Commissioners Court, April 8, 2003

Travis County Commssioners Court
April 8, 2003

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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, April 8, 2003

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK O, APACHE SHORES SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 16, 17, 18,19, 20, AND 21, BLOCK 2, PALEFACE LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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3. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE STREET NAME CHANGE FROM BEND O' RIVER DRIVE TO "BEND OF THE RIVER DRIVE" IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2003 AS "NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE TRAVIS COUNTY RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP).
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICE AWARDS.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: THE PARKSIDE AT SLAUGHTER CREEK PRELIMINARY PLAN (460 LOTS - 146.144 ACRES - BRANDT ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE THE USE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS TO PURCHASE A SERVER FOR TNR ENGINEERING DIVISION.
Postponed.

9. CONSIDER EXECUTION OF THE CROSSWIND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR ROADS LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.

10. A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION (REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1036 LOTS - 620.8 ACRES BLAKE MANOR ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
B. CONSIDER WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REVIEW FEES FOR THE BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION SECTION THREE IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION SECTION THREE.
D. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION SECTION THREE (LONG FORM PLAT - 120 LOTS - 31.236 ACRES - BLAKE MANOR ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

11. AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK O, APACHE SHORES SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

12. AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, AND 21, BLOCK 2, PALEFACE LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE STREET NAME CHANGE FROM "BEND O' RIVER DRIVE" TO "BEND OF THE RIVER DRIVE" IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

TAKE UP AT 1:45 P.M.

14. A. CONSIDER PROPOSED PLAN TO ADDRESS GAS EMISSIONS AND BAD ODORS AT NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
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B. CONSIDER PROPOSED COUNTY ORDINANCE COVERING WASTE FACILITIES THAT ARE NOT TYPE I LANDFILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE ISSUES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. OPERATING AGREEMENTS WITH AREA LANDFILLS;
B. POST NOTICE OF A SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE INCLUDING TYPE I, II, III AND IV LANDFILLS; AND
C. POST NOTICE OF A SITING ORDINANCE COVERING WASTE FACILITIES THAT ARE NOT TYPE I, II, III AND IV LANDFILLS.
(Taken together with item 14b).
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

16. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT ADMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR THE FY 03 HEALTHY FAMILIES GRANT PROGRAM. THE AMENDMENT ADJUSTS THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES THAT MUST BE SERVED.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR EXILE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT REDUCES THE GRANT AWARD FROM $83,200 TO $55,468 DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED VACANCY.
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER REQUEST TO INCREASE FY 03 MEMBERSHIP FEE FROM THE AUSTIN - SAN ANTONIO CORRIDOR COUNCIL.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

19. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $498,445.05 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 21, 2003 THROUGH MARCH 27, 2003.

20. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY AS A HIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE.
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS FOR EPO AND PPO HEALTH PLANS WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEES.
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21. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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22. CONSIDER EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION RESERVE ESTABLISHED DURING FY 03 BUDGET PROCESS AND PROVIDE NOTIFICATION TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT'S DECISION.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SCHEMATIC DESIGN APPROVAL FOR THE PRECINCT ONE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

24. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. MA020194LC, PROFESSIONAL CABLING SERVICES, INC., FOR CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES, TIME AND MATERIALS. (ITS)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL, IFB #B030063- LD, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS (TNR):
A. H AND H FENCE, PRIMARY CONTRACTOR ; AND
B. VIKING FENCE, SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONCRETE & GROUT MIX, IFB B030075-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CENTEX MATERIALS. (TNR)
Added to consent.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980141JJ, PBS&J, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BRATTON LANE WIDENING DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR)
Added to consent.

28. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT 02K00185MB, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING, HUTCHINSON CONSTRUCTION.
Added to consent.

29. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF BOOM MOWER FROM ANDERSON MACHINERY FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A) (7) (A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TNR)
Added to consent.

30. APPROVE PAYMENT ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES WITH SAM, INC. FOR THE CAMERON AND PFLUGERVILLE EAST/PECAN ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A CONTRACT, PURSUANT TO COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE ANN. SEC. 262.024 (A) (4) (TNR)
Pulled from the agenda.

31. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010169LB FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP), FINANCIAL REPORTING DATABASE SYSTEM WITH THOMAS KELLY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES, LLC. (TNR & FM)
Added to consent.

32. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CARTER & BURGESS, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CAMERON ROAD EXTENSION DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

33. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO T & T ENGINEERING, INC., RFQ NO. Q030020-JJ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE MAY 3, 2003 ELECTION:
A. A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE MAY 3, 2003 ELECTION; AND
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B. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN ELECTION AGREEMENT.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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36. A. RECEIVE REPORT ON PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS.
B. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 22, 2003 ON PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS.
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37. A. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

38. CONSIDER SCOPE OF WORK FOR JAIL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS PROPOSED TO BE CONDUCTED JOINTLY BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING JAIL EXPERT AND COUNTY STAFF, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.

TAKE UP AT 10:30 A.M.

39. A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SEE ATTACHMENT)
B. OTHER BILLS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO ACTION TAKEN BY THE LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security

40. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ZONING FOR THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR PURCHASE TO HOUSE VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. 2

41. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR COVERING FUNCTIONAL AREAS NOW UNDER EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLLECTION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY VS. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 1

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 18, 2003.

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 20, 2003.

C5. APPROVE PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 15, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 3, PALEFACE PARK PHASE 1 SECTION B (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 11. 417 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJS).

C6. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 15, 2003, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, AND 21, BLOCK 2, PALEFACE LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS:

A1. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: NORTHTOWN PARK, SECTION 8 (LONG FORM PLAT - 57 LOTS - 8.187 ACRES - LETTI DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
Added to consent.

A2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A PROPOSED POLICY FOR MEMORIAL MARKERS IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY. (ACTION ITEM # A3)
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED POLICY FOR MEMORIAL MARKERS IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY.
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 18, 2003.

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR

1. DISCUSS THE RESULTS OF THE INDEPENDENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BY DELOITTE AND TOUCHE AND ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT REPORT.

2. FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN.

3. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

4. ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSOLIDATION.

5. BRIEFING ON CIVIL INDIGENT ATTORNEYS FEES.

ADJOURN

Legislative Bills

April 8, 2003/Legislative Attachment Legislative bills or issues that may be considered

Bed Tax
Proposed Legislation
Amendment to Chapter 25.2292 of the Government Code. (County Judge?s salaries)
HJR 10 Krusee
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a six year term for a board member of an intermunicipal commuter rail district
HJR 80 Krusee
Relating to authorizing a county that is part of a Regional Mobility Authority to issue obligations.
HB 1 Heflin
Relating to the appropriations of money for the 2004-2205 Biennium.
HB 156 Krusee
Relating to the grant of power of eminent domain to a regional mobility authority.
HB 157 Krusee
Relating to the authority of a regional mobility authority to issue turnpike revenue bonds.
HB 375 Dutton
Relating to limiting the award of attorney?s fees by a justice court.
HB 388 Pitts
Relating to forcible entry and detainer and forceable detainer suits.
HB 389 Pitt
Relating to permit application & hearing procedures under the Texas Mass Gatherings Act.
HB 396 Mowery
Relating to appeals to small claims courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
HB 483 Wilson
Relating to the requirements for the establishment of a state
HB 594 Dukes
Relating to requiring hazardous waste detection devices at certain landfills.
HB 678 Eissler
Relating to erecting an off premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 790 Nixon
Relating to the purchase of goods and services by county purchasing agents.
HB 878 Hupp
Relating to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 994 Nixon
Relating to billboards along highways
HB 1031 Lewis
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
HB 1039 Krusee
Relating to the adoption of a state scenic byways program.
HB 1198 Krusee
Relating to the establishment, designation, construction and operation of a system of multi-modal facilities to be designated as the Trans Texas Corridor.
HB 1204 Baxter
Relating to the authority of municipalities of counties to regulate subdivision in a municipalities?s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
HB 1365 Bonnen
Relating to the Texas Emission Reduction Plan.
HB 1374 Madden
Relating to safety and emissions inspections of motor vehicles.
HB 1480 Allen
Relating to the efficient administration of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1509 Flores
Relating to the jurisdiction of and filing fees in certain courts.
HB 1681 Stick
Relating to the amount of compensation and allowances for certain county auditors.
HB 1701 Taylor
Relating to providing a uniform limit on the population of a county election precinct.
HB 1712 Hodge
Relating to the oversight of state programs supporting community supervision.
HB 1725 Stick
Relating to the suspension of a driver?s license for a failure to pass a test for intoxication or for a refusal to consent tothe taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for alcohol and other intoxication.
HB 1771 Keel
Relating to the use of 911 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
HB 1837 Baxter
Relating to federal approval of land for habitat conservation.
HB 1849 Allen
Relating to the revocation process for certain persons released from the Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 1898 Nixon
Relating to the ability of a county to sue and be sued.
HB 1965 Uresti
Relating to the revocation process for releases who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 1986 Swinford
Relating to the appointment of counsel.
HB 2053 Smith, Wayne
Relating to group health and related benefits provided by populous counties.
HB 2188 Rodriguez
Relating to alternative methods of responding to a jury summons.
HB 2303 Keel
Relating to conditions of employment for a peaceofficer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff?s department.
HB 2312 Krusee
Relating to authorizing the use of certain taxes for the financing of a Regional Mobility Authority to issue obligations.
HB 2401 Stick
Relating to the criminal law magistrates in Travis County.
HB 2402 Stick
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Travis County.
HB 2459 Krusee
Relating to the powers and duties of a Regional Mobility Authority, including the powers of eminent domain and the power to issue bonds.
HB 2522 Krusee
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Southwest Texas State University Multi-Institution Teaching Center to finance financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 2523 Ellis
Relating to the oversight of states programs supporting community justice assistance and supporting probation services for juvenile and adult offenders.
HB 2728   Tarlton
Relating to violations of certain conditions of parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 2856 Ferrar
Relating to certain fees collected by a domestic relations office.
HB 3088 Dukes
Relating to excepting a benefits appeals committee for a public self-funded health plan from deliberating the medical or psychiatric records of an individual applicant for a benefit.
HB 3089 Dukes
Relating to competitive purchasing procedures for certain Counties.
HB 3318 Luna
Relating to the creation of funds and accounts in the State treasury.
HB 3335 Capelo
Relating to time limitation of conducting a parole revocation hearing.
HB 3396 Flores
Relating to the requirement of architects and engineers to carry errors and omissions insurance.
HB 3411 Krusee
Relating to the board of directors of an intermunicipal commuter rail district.
HB 3491 Raymond
Relating to the use 911 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
SB 457 Armbrister
Relating to the creation of a council to help the department of Public Safety improve public safety telecommunications capabilities of state agencies.
SB 501 Armbrister (Companion to HB 878, Hupp)
Relating to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
SB 511 Nelson
Relating to the adopton of a state scenic byways program.
SB 512 Nelson
Relating to billboards along highways.
SB 544 Wentworth
Relating to the authority of municipalities of counties to regulate subdivision in a municipalities?s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 549 Barrientos
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
SB 697 Barrientos
Relating to the revocation process for certain releasees who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 880 Whitmire
Relating to time allowed for disposition of certain charges regarding a violation of parole or other forms of release from prison.
SB 887 Carona
Relating to solid waste disposal fees.
SB 918 Whitmire
Relating to the issuance of a summons for an appearance related to certain violations of parole.
SB 984 Wentworth (Companion to HB 3089, Dukes)
Relating to excepting a benefits appeals committee for apublic self-funded health plan from deliberating the medical or psychiatric records of an individual applicant for a benefit.
SB 1017 Wentworth (Companion to HB 1898, Nixon)
Relating to the ability of a county to sue and be sued.
SB 1099 Barrientos
Relating to regulating subdivision plats in a county and in Extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
SB 1100 Barrientos
Relating to the regulation of nuisance odors emanating from municipal solid waste landfill facilities.
SB 1159 Barrientos
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions in counties participating in Early Action Compacts.
SB 1161 Barrientos
Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to provide services through the internet.
SB 1166 Barrientos (Companion to HB 2303, Keel)
Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff?s department.
SB1229 Wentworth (Companion to HB 3089, Dukes)
Relating to competitive purchasing procedures for certain counties.
SB 1265 Armbrister
Relating to initiating the prosecution of environmental crimes.
SB 1460 Lindsay
Relating to county fire marshals and county fire protection.
SB 1536 Wentworth (Companion to HB 1771, Keel)
Relating to 9-1-1 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
SB 1547 Janek (Companion to HB 2053, Smith, Wayne)
Relating to group health and related benefits provided by populous counties.
SB 1709 Wentworth (Companion to HB 2188, Rodriguez)
Relating to alternative methods of responding to a jury summons.
SB 1794 Barrientos (Companion to HB, 2401 Stick)
Relating to the criminal law magistrates in Travis County.

Last Modified: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:29 PM