Texas State Senator
Kirk Watson 2013 - 83rd Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 9)
Legislative Session
Primary Author of Legislation
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB628
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Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB629
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB736
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to insurance rating and underwriting practices and declinations based on certain consumer inquiries.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB737
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB738
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program; imposing fees.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB763
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to motorcycle training, the enforcement of certification standards for motorcycles, and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB764
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to a limitation on liability for prescribed burning conducted on agricultural or conservation land.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB765
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the establishment and duties of an event oversight committee for an event eligible to receive funding through a major events trust fund; limiting payments from the fund to reimbursement for attracting unique events to Texas.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB859
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SCR15
Urging Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SCR34
Recognizing the citizens of West.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SJR24
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Sent toSOS
Proposed Const. Amend.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the diversion of and concerning the use of statutorily dedicated revenues.
Co-Author of Legislation
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB639
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the sale of beer, ale, and malt liquor by a brewer or beer manufacturer to a wholesaler or distributor and contractual agreements between those entities.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB955
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular
Texas Senate Bill SJR13
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Sent toSOS
Proposed Const. Amend.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.