Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities, the provision of severance tax credits and exemptions and other incentives and procedures for producing oil or gas from certain wells or plugging wells, and the procedure for computing severance taxes in connection with certain gas sales; imposing an administrative penalty.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate commemorating the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the East Texas Oil Field on October 3, 1930.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate honoring Pope Benedict XVI on his election to the papacy.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate honoring Jim M. Alsup of Midland for his lifelong commitment to philanthropy.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that certain economic development programs do not constitute a debt.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners and the regulation of health care professions regulated by those state agencies; providing administrative penalties.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to protective services and certain family law matters; providing penalties.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives recognizing Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle for their observance of the National Day of Prayer.