Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for authorization of the borrowing of money on a short-term basis by a state transportation agency for transportation-related projects, and the issuance of bonds and other public securities secured by the state highway fund.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain benefits in certain public retirement systems may not be reduced or impaired.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Veterans' Land Board to make certain payments on revenue bonds and to use assets in certain funds to provide for veterans homes and a constitutional amendment relating to the use of income and appreciation of the permanent school fund.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to authorize and govern the operation of wineries in this state.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing constitutional amendments limiting the public taking of private property, establishing the national research university fund to fund emerging research universities, and eliminating the higher education fund.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to commending all those in Denton County who participated in the emergency response to Hurricane Ike.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of Horace Arnold Durham of Pecan Gap.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating the Sulphur Springs Wildcats football team on winning the 2008 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Denton Chamber of Commerce.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to commending Michael William Heskett for his 26 years of service to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to honoring Calvin Nelson Clyde, Jr., of Tyler on his 88th birthday.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations; and authorizing the legislature to provide for the administration and enforcement of uniform standards and procedures for appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment to allow an officer or enlisted member of the Texas State Guard or other state militia or military force to hold other civil offices.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations; and authorizing the legislature to provide for the administration and enforcement of uniform standards and procedures for appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the operations of and transportation planning and expenditures by the Texas Department of Transportation and planning organizations.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to state support for general academic teaching institutions in this state.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to block scheduling for certain associate degree and certificate programs at public junior colleges.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by advanced placement examination at public institutions of higher education.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a report to the legislature regarding the elimination of toll roads.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs.

Proceedings of the House of Representatives of Texas for the fourteenth day of the regular session of the 82nd Legislature documenting legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order.

Proceedings of the House of Representatives of Texas for the twenty-ninth day of the regular session of the 82nd Legislature documenting legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order.