159SR 88, In memory of Sara Jane Whiteman "Sally" Sonneland of Boerne. ............ 160SR 89, In memory of William E. "Gene" Sharp of San Antonio. ......................... 160SR 90, In memory of Tom H. Davis III of Austin. ............................................... 160SR 95, In memory of the life of Raymond Losano. ............................................... 160SR 96, In memory of Jamie Lee Davis of Austin. .................................................. 160SR 103, In memory of Robert L. Middleton. .......................................................... 161SR 109, In memory of John R Shaw of San Antonio. ........................................... 161SR 111, In memory of Wallace Lee Luthy of Kingwood. ...................................... 161SR 115, In memory of Sally Ann Kelso of Austin. ............................................... 162SR 125, In memory of Josefina F. Gonzalez of Laredo. ........................................ 163SR 127, In memory of James William Tankard, Jr., of Austin. ............................ 163SR 128, In memory of Rosario Carrizo of Corpus Christi. ................................... 163SR 132, In memory of Alberto Acevedo, Sr., of San Antonio. ............................. 163SR 133, In memory of Refugio "Cuquita" Wilton Luna of San Antonio. ............ 163SR 134, In memory of Pete E. Santoy. .................................................................... 163SR 135, In memory of Thomas Neal of San Antonio. ........................................... 163SR 136, In memory of Edmond D. Karam of San Antonio. .................................. 163SR 137, In memory of Rowena McNeel Dillon of San Antonio. .......................... 163SR 138, In memory of Hubert "Mac" McVea of San Antonio. ............................ 164SR 139, In memory of Geraldine E. Urso. ............................................................... 164HCR 13, In memory of Ernesto Sotelo Gallego of Alpine. .................................... 167HCR 20, In memory of Charles Eugene Thielman of Paris. ................................... 168HCR 21, In memory of John L. Starks of Paris. .................................................... 168HCR 23, In memory of David Edward Brooks of Paris. ........................................ 168

RESOLUTIONS –– MEMORIALIZING CONGRESSHCR 15, Urging the 109th Congress to honor veterans' tremendous sacrifice for thiscountry by supporting the American Veterans Home Ownership Act of 2005. ... 167

RESOLUTIONS –– OFFICIAL DESIGNATIONSSR 91, Proclaiming September 2, 2005, World War II Veterans Day in Mineral Wells......................................................................................................................................... 160

RESOLUTIONS –– WELCOMINGSR 23, Welcoming the citizens of Gibraltar who are visiting Texas and the City ofAustin. ............................................................................................................................ 154

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RETIREMENT SYSTEMS –– JUDICIALSB 6, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 145HB 11, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 165

SALARIES AND EXPENSESSB 6, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 145SB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146SB 37, Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of publicschools, health care compensation supplementation for public school employees, andto appropriations for public school textbooks. ......................................................... 149HB 11, Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirementbenefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; makingan appropriation. ........................................................................................................... 165

SCHOOL CLOTHES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIESSB 39, Relating to exemptions from the sales tax. .................................................. 149

SELIGER, SENATOR KELAmendments offered ............................................................................ 35, 40, 68, 73, 74Amendments withdrawn ................................................................................... 35, 40, 73Announced "Present" .................................................................................................... 107Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................... 93Recess, motion to .................................................................................................... 14, 91Vote(s) recorded ............................................................................................................... 68

SENATE OF TEXASSR 120, Senate Caucus Report. .................................................................................. 162HCR 17, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three daysduring the period beginning on Thursday, August 11, 2005, and ending on Tuesday,August 16, 2005. ........................................................................................................... 167Adjourned in memory of:

Rozzell, Michelle Miller ......................................................................................... 19Adjourned sine die in memory of, 79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session:

Gonzalez, Josefina F. ............................................................................................ 129Long, James G. ...................................................................................................... 129Tankard, James William, Jr. .................................................................................. 129

Called to order in 79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session ............................................... 1Caucus Report ............................................................................................................... 117Notified that House ready to adjourn sine die .......................................................... 128President Pro Tempore Ad Interim elected ................................................................ 121President Pro Tempore elected ........................................................................................ 5Recessed in memory of:

Bruch, Lawrence A. "Larry" .................................................................................. 30Castleberry, Roger "Dale", Jr. ................................................................................ 30Davis, Tom H., III .................................................................................................. 27Gallegos, Alfonso .................................................................................................... 30

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SENATE OF TEXAS –– (Continued)Gill, Steven .............................................................................................................. 30Kaster, James Jay ................................................................................................... 12Luthy, Wallace L. .................................................................................................... 23Randolph, Miriam Ann ......................................................................................... 106Reyna, David Valdez .............................................................................................. 27

SHAPIRO, SENATOR FLORENCEAmendments, motion lost to table ................................................................................ 65Amendments, motion to table ............................................... 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42Announced "Present" .................................................................................................... 107Co-author motion in writing .......................................................................................... 94Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................... 93Posting rule(s), motion to suspend .......................................................................... 7, 22

SHAPLEIGH, SENATOR ELIOTAmendments offered ............................................................................ 35, 36, 73, 79, 83Amendments withdrawn ................................................................................................. 35Introduction(s) ................................................................................................................. 15Remarks .......................................................................................................................... 117Remarks, motion to reduce to writing ........................................................................ 117Vote(s) recorded ................................................................................................. 68, 86, 87

SIGNS AND SYMBOLSSB 22, Relating to highway signs for certain businesses related to agriculture. ... 148

SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND AUTHORITIESSB 19, Relating to residential property exemptions from assessments and impact feesin the Greater East End Management District. ......................................................... 147SB 35, Relating to the creation of municipal management districts by certain smallmunicipalities; providing authority to impose an assessment or sales and use tax, andto issue bonds. .............................................................................................................. 149

STAPLES, SENATOR TODDAmendments offered ......................................................................................... 32, 70, 72Amendments withdrawn ................................................................................................. 71Introduction(s) ................................................................................................................. 31Remarks .......................................................................................................................... 109Vote(s) recorded ........................................................................................... 68, 85, 86, 87

STATE FINANCES –– APPROPRIATIONSSB 24, Relating to appropriating money to support the operations and missions ofthe Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center–El Paso. .................................. 148SB 38, Relating to appropriations for textbooks. .................................................... 149

TAXATION –– AD VALOREMSB 13, Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish forpurposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a lower limit on increases in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit. ................................... 147SB 31, Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption fromad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for anadjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may beimposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflectthe increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates,and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. ............ 148

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TAXATION –– AD VALOREM –– (Continued)SB 33, Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxingunits. ............................................................................................................................... 149SJR 4, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of apolitical subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the politicalsubdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. ................... 151SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151SJR 8, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 152SJR 11, Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of$1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed formaintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school districtis not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homesteadexemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, andreducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for thosepurposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increasedexemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates. ............ 152

TAXATION –– ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESSB 42, Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes......................................................................................................................................... 150

TAXATION –– CIGARETTESB 42, Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes......................................................................................................................................... 150

TAXATION –– COUNTYSB 29, Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancytax. .................................................................................................................................. 148

TAXATION –– FRANCHISESB 42, Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes......................................................................................................................................... 150

TAXATION –– HOTEL OCCUPANCYSB 29, Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancytax. .................................................................................................................................. 148

TAXATION –– INCOMESJR 10, Proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 24, Article VIII, TexasConstitution, clarifying that a tax imposed on a business entity other than a soleproprietorship is not a personal income tax. ............................................................. 152

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TAXATION –– PROPERTY –– APPRAISALS AND APPRAISAL DISTRICTSSB 13, Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish forpurposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a lower limit on increases in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit. ................................... 147SJR 4, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of apolitical subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the politicalsubdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. ................... 151

TAXATION –– PROPERTY –– EXEMPTIONS(See also HOMESTEADS)SB 31, Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption fromad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for anadjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may beimposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflectthe increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates,and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. ............ 148SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151SJR 8, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 152

TAXATION –– PROPERTY –– TAX RATESB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146SB 13, Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish forpurposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a lower limit on increases in theappraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit. ................................... 147SB 33, Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxingunits. ............................................................................................................................... 149

TAXATION –– SALES AND USESB 35, Relating to the creation of municipal management districts by certain smallmunicipalities; providing authority to impose an assessment or sales and use tax, andto issue bonds. .............................................................................................................. 149SB 39, Relating to exemptions from the sales tax. .................................................. 149

TAXATION –– SCHOOL DISTRICTSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146SB 31, Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption fromad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for anadjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may beimposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflectthe increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates,and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. ............ 148

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TAXATION –– SCHOOL DISTRICT –– (Continued)SB 33, Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxingunits. ............................................................................................................................... 149SB 42, Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes......................................................................................................................................... 150

SJR 7, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 151SJR 8, Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes thatmay be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabledto reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valoremtax rates. ......................................................................................................................... 152SJR 9, Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewideproperty tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes formaintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax foreducational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district. .......................... 152SJR 11, Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of$1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed formaintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school districtis not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homesteadexemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, andreducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for thosepurposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increasedexemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates. ............ 152

TELECOMMUNICATIONSSB 5, Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry. ........... 145

TEXAS EDUCATION FUNDSB 8, Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposingcriminal penalties. .......................................................................................................... 146

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTERSB 24, Relating to appropriating money to support the operations and missions ofthe Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center–El Paso. ................................... 148

TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITYSB 17, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman'sUniversity. ...................................................................................................................... 147

TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEESB 21, Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creationof the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee. ............. 147

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXASSB 18, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University ofNorth Texas. .................................................................................................................. 147

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON, THESB 23, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University ofTexas at Arlington. ........................................................................................................ 148

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, THESB 25, Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University ofTexas at El Paso. .......................................................................................................... 148

UTILITIES –– TELECOMMUNICATIONSSB 5, Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry. ........... 145

VAN DE PUTTE, SENATOR LETICIABirthday greetings extended by ................................................................................... 104Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................... 31, 77, 107

VIDEO LOTTERYSB 34, Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, tothe operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of theTexas Lottery Commission; providing penalties. ....................................................... 149

WATER –– DEVELOPMENTSJR 6, Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistanceto economically distressed areas. ................................................................................. 151SR 6, Expressing the Texas Senate's recognition that Fastrill Reservoir is a valuablecomponent of the State of Texas' water conservation plan. .................................... 153

WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXASSJR 6, Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistanceto economically distressed areas. ................................................................................. 151

WENTWORTH, SENATOR JEFFAmendments offered ....................................................................................................... 82Co-author:

SB 32 ........................................................................................................................ 25Introduction(s) ................................................................................................................. 21Leave of absence granted to ........................................................................................... 10

WEST, SENATOR ROYCEAmendments offered ....................................................................................................... 32Announced "Present" ...................................................................................................... 15Leave of absence granted to .................................................................................... 10, 93Remarks ............................................................................................................................ 69Remarks, motion to reduce to writing .......................................................................... 68Vote(s) recorded ............................................................................................................... 68

WHITMIRE, SENATOR JOHNAdjourn, motion to .................................................................................................... 8, 76Adjourn sine die in memory of, motion to ............................................................... 128Birthday greetings extended to .................................................................................... 104Journal, motion to dispense with reading of ................................................... 9, 21, 77Leave of absence, motion to grant ............................ 1, 9, 10, 21, 22, 31, 77, 93, 107Recess, motion to ............................................................... 86, 104, 116, 117, 122, 126Recess in memory of, motion to .............................................................. 12, 22, 26, 30Remarks, motion to reduce to writing ........................................................................ 128Vote(s) recorded ............................................................................................................... 87

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WILLIAMS, SENATOR TOMMYAnnounced "Present" ............................................................................................. 25, 107Co-author:

SJR 4 ........................................................................................................................ 29Leave of absence granted to .................................................................................... 22, 93Remarks ................................................................................................................. 108, 109Remarks, motion to reduce to writing ........................................................................ 108

ZAFFIRINI, SENATOR JUDITHIntroduction(s) .......................................................................................................... 11, 16Remarks .......................................................................................................................... 101Remarks, motion to reduce to writing ........................................................................ 101