Texas State Senator

John Carona 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S. - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HB3

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Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association, and to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies in the private insurance market by certain insurers; providing penalties.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HCR22

Commending the members of the Texas Supreme Court for their actions in support of legal aid services and honoring them for their work in promoting access to justice for the state's most vulnerable citizens.

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB23

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB29

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB8

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB3

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the operation and name of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association; providing penalties.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB9

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities and the administration of certain documentation of citizenship status and other lawful admittance by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
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Texas Senate Bill SCR1

In memory of former Texas Senator John Nesbett Leedom.
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Texas Senate Bill SR11

Recognizing June and John Rentmeester on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SR113

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SR34

Recognizing Barbara Adamson for her service with the Care Van Program.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SR36

Urging the government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights of all its citizens without compromise, to grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition, ecclesiastical succession, and the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and to respect the property rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and all religious and faith traditions.