LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, the Senate will come to order and the secretary will call the role.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Madam Secretary. Members, a quorum is present. Would all those on the floor please rise and in the gallery please rise for the invocation this morning to be delivered by Rabbi Aliazir Langer of the Congregation (inaudible) Israel of Austin.

PASTOR: Scripture teaches when there's no plan the city falls. However salvation may be found much counsel. (Inaudible) Mayan Heavenly Father, we are today at an unprecedented time in history. We are still numb and in shock from the devastation and cruel loss of life from natural disasters and unnatural brutal terrorism. The challenge as temporal leaders at a time of shrinking budgets and increasing needs to equitably allocate our limited resources for the greatest good. You, our officials, must make agonizing choices that are hard and, yes, at times even painful. We yearn, oh, God, for Your hand to show us the way as You once showed the children of Israel the way through the Red Sea and the wilderness to the Promised Land. We are fallible creatures. We all have our good sides and our bad, our nobler and our basic instincts. Lord, grant our elected leaders the wisdom to avoid their noble lust and most selfless instinct as they counsel together to consider the plan for the future of our great state. Let them be ever conscious that they as leaders are responsible not only to the voters but also to You (speaking Jewish). Heavenly Father, as the (inaudible) said so long ago, if the Lord does not build the house and dained its laborers ors laboring in it, the Lord does not protect the city. All the efforts to protect it will be in vain. Heavenly Father, bless and shed your spirit on the counsels of our leaders, inspire them to act with wisdom and compassion, bless their efforts with moral success and grant us all that the decisions on the great issues discussed in this Aguste chamber will result in the Texas citizens will enjoy peace, prosperity, safety and mutual respect thereby deserving Your continued blessing. Amen.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Amen. Thank you, Rabbi. Please be seated. Thank you so much. We appreciate that. Thank you for being with us. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Members, the Chair will hear excuses for absent members. Senator Whitmore moves to excuse Senator Van de Putte on matters of important business. Is there objection from any member? Chair hearing no objection from any member. So ordered. Senator Whitmire moves to dispense with the reading of yesterday's journal. Is there any objection from any member? Chair hears no objection, so ordered. The following messenger from the governor. The secretary will read the message.

PATSY SPAW: To the Senate of the 82nd Legislature Regular Session. I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointment. To be members of the Commission on Jail Standards: Allen B. Cane, Carthridge; Stanley Egger, Tuscola; Michael M. Feel, Houston. To be members of the Texas State University Board of Regents: Hymey R. Garza, San Antonio; Maria Losano Salazar, Austin; Donna M. Williams, Arlington. Respectfully submitted, Rick Perry, governor of Texas. To nominations.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Senator Nichols. The chair recognizes Senator Nichols to introduce the doctor for the day.

SENATOR NICHOLS: Mr. President, members, I would like to introduce Dr. Ron McMurray who served as our doctor of the day. He is currently in private practice in Gaspard, Texas. He is director for the Southeast Texas Chapter on the Texas Academy Family Physician Board of Directors. He is the past chairman of the Primary Care Adviser Reimbursement Committee for the Texas Department of Health, and he is a retired major in the Texas Army National Guard. Please join me in thanking and welcoming Dr. Mcmurray to the floor today.

SENATOR OGDEN: Members, if there's no objection, I'd like to postpone the reading and referral of bills until the end of today's session. Is there objection? The Chair hears none, the reading and referral is postponed. Chair recognizes Senator Estes for an introduction.

SENATOR ESTES: Thank you, Mr. President and members. I'm pleased to have a group of wonderful people here today from Parker County in the gallery. Parker County was established in 1855 when Isaac Parker brought 243 settlers to the area. The economy grew aided by construction of three railroads and today it benefits from a diverse market centered around commercial activity and ag business. This includes local farms and ranches, raising beef cattle, dairy cows, and horses. Local farms also produce pecans and of course the delicious peaches for which Parker County is internationally famous. Members, today, help me welcome those great leaders from Parker County that are in our Senate gallery. Please stand up, Parker County. Thank you, Mr. President.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Wentworth. Chair lays out the following resolution. The secretary will read the resolution by Wentworth.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 537 commending Ray Benson on being named the 2011 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference. By Wentworth.

SENATOR OGDEN: Chair recognizes Senator Wentworth on the resolution.

SENATOR WENTWORTH: Mr. President and members, each year the Texas Legislative Conference recognizes an individual who they believe embodies the Texas spirit. This year is the 45th Annual Legislative Conference, and on the recommendation of the late Edwin Temple, we're recognizing one of my constituents, Ray Benson, as the 2011 Texan of the Year. Although originally from Philadelphia, Mr. Benson has been a fixture of the Austin music scene since a suggestion from Willy Nelson landed him here in the early 70s. While he's perhaps most well known for founding Asleep at the Wheel, a band that has sold more than 25 albums and nine Grammy awards, Mr. Benson's myriad of accomplishments include helping create the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and the Sims Foundation. Organizations that provide services for aging, rhythm and blues artists and Austin musicians respectively. He's a board member of the St. David's Community Health Alliance and serves as a trustee for the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He's also a junior member of the U.S. Secret Service and was recently announced the recipient of the Texas Medal of Arts. In being named Texan of the Year, Mr. Benson joins the likes of Barbara Jordan, Lady Byrd Johnson, both George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, T. Boon Pickins and Whitaker. With Mr. Benson today is Bob Grey, the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce affairs committee Chair; Julian Road, a member of the Legislative Conferences arrangements committee and Michelle Vias. We also have with us in the gallery several integral conference officials including Chair Sarah Tayes, Fred Aus and Joe Larry Wynne. If they'd stand and be recognized as well. In the north -- yes, in the north gallery. Please join me in welcoming these special Texans to the Senate floor. Mr. President, I move adoption of Senate Resolution 537.

SENATOR OGDEN: Is there objection to the adoption of the resolution? The Chair hears none, Resolution 537 is adopted.

SENATOR WENTWORTH: Thank you, Mr. President.

SENATOR OGDEN: The Chair recognizes Senator Zaffirini for an introduction.

SENATOR ZAFFIRINI: Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President and members, it is my pleasure to welcome a group of students, parents, educators and administrators from Harmony Science Academy in Laredo, a college preparatory charter school. Harmony Science Academy places a strong emphasis on math, science and computer applications serving grades pre-K through 12th. The school achieved outstanding passing rates in all subjects on the 2009-2010 TAKS test. As Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee and State Senator for Laredo, I'm delighted to welcome the group in the north gallery. They're escorted by their principle Maron Tunka (phonetic). It's my pleasure to invite them to stand and be recognized. And welcome to the Texas Senate. Mr. President and members, on a totally unrelated note, it also is my pleasure to welcome a group of committed advocates to the Texas Capitol. They represent a partnership between a national property management company, ASOCIA and Focus Driven. They're visiting legislators today to encourage passage of legislation banning texting while driving which claimed more than 16,000 lives during a five-year period this decade. They are in the west gallery today, and they include Jennifer Smith, president and founder of Focus Driven. Jennifer's mother Laura Coil (phonetic) was killed in an accident caused by distracted driving. She is an eloquent and ardent advocate for safety on Texas roadways. Please rise as a group and be welcomed to the Texas Senate as we thank you for your good work in advocacy. Members, many of them are your constituents, and they will be visiting your office this afternoon. Thank you.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Chair recognizes Senator Hegar for an introduction.

SENATOR HEGAR: Thank you, Mr. President. I want to introduce a special group of constituents that have traveled here to the Capitol for Wharton County Day. Wharton County is full of fine leaders including some elected officials that are here with us today. The Wharton County Judge Phillip Spinrat (phonetic), the district court judge Randy Clapp (phonetic), East Bernard Mayor Buck Fletcher, El Campo mayor Richard Young, the Wharton mayor Domingo Moltalvo as well as the mayor pro tem Don Muler. We have the county commissioners -- all three of the county commissioners Debtly, Miller and King here. The county treasurer Ms. Arthurton as well as the vice president of Coastal Bend Brown Water Conversation District as well as the chairpersons of the El Campo Memorial Hospital Board and Wharton ISD school board president. If y'all would please join, rise in the gallery here, I want to thank you y'all for being here today with a fine group of people. And welcome to your State Capitol.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Thank you, Senator Hegar. The Chair lays out the following resolution. The secretary read the resolution.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 515 commending the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. By Ogden.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Chair recognizes Senator Ogden on the resolution.

SENATOR OGDEN: Mr. Chairman, members, it's my honor to recognize the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University on its centennial 100th anniversary. Through the years the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has had numerous distinguished faculty members including Norman Borelog (phonetic), the 1971 Nobel Peace Prize Lariat, and it has grown from a single department to a college of 40 undergraduate degree programs and more than 50 graduate programs across 14 departments. The college awards approximately 1,200 masters degrees and 200 graduate degrees each year. And Texas A&M university graduates more students in agriculture related fields than any other school in the country. One of the other little known facts that I still think is true as to a few years ago is there's more women than men that are enrolled in the College of Agriculture at Texas A&M University. The college and school have come a long way. Members, please join me in commending the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M for its many contributions to the state and extend our best wishes on its centennial anniversary. And I'd ask those who are here from the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture, please stand. Members, would you thank them and welcome them to the Texas Senate.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Senator Ogden moves adoption of the resolution. Is there objection to the adoption of the resolution? Chair hears none, resolution is adopted. Thank you, Senator Ogden. Members, that concludes the morning call. Senator Rodriguez, you ready? Senator Rodriguez is recognized for a motion to suspend the regular order of business on SB832.

SENATOR RODRIGUEZ: Good morning, Mr. President. Mr. President and members, I move that we suspend the regular order of business and all necessary rules to take up and consider Senate Bill 832 at this time. Mr. Chairman and members, Senate Bill 832 is a local bill that amends current law relating to voter eligibility and registration in the El Paso County Water District Improvement No. 1. The district is a special purpose district with taxes paid only by those people who own irrigable land in the district and irrigable water. Currently the majority of voters within the irrigation district are nontaxpayers. Senate Bill 832 brings El Paso's Water Improvement District in line with the majority of other irrigation districts in Texas. This bill only affects El Paso and allows only the district's taxpayers to vote in the election of the district's board members. Senate Bill 832 reserves voting rights in the districts to persons who are 18 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen, hold Title II or title to an irrigable land within the boundaries of the district and receive and use irrigation water delivered to the district's canal system. Mr. President, members, I move passage of Senate Bill 832 to engrossment.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Senator Rodriguez moves suspension of the regular order of business to take up and consider SB832. Is there objection? Hearing none, rules are suspended. Chair lays out on second reading SB832. Secretary, read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 832 relating to voter eligible and registration in El Paso Water Improvement County District No. 1.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Senator Rodriguez is recognized for a motion.

SENATOR RODRIGUEZ: Mr. President, members, I move passage of Senate Bill 832 to engrossment.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Senator Rodriguez now moves passage to engrossment. Is there objection? Hearing none, SB832 is passed to engrossment. Senator Rodriguez is recognized for a motion to suspend the constitutional three day rule.

SENATOR RODRIGUEZ: Mr. President, members, I move to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days so that the Senate can take up and consider Senate Bill 832 on third reading and final passage.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Secretary, call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

SENATOR ELTIFE: 29 ayes, one nay, the rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on third reading and final passage SB832. Secretary, read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 832 relating to voter eligibility and registration in El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Senator Rodriguez recognized for a motion.

SENATOR RODRIGUEZ: Thank you, Mr. President, members. I move final passage of SB832.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Senator Rodriguez now moves final passage of Senate Bill 832. Secretary, call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

SENATOR ELTIFE: 30 ayes, no nays. SB832 is finally passed. Congratulations.

SENATOR RODRIGUEZ: Thank you, Mr. President and members.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Seliger. Senator Seliger is recognized for a motion to suspend the regular order of business on committee substitute to Senate Bill 313.

SENATOR SELIGER: Thank you, Mr. President. I move to suspend the regular order of business to take up and consider the committee substitute to Senate Bill 313 which has to do with priority groundwater management areas and what this bill does is extends the current 25 year horizon for possible groundwater management area designation to 50 years. It allows for more comprehensive projections to occur across the state so that the so-called pigments may be designated where needed. Additionally, the 50 year priority groundwater management area planning horizon better corresponds to the current statewide planning process, in effect for the current statewide water plant. I move adoption -- or suspension.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Seliger moves suspension of the regular order of business to take up and consider committee substitute to Senate Bill 313. Is there objection? Hearing none, the rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on second reading committee substitute to Senate Bill 313. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Committee substitute to Senate Bill 313 relating to priority ground water management areas.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Seliger is recognized for a motion.

SENATOR SELIGER: Mr. President, I move passage to engrossment of the committee statute to Senate Bill 313.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Seliger moves passage to engrossment. Is there objection? Hearing none, committee substitute to Senate Bill 313 is passed to engrossment. Senator Seliger is recognized for a motion to suspend the constitutional three day rule.

SENATOR SELIGER: Mr. President, I move to suspend the constitutional three day rule on committee statute to Senate Bill 313.

SENATOR OGDEN: Secretary, will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

SENATOR OGDEN: There being 29 ayes and one nay, the constitutional three day rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on third reading and final passage committee substitute to Senate Bill 313. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Committee substitute to Senate Bill 313 relating to priority groundwater management areas.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Seliger is recognized for a motion.

SENATOR SELIGER: Mr. President, I move final passage of committee substitute to Senate Bill 313.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Seliger moves final passage of committee substitute to Senate Bill 313. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

SENATOR OGDEN: Being 30 ayes and no nays, the bill is finally passed. Congratulations.

SENATOR SELIGER: Thank you, Mr. President and members.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Huffman is recognized for a motion to suspend the regular order of business on Senate Bill 240.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, at this time I move to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 240. Senate Bill 240 is a refile of Senate Bill 616 from last session that passed unanimously out of committee and the full Senate. Senate Bill 240 will help address physician shortages in Texas by allowing qualified and experienced out-of-state doctors to obtain medical licenses to specifically serve in medically underserved areas for licensed physicians who have practiced in at least five years out of state. Senate Bill 240 waives the timeframe to pass the seven parts of the Texas medical exam and the limitation on the number of examination attempts. Senate Bill 240 authorizes the Texas Medical Board to authorize a process that would verify that a person meeting the requirements practices only in medically under served area or a health manpower shortage area. Members, this bill is another attempt to encourage physicians to come and live in our under served areas of the state in efforts to increase patient access for all patients. Mr. President, I move to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 240.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Huffman moves suspension of the regular order of business -- oh, Chair recognizes Senator Hinojosa for --

SENATOR HINOJOSA: To ask the author a question.

SENATOR OGDEN: You're recognized to ask a question.

SENATOR HINOJOSA: And I apologize, Senator Huffman, I was trying to read the analysis and I know we have had a shortage of doctors here in Texas and a while back we passed legislation to expedite the process for doctors to come into Texas. Again, my question is are we exempting doctors from other states from all examinations?

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Are we accepting them? I'm sorry.

SENATOR HINOJOSA: Are we exempting doctors from other states who come to Texas from medical exam?

SENATOR HUFFMAN: No, they're not exempted. They're just given an indefinite time to complete their licensing. So now it has to be done within seven years, with some exceptions, some exclusions to that. But now they're given an indefinite time to complete their licensing certification.

SENATOR HINOJOSA: This is not reciprocity, is it?

SENATOR HUFFMAN: It's not a what?

SENATOR HINOJOSA: Reciprocity.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: No, I don't believe so. That's not my understanding. It's really just an incentive to get doctors to go to these areas that are under served and those are going to be areas that there aren't enough primary care providers. They have high infant mortality, high poverty and/or a high elderly population. And, in fact, what's interesting there's only 21 counties in the state that aren't listed as wholly medically under served or partially medically under served. So I think if, you know, we ran a copy of all the different counties and I'd say every Senator in here has some areas in their district that are medically under served.

SENATOR HINOJOSA: Yeah thank you for your explanation.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Thank you.

SENATOR OGDEN: Chair recognizes Senator Deuell for a question.

SENATOR DEUELL: Thank you, Mr. President. Senator Huffman, I wanted to clarify some issues with the bill. First of all, the physicians in question will already be licensed in another state, is that --

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Yes. In fact, the out-of-state physician would qualify if they're licensed in a good standing in another state for at least five years. The license in the other state does not have any restrictions, disciplinary orders or probation. The person will practice in a medically under served area and is credentialed by a public hospital, a federal qualified health center or look alike or health care center primarily serving uninsured persons.

SENATOR DEUELL: Which licensing exam are you speaking of? There's a federal licensing exam, there's a juris -- Texas jurisprudence exam that they have to take, because there are health laws particular to Texas.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: I believe it would be the ones particular to Texas.

SENATOR DEUELL: Which would be the jurisprudence exams. When I came to Texas after my residency, there were two federal licensing examiners, National Board of Medical Examiners, then there was the federal licensing exam called Flex. And different states required different ones. I was licensed in under Flex by the states that I came from that I had taken Flex because I knew I eventually wanted to come to Texas and Texas required only the Flex. They have since then combined those exams. I had licenses in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, so I got my Texas license under reciprocity. Now, that's 25 years ago. The process was, they weren't vetting physicians like they do now because of other problems. But the point of this bill is to allow a -- I guess to give special consideration to streamline the process for physicians who are willing to go to an area that has a critical need for a physician.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Right. And I believe -- it's going to be physicians that are qualified in other states, and I guess we're seeking incentives to get physicians to move to areas of the state that, you know, may not be the top choice. Many of them probably want to go to the medical centers and metropolitan areas, but clearly we have a need throughout the state along the border, and in the rural areas where they're desperate for physicians.

SENATOR DEUELL: Now, after these physicians are in the state, they will still be fully vetted by the Texas Medical Board and subject to the same regulations, restrictions, qualifications as any other physician?

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Yes, that is correct.

SENATOR DEUELL: So essentially we're streamlining the process for physicians that will go to critical areas where there's a shortage for physicians.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Yes, sir, correct.

SENATOR DEUELL: Okay. Thank you.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Huffman moves suspension of the regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 240. Is there objection? Hearing none, the rules are suspended. Chair lays out on second reading Senate the bill 240. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate bill 240 relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Huffman is recognized for a motion.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Mr. President, I move passage of Senate Bill 240 to engrossment.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Huffman moves passage to engrossment of Senate Bill 240. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

SENATOR OGDEN: There being 29 ayes and one nay, the bill is passed to engrossment. Senator Huffman is recognized for a motion is suspend the constitutional three day rule. Secretary will -- Senator Huffman.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Mr. President, I move to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days.

SENATOR OGDEN: Secretary, call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

SENATOR OGDEN: There being 28 ayes and two nays, the constitutional three day rule is suspended. Chair lays out on third reading and final passage Senate Bill 240. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 240 relating to certain examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Huffman is recognized for a motion.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Mr. President, I move for final passage of Senate Bill 240.

SENATOR OGDEN: Secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

SENATOR OGDEN: Being 29 ayes and one nay, the bill is finally passed. Senator Eltife is recognized for a motion to suspend the regular order of business on committee substitute to Senate Bill 576.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Thank you, Mr. President and members. I move to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider committee substitute to Senate Bill 576. This legislation will improve mixed beverage tax collection and has a positive fiscal note of 25.8 million for the next biennium. This revenue gain to the state is accomplished by acquiring increased reporting by persons involved in the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages. The comptroller anticipates that voluntary compliance will increase but also the reporting will allow for better auditing procedures. Mr. President, members, I move to suspend the Senate's regular order of business.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, Senator Eltife moves to suspend the regular order of business. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member and the rule is suspended. Chair lays out on second reading committee substitute to Senate Bill 576. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Committee substitute to Senate Bill 576 relating to reports filed with the controller regarding certain alcoholic beverage sales.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Eltife for a motion.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Thank you, Mr. President, members. I move passage to engrossment of committee substitute to Senate Bill 576.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you heard the motion by Senator Eltife. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member, and committee substitute to Senate Bill 576 passes to engrossment. Do you like my new voice, Senator Eltife? It's amazing. Allergies in Austin are currently overrated. The Chair recognizes Senator Eltife for a motion to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days?

SENATOR ELTIFE: Thank you, Mr. President. I move to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you've heard the motion by Senator Eltife. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 29 ayes and one nay, the rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on third reading and final passage committee substitute to Senate Bill 576. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Committee substitute to Senate Bill 576 relating to reports filed with controller regarding certain alcoholic beverage sales.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Eltife for a motion.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Thank you, Mr. President. I move final passage of committee substitute to Senate Bill 576.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you heard the motion by Senator Eltife. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 30 ayes and no nays, a committee substitute to Senate Bill 576 is finally passed.

SENATOR ELTIFE: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, members.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair recognizes Senator Fraser for a motion to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 493.

SENATOR FRASER: Thank you, Mr. President, members. Federal law now requires truck drivers to take periodic rests. Most truck drivers idle their trucks to run the air conditioner and the heater. Until 2009 truck drivers have an exemption to idling regulation while on federally mandated rest time. Senate Bill 493 would allow trucks equipped with a 2008 or a newer engine that is EPA certified as a clean idle to idle in Texas. As another alternative to idling to trucks using the APU to power the air conditioner and heat without using the truck's primary engine, Senate Bill 493 would allow trucks to carry the additional 400-pound weight over the maximum weight allowed under state law for that APU unit. This bill is supported by the trucking industry and the environmental groups, and I do have an amendment. I would now move to suspend the regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 493.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Fraser, good bill. Members, you heard the motion by Senator Fraser, is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member, and the rule is suspended. Chair lays out on second reading Senate Bill 493. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 493 relating to the idling of motor vehicles s.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair lays out Floor Amendment No. 1 by Senator Fraser. The secretary will read the amendment.

PATSY SPAW: Floor amendment No. 1 by Fraser.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Fraser to explain Floor Amendment No. 1.

SENATOR FRASER: Members, this amendment is somewhat addressing later in session we're going to come with a statewide energy plan looking at where the state will be heading in the future on fuel mix. Right now we're at natural gases, a Texas based fuel that is growing -- having a very strong growth in Texas. We think their chances are very likely that we will see some conversions in trucks to liquefy the compression of natural gas. Senator -- sorry, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst and I had worked on this, this is one that we talked about, and I think it was his original idea that we should make sure we're covering that. I am in agreement, and I'm laying out an amendment that will say in addition to this, any engine that is operated by liquefied or compressed natural gas, that's what the amendment does. And I would move passage.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Fraser. Members, you heard the motion by Senator Fraser. Is there objection from any member? The Chair hears no objection from any member, and Floor Amendment No. 1 is adopted. Chair recognizes Senator Fraser for a motion.

SENATOR FRASER: And I would now move passage of Senate Bill 493.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Fraser. Senator Fraser now moves passage to engrossment of Senate Bill 493 as amended. Is there objection from any member? The Chair hears no objection from any member, and Senate Bill 493 is amended. Passes to engrossment. Chair recognizes Senator Fraser for a motion to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days.

SENATOR FRASER: And I would now move to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you heard the motion by Senator Fraser. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 29 ayes and one nay, the rule is suspended. Chair lays out on third reading and final passage to Senate Bill 493 as amended. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 493 relating to the idling of motor vehicles.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Fraser for a motion.

SENATOR FRASER: I now move final passage of Senate Bill 493.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you've heard the motion by Senator Fraser. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 30 ayes and no nays, Senate Bill 493 as amended is finally passed. Chair recognizes Senator Williams for a motion to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 461.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: Thank you, Mr. President, members. Senate Bill 461 takes the already existing airborne parachutist specialty license plate and changes the wording to U.S. paratroopers. The adjunct general's office is in support of this. There's no significant fiscal impact. Parachutists refer to sky divers, and paratrooper is the proper military term. So it's just a correction of a plate that's already been issued. I move to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 461.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Williams. Have you jumped? Have you jumped? Have you parachuted?

SENATOR WILLIAMS: No, I have not.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: I made five actual jumps to qualify probably about 100 little jumps.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: Well, I said I would never jump out of a perfectly good airplane, and I've been told that there's no such thing as a perfectly good airplane.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Well, I was told that earlier too, but that just shows how much smarter you are than I am. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Williams. Is there objection from any member? Senator Birdwell, have you jumped?

SENATOR BIRDWELL: No, sir, I've just sat in my Abrams tank waiting for guys to hit the ground.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Oh, that makes two of you that are smarter than I. Okay. Great, great, I think I'll stop while I'm down by minus two. Members, you heard the motion by Senator Williams. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection. And the rule is suspended. Chair lays out on second reading Senate Bill 461. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 461 relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United States paratroopers.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Williams for a motion.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: Thank you. I move passage to engrossment.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you heard the motion by Senator Williams. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection, and Senate Bill 461 passes to engrossment. Senator Hinojosa, for what purpose do you rise?

SENATOR HINOJOSA: To ask the author a question.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Will Senator Williams yield?

SENATOR WILLIAMS: I yield.

SENATOR HINOJOSA: Senator Williams, would you accept a friendly amendment to add the United States Marine Corp?

SENATOR WILLIAMS: No, sir, I wouldn't because that would be a new plate. And while I'm very supportive of the Marine Corps, this is just a correction to the existing plate. And I believe that any Marine Corps that jumps out of a plane is referred to as a paratrooper; is that correct?

SENATOR HINOJOSA: Well, I guess I'm going to support your bill. So will you support my bill by having a specialized plate for the Marine Corps?

SENATOR WILLIAMS: We'll sure take a look at it, yes, sir.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Senator Williams moves to suspend -- the Chair recognizes Senator Williams for a motion to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: So moved.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you heard the motion by Senator Williams. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 29 ayes and one nay, the rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on third reading and final passage Senate Bill 461 as amended -- I'm sorry, there's no amendment, Senate Bill 461, the secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 461 relating to the design and issuance for United States paratroopers.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair recognizes Senator Williams for a motion.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: I move final passage.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you've heard the motion by Senator Williams. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 30 ayes and no nays, Senate Bill 461 is finally passed. Congratulations.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: Thank you, members.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair recognizes Senator Estes for a motion to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 411.

SENATOR ESTES: Thank you, Mr. President. I move to suspend the Senate's regular order of business and take up Senate Bill 411. Members, this is a very simple bill. Right now wineries are limited to selling 35-gallons of wine per year directly to customers for all consumption. This bill would raise the limit to 55,000 gallons per year to allow the Texas wine industry to continue growing. Its had marvelous growth, and we passed a similar bill to this last session unanimously. So Mr. President, I move to suspend.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Estes. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Estes. Is there objection from any member? The Chair hears no objection from any member, and the rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on second reading Senate Bill 411. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 411 relating to the amount of wine certain wineries may sell directly to consumers.

SENATOR ESTES: Thank you, Mr. President, I move passage to engrossment.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Estes. Is there objection from any member? Chair hear no objection from any member, and Senate Bill 411 passes to engrossment. Chair recognizes Senator Estes for a motion to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days.

SENATOR ESTES: I move to suspend the constitutional rule that bills be read on three several days.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Estes. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being -- you got ahead of me, Madam Secretary. I was trying to save you -- excuse me. There being 29 ayes and one nay, the rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on third reading and final passage Senate Bill 411. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 411 relating to the amount of wine certain wineries may sell directly to consumers.

SENATOR ESTES: Thank you, Mr. President. I move final passage of Senate Bill 411.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you. Members, you heard the motion by Senator Estes. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 30 ayes and no nays, Senate Bill 411 is finally passed.

SENATOR ESTES: Thank you, Mr. President.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, this is the last bill for this morning, and it's the last one that was on intent for last night. But I'll be checking your submissions again this afternoon, and we'll know as we have by 5:00 or 6:00 o'clock this evening what the status is and how many bills we'll have tomorrow. Senator Williams, I think you've got the last bill for the day. Chair recognizes Senator Williams for a motion to suspend the Senate's regular order of business to take up and consider Senate Bill 777.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: Thank you, Mr. President. Members, Senate Bill 777 deals with the scholarship trust fund for fifth year accounting students. CPAs pay a $10 fee as a part of their annual license fee which is designated for funding college and university scholarships award to fifth year accounting students planning to take the CPA exam. This program was established by the legislature in 1991. The 81st Legislature passed House Bill 2440 which transferred administration funds to the Higher Education Coordinating Board, from there to the State Board of Public State Accountancy and transferred the accumulated funds and future funds from that designated general fund to a trust fund outside the treasury. The trust fund can be used by the accountancy board solely for the purpose of funding scholarships. The funds consolidation bill inadvertently bill snagged that, and this bill corrects that issue. I move to suspend the Senate's regular order of business for Senate Bill 777.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Williams. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Williams. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member, and the rule is suspended. Chair lays out on second reading Senate Bill 777. The secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 777 relating to recreating the scholarship trust fund for fifth year accounting students.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Williams for a motion.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: I move passage to engrossment.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Williams. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Williams. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member, and Senate Bill 777 passes to engrossment. Chair recognizes Senator Williams for a motion to suspend a constitutional rule that bills with read on three several days.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: So moved.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Williams. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 29 ayes and one nay, the rule is suspended. The Chair lays out on third reading and final passage Senate Bill 777, the secretary will read the caption.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 777 relating to recreating the scholarship trust fund for fifth year accounting students as a trust fund outside the state treasury.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Madam Secretary. The Chair recognizes Senator Williams far motion.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: I move final passage.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Williams. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Williams. The secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: There being 30 ayes and no nays, Senate Bill 777 is finally passed. Thanks for fixing that correction.

SENATOR WILLIAMS: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, members.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, I'm going to ask each member to take his or her Chair, please. We got a memorial resolution by Senator Ogden for one of our fine State Capitol employees who's passed away. The Chair lays out the following resolution. Senate Resolution No. 481 by Senator Ogden. The secretary will read the resolution.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 481, whereas officials and employees of state government lost an admired and respected friend with the passing of long time legislative board employee Val Shepherd of Austin on August 22nd, 2010, at the age of 50; and whereas, born on November 8th, 1959, in Gran and raised in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, Val Shepherd graduated from Kansas State University in 1982 and from Auburn University in 1984 earning a bachelors and masters degree in biology. After graduation he went to work in the Dominican Republic and Indonesia as an aquatic biologist working on projects for the United States Agency for International Development; and whereas Mr. Shepherd later returned to Texas and joined the staff of a legislative budget board as an analyst in 1998. And his ability to see the big picture while paying close attention to details later earned him a promotion position to manager of the public safety and criminal justice team. Well known in the legislative community for the depth of his knowledge, he was also appreciated for his warm and caring personality; and whereas, outside the office Mr. Shepherd was a nature lover and outdoorsman. He loved scuba diving and kayaking and taking trips to Big Ben National Park and Olympic National Park. With his partner of eight years, Coleen, he also traveled the world visiting Thailand, the Cayman Islands, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bonaire, Australia, Canada, Egypt, and Jordan; and whereas, during his time on this earth Val Shepherd lived a life rich in adventure and he will always be remembered with great affection by all those who were privileged to know him. Now, therefore be it resolved that the Senate of the State of Texas 82nd Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Val Shepherd and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family. His mother Pat, his brother Scott, Dan, Mark and Cory, to his sister Vicki, to his soul mate and partner Coleen and to his many other relatives and many, many friends; and be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Val. By Ogden.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Madam Secretary. The Chair recognizes Senator Ogden on the resolution.

SENATOR OGDEN: Mr. President, members it's my privilege to bring this memorial resolution to the floor and to extend on behalf of myself and colleagues our sincere condolences for your loss. I spent many hours working with Val Shepard on the LBP and he was very, very professional; very, very good and he made a significant contribution to the state. And we're going to miss him. On the floor today as floor guests is Pat Shepherd, Val's mother, Cory Shepherd, his brother, Cody Shepherd, his nephew, Vicki (inaudible), sister, Colleen Forest, his partner. And in the west gallery are Carrie Shepherd, Val's sister-in-law for 25 years. Members, I move adoption of Senate Resolution 481, and I request that we adjourn today in the memory of Val shepherd.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Ogden. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Ogden. All of those in favor, please rise. It being unanimous, the resolution is adopted. Senator Ogden, I also wanted to say that we have many of our members of our LBB staff that are really critical and do so much, ladies and gentlemen, we would not be able to do what we do in the Texas Senate without the fine men and women representing our great director and so many -- I'm just looking up, I just see so many. I am not going to call names, otherwise I'd have to go from one side to the other. But John, thanks for having your team here. Thank you. We appreciate it. The Chair signs in the presence of the Senate the following.

PATSY SPAW: House Concurrent Resolution No. 47.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, the president's desk is clear. Are there announcements? Chair recognizes Senator Deuell to provide a 24 hour notice on nominations.

SENATOR DEUELL: Thank you, Mr. President. I move to confirm the nominees listed on the committee action report placed on your desk. These nominees were taken up Monday and approved March 21st at the committee of nominations committee.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair recognizes Senator Ellis for an announcement.

SENATOR ELLIS: Mr. President, a motion and an announcement. I'd like to suspend the 24-hour posting rule in accordance with Senate Rules 11.10 and 11.18 in order to allow the government organization committee to meet at my desk upon adjournment and vote on the following bills, which were previously heard in a hearing on yesterday in public hearing: Senate Bill 644, that's the insurance Sunset bill. Senate Bill 646, that's the Texas forest service Sunset bill and Senate Bill 655, the railroad commission Sunset bill. If they have no questions, Mr. President, I vote suspension.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Ellis to suspend the Senate Rules 11.10 and 11.18 to take up bills which have already been heard. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member, and the rule is suspended. You're recognized for an announcement. Do you have an announcement too?

SENATOR ELLIS: Yes, sir. The announcement is that government organization committee will meet upon adjournment at my desk.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Got it. Thank you. Thank you, Senator Ellis. Chair recognizes Senator Shapiro for an announcement.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Thank you, Mr. President. I actually have two announcements.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: All right.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Mr. President, the Senate committee on education will meet in 30 minutes at -- excuse me, 12:45 in Room E1028 to conclude our hearing. Actually let's make it 1:00 o'clock. That way -- let's make it 1:00 o'clock. E1028. And the Senate finance subcommittee on public education funding will meet at 2:30 in room E1 -- oops, we're both in E1028. That will be interesting. Okay. We're going to actually meet on conclusion of the Senate education committee. So as soon as the education committee concludes, then we'll have the Senate finance subcommittee on education funding. Thank you.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Shapiro.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Same room.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you. Chair recognizes Senator Nelson for an announcement.

SENATOR NELSON: Thank you, Mr. President, members. The Senate committee on health and human services is gong to resume our hearing in the Senate chamber at 1:00 o'clock. And members, it is my intent to try to get a quorum there to vote on the bills we've already heard and then we will resume with those bills that we need to hear. Thank you.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Nelson. Chair recognizes Senator Harris for a motion.

SENATOR HARRIS: Thank you, Mr. President. The committee on natural resources will begin meeting again in 30 minutes after adjournment, Mr. President, and jurisprudence will start at its regular time, 1:30. Thank you.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Natural resources in 30 minutes and jurisprudence at 1:30. Are there any additional announcements? Seeing no additional announcements, the Chair recognizes the Dean of the Senate for a highly privileged motion.

DEAN OF THE SENATE: Thank you Mr. President. Mr. President, before I move to adjourn, Senator Ellis would ask me to move and request unanimous consent to suspend Senate rule 11.13 to allow the committee to meet during the session, as I understand that the secretary of the Senate will be referring bills after announcements. So while we're doing that, we're in session, he wants to hold his meetings.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Absolutely. Thank you, Senator Whitmire. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Whitmire to suspend 11.13 so the committees can meet during the reading and referral of bills. Is there objection from any member? The Chair hear no objection from any member, so ordered. The Dean is recognized.

DEAN OF THE SENATE: Thank you, Mr. President, I move that the Senate adjourn until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow pending the reading and referral of bills, and we do this in memory of Val Shepherd.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you. Members, you have heard the motion by Senator Whitmire. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member. The Senate will stand adjourned until 11:00 o'clock tomorrow March 23rd, pending the reading and referral of bills, in honor of Val Shepherd.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 1326 by Watson. Relating to the procedures applicable to the adoption of a public school curriculum education. To Education. Senate Bill 1327 by Watson. Relating to confidentiality information obtained by a compliance office institution of higher education. To Open Government. Senate Bill 1328 by Watson. Relating to optional dispute resolution methods for school districts for parents seeking or receiving special education services. To Education. Senate Bill 1329 by Watson. Relating to prosecution of the offense of online harassment. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1330 by Watson. Relating to driver safety courses for individuals under the age of 25. To Transportation, Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1331 by Watson. Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1332 by Deuell. Relating to the waiver and release of mechanics, contracting materials on lien or payment bond claimed. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1333 by Deuell. Related to the amount of payment for retirees for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1334 by Deuell. Relating to the dismissal of complaints against tax professionals. To Finance. Senate Bill 1335 by Deuell. Relating to certain certification requirements of tax professionals. To Finance. Senate Bill 1336 by Van de Putte. Relating to charitable immunity of a licensed marriage family therapist. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1337 by Van de Putte. Relating to the operation and regulation of certain policy insurance programs. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1338 by Eltife. Relating to membership powers, duties of the state preservation board. To State Administration. Senate Bill 1339 by West. Relating to the authority and (inaudible) of registered nurses to make medical diagnoses. To Finance. Senate Bill 1340 by Carona. Relating to the creation of an energy council. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1341 by Seliger. Relating to participation by a taxing unit in a suit to compel an appraisal review board to order a change. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1342 by Seliger. Relating to the use of bingo proceeds by licensed authorized organizations. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1343 by Eltife. Relating to archaeological cemeteries. To Administration. Senate Bill 1344 by Davis. Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed state lottery prize money to support education. To Finance. Senate Bill 1345 by Davis. Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of sales imposed on the sale of sporting goods. To Finance. Senate Bill 1346 by Davis. Relating to the positive fees for over size and overweight vehicle permits. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1347 by Van de Putte. Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by qualified couriers and logistic funds. To Finance. Senate Bill 1348 by Van de Putte. Relating to higher education curriculum review teams. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1349 by Van de Putte. Relating to the requirement that a person hold a license issued by the property state agency to be employed as a marriage and family therapist by a school district. To Education. Senate Bill 1350 by Watson. Relating to land excluded in the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management area. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1351 by Watson. Relating to the civil service status of emergency medical service personnel. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1352 by Watson. Relating to the powers of certain hospital districts according to district properties and facilities. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1353 by Eltife, et al. Relating to certain claims against persons licensed, real estate brokers and salespersons. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1354 by Carona and Rodriguez. Relating to the regulation of office premises signs in the unincorporated area of a county. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1355 by Duncan. Relating to allowing for county wide polling places. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1356 by Estes. Relating to repeal of certain laws regulating the registration of animal tattoo marks. To Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Senate Bill 1357 by Estes. Relating to the redemption and impoundment of strays. To Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Senate Bill 1358 by Lucio. Relating to electronically transmitting a warrant for emergency detention. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1359 by Harris. Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1360 by Harris. Relating to treatment of tick-borne diseases. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1361 by Estes. Relating to audit report exemptions for districts created pursuant to the water code to Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1362 by Lucio. Relating to county building code standards for new residential construction. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1363 by Lucio. Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development. To International Relations and Trade. Senate Bill 1364 by Lucio. Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities and those counties to regulate land development. To International Relations. Senate Bill 1365 by Ellis, et al. Relating to distribution of money appropriated from a national research university fund. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1366 by West. Relating to the prosecution and registration of regulation of certain sex offenders in this state. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1367 by West. Relating to publication of a certain list of certain residential properties claimed with record title. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1368 by West. Relating to the authority of a co-owner of residential property to encumber the property. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1369 by West. Relating to the boundaries and finance of a public improvement district. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1370 by West. Relating to means and records of certain information provided by or concerning a property owner's association. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1371 by Carona. Relating to the regulation of towing duty and storage of vehicles. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1372 by Carona. Relating to the renewal of electronic sign of printed licenses. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1373 by Carona. Relating to regulation of manufactured housing. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1374 by Carona. Relating to the regulation of weather modification operations. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1375 by Estes. Relating to who may participate in certain local office elections. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1376 by Shapiro. Relating to prohibiting sale and use of certain radar interference devices. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1377 by Lucio. Relating to amount of certain general obligations authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for Columbia. To Finance. Senate Bill 1378 by Nichols. Relating to the authority of Alabama Coushatta Indian commission officers. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1379 by Whitmire. Relating to the deferred retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1380 by Ellis. Relating to designating October as Disability History and Awareness Month. To Administration. Senate Bill 1381 by Ellis. Relating to the requiring of certain mammography reports contain certain information regarding supplemental breast cancer screening. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1382 by Wentworth. Relating to limitations on awards in an adjudication brought against a local government entity. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1383 by Shapiro and Patrick. Relating to an appraisal and professional development system for public school principals. To Education. Senate Bill 1384 by Lucio. Relating to an interest rate on a fund of ad valorem taxes. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1385 by Lucio. Relating to the authority of a chief appraiser of an appraisal district or the collector for a taxing unit to waive penalties. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1386 by Lucio. Relating to the refusal to register a motor vehicle by a county tax assessor collector. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1387 by Gallegos. Relating to the composition of the governing body of certain regional planning commissions. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1388 by Gallegos. Relating to certain prohibited dealings between a wholesaler and retailer of alcoholic beverages. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1389 by Gallegos. Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1390 by Gallegos. Relating to the eligibility of the Texas Challenge Academy to receive foundation school program funding. To Education. Senate Bill 1391 by Gallegos. Relating to refinancing low rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1392 by Lucio. Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to regulate land development. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1393 by Seliger. Relating to the use of contracts by local developments to purchase electricity. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1394 by Williams. Relating to the authority of Texas Department of Transportation to (inaudible) safety standards for high speed (inaudible). To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1395 by Williams. Relating to administration and finance and use of the state infrastructure bank. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1396 by Patrick. Relating to measures to increase costs for (inaudible) at public institutions of higher education. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1397 by Patrick. Relating to the creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Act. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1398 by Patrick. Relating to verification of precinct and ballot styles. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1399 by Patrick. Relating to the regulation and foundation of repairs of cracks. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1400 by Patrick. Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1401 by Williams. Relating to regulation of organization, governance, duties and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1402 by Williams. Relating to motor vehicles. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1403 by Seliger. Relating to administration to public school students in certain grades of state administered assessment instruments. To Education. Senate Bill 1404 by Hinojosa. Relating to deadline to file a suit to compel an appraisal review board to change an appraisal roll. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1405 by Hinojosa. Relating to the right of a person exempt from registration as a property tax consultant. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1406 by Hinojosa. Relating to county regulation of property maintenance. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1407 by Lucio. Relating to importation and shipment of alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1408 by Lucio. Relating to administrative fees on the implication on certain alcoholic beverages. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1409 by Lucio. Relating to implementation and shipment of alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1410 by Duncan. Relating to reporting student enrollment in tech prep programs. To Education. Senate Bill 1411 by Hegar. Relating to exemptions from sale tax for certain firearms, hunting equipments. To Senate on Finance. Senate Bill 1412 by Hegar. Relating to permitting a certain small commercial development sewage collection treatment disposal system that has on site sewage disposal systems. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1413 by Hegar. Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax. To Economic Development. Senate Bill 1414 by Duncan. Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training for volunteers and employees of a certain programs. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1415 by Williams. Relating to certain annuity transactions. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1416 by Hinojosa. Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair or sale of a tire deflation device. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1417 by Hinojosa. Relating to the limitation of liability of certain landowners. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1418 by Hinojosa. Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing body of certain home rule municipalities. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1419 by Hinojosa. Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1420 by Hinojosa, Hegar, and Nichols. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation. To Government Organization. Senate Bill 1421 by Nelson. Relating to the rewarding of grants provided by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas. To Open Government. Senate Bill 1422 by Nelson. Relating to the coordinated county transportation authority. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1423 by Van de Putte. Relating to adding certain synthetic compounds to penalty group two of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1424 by Wentworth. Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders by the Texas Medical Board. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1425 by Wentworth. Relating to certain deposits of construction accounts. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1426 by West. Relating to the notice given to a juvenile concerning the sealing of the juvenile's records. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1427 by West. Relating to eligibility to file for compensation by persons wrongfully imprisoned. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1428 by Ogden. Relating to authorizing the designation of an area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone. To Finance. Senate Bill 1429 by Hinojosa. Relating to regulating certain persons that generate or transport scrap tires. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1430 by Duncan. Relating to the regulation of certain exclusive provider benefit plan. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1431 by Carona. Relating to the function of an insurance holding company systems. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1432 by Carona. Relating to the operation of Texas Windstorm Association. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1433 by Carona. Relating to insurer receivership. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1434 by Carona. Relating to certain low income weatherization programs. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1435 by Lucio. Relating to the possession of fish in a title water in this state. To Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Senate Bill 1437 by Van de Putte. Relating to administration of certain immunizations or vaccinations by a pharmacist. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1438 by Van de Putte. Relating to the program for impaired pharmacists and disciplinary proceedings conducted by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1439 by Van de Putte. Relating to a criminal defense to incompetency to stand trial. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1440 by Ellis. Relating to the requirement to prepay ad valorem taxes. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1441 by Ellis. Relating to the corrections of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1442 by Shapiro. Relating to application requirements for a local project permit. To Open Government. Senate Bill 1443 by Zaffirini. Relating to the mailing of notices, decisions, and reports by the Texas Ethics Commission. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1444 by Zaffirini. Relating to the amount of tuition equalization grant. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1445 by Zaffirini. Relating to the contents of reports of political contributions and expenditures. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1446 by Zaffirini. Relating to modifications of eligibility criteria, processes, and systems used in certain state benefits programs. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1447 by Zaffirini. Relating to the regulation of chemical dependancy counselors. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1448 by Zaffirini. Relating to consent for treatment for chemical dependency. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1449 by Zaffirini. Relating to an alternative method of satisfying certain licensing and program participation requirements for chemical dependency treatment facilities. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1450 by Zaffirini. Relating to regulation of crafted precious metal dealers. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1451 by Zaffirini. Relating to direct campaign expenditures by corporations and labor organizations. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1452 by Zaffirini. Relating to unannounced on site surveys of home and community based services provider homes. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1453 by Lucio. Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to accelerate refills. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1454 by Lucio. Relating to the membership and duties of the Interagency Obesity Council. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 1455 by Carona. Relating to the production of trade secrets to Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1456 by Carona. Relating to the reasonable relation of qualified transactions to particular jurisdictions. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1457 by Harris. Relating to administrative procedures for title insurance hearings, licensing and enforcement. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1458 by Harris. Relating to a study regarding reenactment of a franchise tax credit for research. To Finance. Senate Bill 1459 by Harris. Relating to prohibiting certain private transfer fees and the preservation of private real property rights. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1460 by Harris. Relating to energy savings performance contracts. To Government Organizations. Senate Bill 1461 by Lucio. Relating to the creation of Disaster Reconstruction Coordination Office. To International Relations. Senate Bill 1462 by Lucio. Relating to the enforcement of subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near the international border of this state. To International Relations. Senate Bill 1463 by Hinojosa. Relating to the processing fee charged for a dishonored payment device. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1464 by Williams. Relating to transferring certain functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1465 by Williams. Relating to administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1466 by Lucio. Relating to the powers and duties of the vehicle and water craft crime prevention authority. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1467 by Lucio. Relating to the assessment, collection, and distribution of a county or municipal occupation tax. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1468 by Lucio. Relating to eligibility of persons to participate in the public sale of certain real property. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1469 by Lucio. Relating to the authority of the board of trustees to set rates for certain municipal utility systems. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1470 by Lucio. Relating to designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 77/83. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1471 by Hinojosa. Relating to land reclamation projects using tires. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1472 by Shapiro. Relating to the coordinated dissemination of online information. To Economic Development. Senate Bill 1473 by Hinojosa. Relating to function of records and files relating to a person's arrest. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1474 by Gallegos. Relating to grievance procedure for firefighters and police officers. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1475 by Shapiro. Relating to environmental and public health protections regarding smoke inhalation. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1476 by Hegar. Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed in the executive branch of state government. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1477 by Hegar. Relating to differential pay and benefits for certain employees of emergency services districts. To Veterans Affairs and Military Installations. Senate Bill 1478 by Hegar. Relating to permit review timelines of the (inaudible) division of the Railroad Commission of Texas. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1479 by Hegar. Relating to coordination of uranium mining activities permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1480 by Hegar. Relating to regulation of exotic aquatic species by the Parks and Wildlife Department. To Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Senate Bill 1481 by Seliger. Relating to allowing driver education courses to be delivered by court providers. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1482 by Wentworth. Relating to priority of ad valorem tax lien and certain security interests. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1483 by Shapiro. Relating to state virtual school network and virtual high schools. To Education. Senate Bill 1484 by Shapiro. Relating to authorizing open enrollment charter schools to be awarded academic distinction designations. To Education. Senate Bill 1485 by West. Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1486 by West. Relating to requirements regarding public school accountability. To Education. Senate Bill 1487 by West. Relating to the regulation of career schools and colleges and requiring the Texas Work Force Commission to submit a report. To Economic Development. Senate Bill 1488 by West. Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of a junior college district. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1489 by Whitmire. Relating to jurisdiction for the offense of truancy and failure to attend school. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1490 by Uresti. Relating to the recording of proceedings and issue of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affects the parent/child relationship. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1491 by Uresti. Relating to the creation of material groundwater conversation district. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1492 by Uresti. Relating to the election of directors of real estate conservation and reclamation district. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1493 by Uresti. Relating to qualifications of directors of the defense base management authority. To Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. Senate Bill 1494 by Uresti. Relating to the reporting for the Texas Judicial Council to the election and appointment of certain municipal office. to Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1495 by Uresti. Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1496 by Uresti. Relating to scope and validity of corrections in the conveyance of real property. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1497 by Shapiro. Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1498 by Watson. Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus while the bus is parked. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1499 by Watson. Relating to advancement of college readiness in a public school curriculum through evaluations and recommendations of vertical teams. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 1501 by Watson. Relating to energy efficiency conservation programs administered by the Texas Public Utility Commission. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1502 by West. Relating to changing composition board of a property owner's association. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1503 by Huffman. Relating to procedures regarding certain criminals who are persons with mental illness. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1504 by Seliger and Hinojosa. Relating to the disposal of nonparty compact low level radioactive waste. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1505 by Uresti. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes for real property interest in oil or gas. To Finance. Senate Bill 1506 by Uresti. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil and gas. To Finance. Senate Bill 1507 by Ellis. Relating to collection of certain foreclosure data by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 1508 by Ellis. Relating to the right of certain debtors to meet a dispute before the debt is accelerated. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1509 by Carona. Relating to inspection and license renewal by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1510 by West. Relating to the creation of Texas Health Insurance Connector. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1511 by West. Relating to the preparation, certification and working conditions of educators. To Education. Senate Bill 1512 by Deuell. Relating to fees for process servers certification. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1513 by Deuell. Relating to sign regulations applicable to certain signs in an area annexed by the municipality. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1514 by Deuell. Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Mesquite. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1515 by Deuell and Van de Putte. Relating to motor vehicle inspections that employ remote sensing equipment. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1516 by Deuell. Relating to collection of artifacts from public water ways. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1517 by Van de Putte. Relating to the sterilization of dogs and cats. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1518 by Eltife. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Historical Commission. To Administration. Senate Bill 1519 by Uresti. Relating to the definition of tangible personal property. To Finance. Senate Bill 1520 by Uresti. Relating to consideration of applications for permits for certain commercial solid waste processing or treatment facilities. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1521 by Uresti. Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1522 by Hinojosa relating to entering a plea in a criminal case by a defendant confined in a penal institution. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1523 by Hinojosa. Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of federal Americans with Disabilities Act. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1524 by Hinojosa. Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance fund in an action by the attorney general. To Finance. Senate Bill 1525 by Hinojosa. Relating to district court records archives fee. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 1526 by Hinojosa. Relating to the discovery in a criminal case. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1527 by Hinojosa. Relating to monitoring of compliance of low income to moderate income housing ad valorem tax exemptions. To Finance. Senate Bill 1528 by Hinojosa. Relating to taxation of property owned or controlled by a public facility corporation. To Finance. Senate Bill 1529 by Hinojosa. Relating to the date by which law enforcement agencies must report arrests to the Department of Public Safety. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1530 by Hinojosa. Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 1531 by Hinojosa. Relating to the amount of a surcharge assessed on conduction of certain offenses relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1532 by Hinojosa. Relating to a photograph on a personal identification certificate, driver's license or commercial driver's license. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 1533 by Hinojosa. Relating to restrictions on school district making available to students food containing industrially produced trans-fat. To Education. Senate Bill 1534 by Shapiro. Relating to operation (inaudible) career schools or colleges. To Economic Development. Senate Bill 1535 by Watson. Relating to unclaimed properties. To Finance. Senate Bill 1536 by Watson. Relating to a term under retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 1537 by Watson. Relating to fiscal note associated with certain proposed state agency rules. To Finance. Senate Bill 1538 by Watson. Relating to abolition of the Texas Facility Commission. To Finance. Senate Bill 1539 by Watson. Relating to the goal and installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 1540 by Watson. Relating to the size of paper supplies and filing cabinets that may be purchased by the legislature and legislative agencies. To Administration. SJR39 by Lucio. Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or note to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve Colonia. To Finance. SJR40 by Lucio. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in the county wide election. To International Relations and Trade. SJR41 by Hinojosa. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing home rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body. To State Affairs. SJR42 by Ogden. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the Texas Transportation Commission subject to legislative review and approval to designate the area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone. To Finance. SJR43 by Rodriguez. Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish certain principles and procedures for the drawing of congressional district. To Redistricting. SJR44 by Ellis. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. To Criminal Justice. SJR45 by Duncan. Proposing a constitutional amendment fulfilling vacancies of appellate judges as by appointment for partisan elections for all judicial offices and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices. To State Affairs.

SENATOR OGDEN: Pursuant to the motion previously adopted, the Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow. (Adjourned.)