Resolutions--legislative Policy

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings. [HCR-39] [Religion ] [Education ]
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Miller Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/29/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. [HCR-37] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Workman Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. [HCR-36] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Finance ]
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Considered In Calendars on 04/28/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to limit the types of food items eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. [HCR-35] [Food ] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Poverty ] [Human Services ]
Urging Congress to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to limit the types of food items eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dade Phelan Referred To State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select on 02/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. [SCR-1] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/12/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution. [HCR-26]
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to consider the removal of trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba. [HCR-33] [Trade ] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Urging Congress to consider the removal of trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Villalba Considered In Formal Meeting on 04/18/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure. [HCR-31] [Agriculture ] [Water ]
Urging Congress to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Signed By The Governor on 05/26/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution overturning the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. [HCR-34] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ]
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution overturning the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rafael Anchia Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights. [HCR-29] [Elections ] [Ethics ]
Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. [SCR-2] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ]
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 02/01/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed. [SCR-3] [Budget and Spending ] [National Security ]
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/12/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Expressing opposition to United Nations Agenda 21. [HCR-28] [Environmental ] [International ] [Community Development ]
Expressing opposition to United Nations Agenda 21.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Referred To State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select on 02/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Expressing support for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of Texas Presidential Library at Sam Houston State University. [SCR-54] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ] [Libraries ]
Expressing support for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of Texas Presidential Library at Sam Houston State University.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris Miles Received By The Secretary Of The Senate on 05/18/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of "marijuana." [HR-2217] [Cannabis ] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Urging Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of "marijuana."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Isaac Referred To Public Health on 05/17/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Expressing support for green schools. [HR-2090] [Environmental ] [Education ] [Energy ] [Climate Change ]
Expressing support for green schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. J. M. Lozano Reported Enrolled on 05/21/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study state judicial salaries. [HCR-142] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study state judicial salaries.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter Rules Suspended on 05/29/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Requesting the speaker to direct the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee to conduct an interim study reviewing the rules, regulations, and enforcement authority of the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service. [HR-2042] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ]
Requesting the speaker to direct the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee to conduct an interim study reviewing the rules, regulations, and enforcement authority of the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tracy King Reported Enrolled on 05/29/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code. [SR-712] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Climate Change ]
Urging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kel Seliger Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/23/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Urging the International Boundary and Water Commission to follow the terms of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty. [HCR-135] [Water ] [International ]
Urging the International Boundary and Water Commission to follow the terms of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Lucio Referred To Natural Resources on 05/05/2017

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