Texas State Senator
Kirk Watson 2013 - 83rd Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation
Legislative Session
Sponsor of Legislation
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2015
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Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the proper classification of workers performing services in connection with governmental contracts; providing a penalty.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2036
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
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Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the creation of a commission to identify future higher education and workforce needs of this state and make related recommendations to address those needs by the state's bicentennial.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2127
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Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
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Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2204
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
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Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the establishment of a variable speed limit pilot program by the Texas Transportation Commission.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2256
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2304
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2305
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to motor vehicle inspections; creating an offense; changing the collection method for certain fees.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2478
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the collection, study, and reporting by the Texas Workforce Commission of certain information regarding shortages in high-wage, high-demand occupations.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2500
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of solar energy property.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2782
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to disapprove rate changes for certain health benefit plans.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB294
Filed
12/17/12
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB2952
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the period of time allowed for issuance of decisions by the commissioner of education in certain appeals against school districts.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB3307
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the manufacture of malt beverages, including under alternating brewery proprietorship and contract brewing arrangements.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB3350
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas House Bill HB3483
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to requirements for a driver education course, the eligibility of persons under 18 years of age to operate a motor vehicle, and the administration of certain driver's license examinations by home-taught driver education course providers.