Tracking Lists for Bills 2007 Please click on the bill number below for the update you desire to view.   Workers' Compensation   HB 34 Author Solomons   Last Action  01/29/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the prohibition of certain payments or other inducements regarding a workers' compensation claim; providing an administrative violation. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 672 Author Swinford   Last Action  02/26/2007 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company and the application of certain statutes to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 192 by Brimer, Identical, 02/13/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed       HB 724 Author Solomons   Last Action  02/06/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to resolution of certain disputes regarding workers' compensation claims for medical benefits. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 886 Author Giddings   Last Action  02/20/2007 H Left pending in committee Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to an optional preauthorization plan for the workers' compensation return-to-work pilot program for small employers. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1003 Author Giddings   Last Action  02/20/2007 H Left pending in committee Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to professional licensing requirements for independent review of certain medical decisions regarding workers' compensation claims. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1005 Author Giddings   Last Action  02/12/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the timely submission of a claim for payment by a workers' compensation health care provider. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1006 Author Giddings   Last Action  02/20/2007 H Left pending in committee Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to physician licensing requirements for utilization review of medical decisions regarding workers' compensation claims. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1247 Author Taylor   Last Action  02/13/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to workers' compensation subclaims. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1285 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/14/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to accreditation requirements for certain workers' compensation insurers and self-insurers. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1301 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/14/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain judicial review proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 287 by Lucio, Identical, 01/30/2007 S Referred to State Affairs       HB 1306 Author Taylor   Last Action  02/20/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to workers' compensation subclaims. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1464 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/20/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to peer reviews of health care services performed under the workers' compensation system. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1465 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/20/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the payment of benefits under an interlocutory order under the workers' compensation system. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1664 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/20/2007 H Filed Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system. House Committee N/A Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1730 Author Leibowitz   Last Action  02/21/2007 H Filed Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts between an employer who does not have workers' compensation coverage and an employee of the employer. House Committee N/A Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1731 Author Leibowitz   Last Action  02/21/2007 H Filed Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to reporting requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance. House Committee N/A Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1772 Author Villarreal   Last Action  02/21/2007 H Filed Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to reporting requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance; providing administrative penalties. House Committee N/A Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     SB 287 Author Lucio   Last Action  01/30/2007 S Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain judicial review proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier. House Committee N/A Senate Committee State Affairs (In) Companion HB 1301 by Zedler, Identical, 02/14/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry       SB 458 Author Watson   Last Action  02/21/2007 S Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to workers' compensation medical benefits for certain prosthetic or orthotic devices. House Committee N/A Senate Committee State Affairs (In) Companion N/A     SB 471 Author Brimer   Last Action  02/21/2007 S Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to certain information reporting requirements regarding workers' compensation claims. House Committee N/A Senate Committee State Affairs (In) Companion HB 1914 by Eiland, Identical, 02/23/2007 H Filed       SB 518 Author Ellis   Last Action  02/08/2007 S Filed Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to eligibility for and computation of workers' compensation benefits for certain members of the state military. House Committee N/A Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A   Immigration   HB 28 Author Berman | et al.   Last Action  01/29/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the eligibility of an individual born in this state whose parents are illegal aliens to receive state benefits. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 29 Author Berman | et al.   Last Action  01/29/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to certain destinations outside the United States. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 38 Author Solomons | et al.   Last Action  01/29/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 39 Author Paxton | et al.   Last Action  02/06/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion HB 159 by Zedler, Duplicate, 02/06/2007 H Referred to State Affairs       HB 40 Author Paxton | et al.   Last Action  01/29/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to requiring certain applicants for and recipients of medical assistance to provide proof of citizenship or nationality and of identity. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 104 Author Riddle | et al.   Last Action  02/06/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 291 Author Jackson, Jim   Last Action  02/06/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program; providing a penalty. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 116 by Carona, Identical, 01/29/2007 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.       HB 325 Author Leibowitz   Last Action  01/31/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to construction projects employing undocumented workers. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 326 Author Leibowitz   Last Action  01/31/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to fees authorized by the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 351 Author Anchia | et al.   Last Action  02/01/2007 H Referred to Economic Development Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to prohibiting a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund to a recipient who employs an undocumented worker. House Committee Economic Development (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 904 Author Zedler | et al.   Last Action  02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 905 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to verifying the immigration status of certain defendants confined in correctional facilities. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 906 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 907 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 908 Author Zedler | et al.   Last Action  02/08/2007 H Referred to Government Reform Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to verify employee information through the federal work authorization program. House Committee Government Reform (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 931 Author Harper-Brown | et al.   Last Action  02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the verification of legal presence in the United States of an applicant for a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 932 Author Harper-Brown | et al.   Last Action  02/08/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to requiring that a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license issued by the Department of Public Safety state whether the holder is a citizen of the United States. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 941 Author Cook, Byron   Last Action  02/27/2007 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the penalty for the fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1012 Author Riddle | et al.   Last Action  02/12/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws by local governments. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1256 Author Hilderbran   Last Action  02/14/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 1527 Author Zedler   Last Action  02/21/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to exemplary damages awarded to an illegal immigrant. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HCR 11 Author Solomons   Last Action  02/07/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Directing the attorney general to seek recovery of money from the federal government for costs incurred by the state in dealing with illegal immigration and to demand federal enforcement of federal immigration laws. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     SB 268 Author Patrick, Dan   Last Action  01/30/2007 S Referred to Finance Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to a destination outside the United States and to the use of the revenue for border security purposes. House Committee N/A Senate Committee Finance (In) Companion N/A     SB 773 Author Patrick, Dan   Last Action  02/20/2007 S Filed Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by illegal aliens and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens suspected of committing criminal offenses. House Committee N/A Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A   General   HB 34 Author Solomons   Last Action  01/29/2007 H Referred to Business & Industry Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the prohibition of certain payments or other inducements regarding a workers' compensation claim; providing an administrative violation. House Committee Business & Industry (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 119 Author Brown, Fred   Last Action  02/19/2007 H Left pending in committee Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the exemption from competitive bidding for certain purchases. House Committee Government Reform (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 156 Author Pickett   Last Action  01/30/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the determination of a taxable entity's total revenue for purposes of the revised franchise tax. House Committee Ways & Means (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 295 Author Farrar   Last Action  01/31/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the regulation of and claims against residential home builders. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 326 Author Leibowitz   Last Action  01/31/2007 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to fees authorized by the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act. House Committee State Affairs (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 327 Author Leibowitz   Last Action  02/21/2007 H Left pending in committee Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the minimum wage. House Committee Economic Development (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 338 Author Leibowitz   Last Action  01/31/2007 H Referred to Insurance Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the collection and reporting of employment information regarding beneficiaries of certain health care services and employee health benefit plan coverage. House Committee Insurance (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 447 Author Callegari   Last Action  02/26/2007 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds. House Committee Government Reform (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 356 by Jackson, Mike, Identical, 02/21/2007 S Referred to Government Organization       HB 451 Author Thompson   Last Action  02/21/2007 H Left pending in committee Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the minimum wage. House Committee Economic Development (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 95 by Ellis | et al., Identical, 01/23/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce       HB 463 Author Flores   Last Action  02/05/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting; providing an administrative penalty. House Committee Licensing & Administrative Procedures (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 497 Author Madden   Last Action  02/05/2007 H Referred to Civil Practices Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to resolution of disputes arising under certain construction contracts. House Committee Civil Practices (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 506 Author Bailey   Last Action  02/05/2007 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the regulation of the practice of construction and program management for capital improvement projects of school districts. House Committee Licensing & Administrative Procedures (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 487 by Deuell, Identical, 02/21/2007 S Referred to Education       HB 507 Author Bailey   Last Action  02/05/2007 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the submission and opening of bids, proposals, and statements of qualifications for contracts involving school district facilities. House Committee Public Education (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 547 Author Farrar   Last Action  02/06/2007 H Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to monitoring and controlling emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty. House Committee Environmental Regulation (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 93 by Gallegos, Identical, 01/23/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources       HB 548 Author Farrar   Last Action  02/06/2007 H Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the implementation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a low-emission vehicle program. House Committee Environmental Regulation (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion SB 124 by Ellis | et al., Identical, 01/29/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources       HB 549 Author Farrar   Last Action  02/06/2007 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to environmental review of toll projects. House Committee Transportation (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A     HB 576 Author Smith, Wayne   Last Action  02/21/2007 H Left pending in committee Caption Version Introduced Caption Relating to the bid bond form of bid deposit for certain special district construction projects. House Committee Natural Resources (In) Senate Committee N/A Companion N/A