Texas State Senator

Lois Kolkhorst 2009 - 81st Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1039

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of county databases containing information on county expenditures.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB109

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB125

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1079

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
3/27/09  
Voted on by House
4/7/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/13/09  
Governor Action
5/23/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Refer
4/30/09  
Report Pass
5/7/09  
Enrolled
5/18/09  
Relating to the appellate process for the community development block grant program.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1187

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/24/09  
Voted on by House
5/5/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/26/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/30/09  
Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1259

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/28/09  
Voted on by House
5/12/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/27/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/31/09  
Relating to hiring outside legal counsel to provide legal services to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1273

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to reporting of and an adjustment under the school finance system for benefits received by school districts or associated foundations or other entities in connection with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1274

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the availability and reporting of certain information regarding applications under the Texas Economic Development Act to the public and the state.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1275

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/9/09  
Voted on by House
5/12/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/27/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/23/09  
Relating to the authority to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1463

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order certain electric providers to provide power to other electric providers during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1464

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to offer electric services within the service area of another certificate holder.

Joint Author of Legislation

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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB11

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1348

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1358

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/23/09  
Voted on by House
5/7/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/13/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/21/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/23/09  
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1410

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.