Texas State Senator
Jose Menendez 2011 - 82nd Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 6)
Legislative Session
Co-Author of Legislation
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HCR158
Introduced
5/10/11
Refer
5/11/11
Report Pass
5/17/11
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HJR56
Filed
Out of House Committee
3/29/11
Introduced
1/10/11
Voted on by House
Refer
2/21/11
Out of Senate Committee
Report Pass
3/24/11
Voted on by Senate
Sent toSOS
Proposed Const. Amend.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on local governments.
Joint Author of Legislation
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HCR80
Introduced
3/1/11
Introduced
3/1/11
Refer
3/10/11
Refer
3/10/11
Report Pass
4/27/11
Report Pass
4/27/11
Expressing strong opposition to unwarranted and unreasonable searches of air passengers by the Transportation Security Administration and urging the administration to cease such searches immediately.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HJR147
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Sent toSOS
Proposed Const. Amend.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state and authorizing the conduct of gaming by certain federally recognized Indian tribes.
Primary Author of Legislation
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HJR112
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Sent toSOS
Proposed Const. Amend.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HJR91
Filed
Out of House Committee
Introduced
2/11/11
Voted on by House
Refer
3/1/11
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Sent toSOS
Proposed Const. Amend.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dissolving the State Board of Education and creating the Texas Education Commission.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR1452
Introduced
4/20/11
Introduced
4/20/11
Refer
5/3/11
Refer
5/3/11
Enrolled
5/19/11
Enrolled
5/19/11
Passed
5/19/11
Passed
5/19/11
Honoring Stewart Title in San Antonio on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR1613
Introduced
4/28/11
Introduced
4/28/11
Refer
5/3/11
Refer
5/3/11
Enrolled
5/16/11
Enrolled
5/16/11
Passed
5/16/11
Passed
5/16/11
Congratulating the San Antonio Water System on winning a Texas Environmental Excellence Award.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR1692
Introduced
5/2/11
Refer
5/3/11
Enrolled
5/19/11
Enrolled
5/19/11
Passed
5/19/11
Passed
5/19/11
Honoring Dolores Mendez for her contributions to the San Antonio community.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR1835
Introduced
5/9/11
Refer
5/11/11
Enrolled
5/21/11
Passed
5/21/11
Honoring Michael Gerber for his service as executive director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR191
Introduced
1/25/11
Introduced
1/25/11
Refer
2/16/11
Refer
2/16/11
Enrolled
3/4/11
Enrolled
3/4/11
Passed
3/4/11
Passed
3/4/11
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of VFW Lackland Memorial Post 9174.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR1965
Introduced
5/12/11
Refer
5/16/11
Enrolled
5/21/11
Passed
5/21/11
Congratulating Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, on his selection as the 2011 Executive Director of the Year by Feeding America.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR235
Introduced
1/31/11
Introduced
1/31/11
Enrolled
2/17/11
Enrolled
2/17/11
Passed
2/17/11
Passed
2/17/11
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the founding of Harmony Public Schools.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR2519
Introduced
5/25/11
Refer
5/26/11
Enrolled
5/29/11
Passed
5/29/11
Honoring Alex Briseno on his retirement as the chair of the board of trustees of the San Antonio Water System.
TX
Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular
Texas House Bill HR2531
Introduced
5/26/11
Refer
5/26/11
Enrolled
5/30/11
Passed
5/30/11
Honoring Hector and Maria Morales of San Antonio on their 50th wedding anniversary.
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