Texas State Senator

John Carona 2013 - 83rd Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)

Legislative Session

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB24

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB28

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB241

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of advanced meters and the interconnection of ERCOT with another grid; requiring a study on the health effects of advanced meters; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB242

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB244

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the administration, operation, supervision, and regulation of credit unions.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB247

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien; providing an administrative penalty.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB259

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to telecommunications services and markets.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB285

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB288

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB289

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the approval requirement for a rental-purchase agreement that includes a loss damage waiver provision.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB297

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB311

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB325

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB326

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB327

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to termination of franchises to provide cable or video service in municipalities.