In December 1999, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entered into an Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its Rebuild America Program to promote conservation and reduce utility costs in public housing through forums, research, demonstration, and evaluation. The IAA was effectively implemented from November 2000 to December 2002. Under the IAA, Rebuild America established 31 new partnerships with public housing authorities, started 6 new partnerships with organizations that focus on public housing, and initiated new projects with 6 existing Rebuild America public housing partnerships. These 43 partnerships directly involved 51 public housing authorities in 77 energy-related projects (several of the 43 partnerships involved multiple housing authorities and projects). Rebuild America assistance on these projects encompassed a wide range of activities, including planning assistance on energy management and capital investment, reviews of utility consumption and metering options, assistance in implementing HUD's energy incentives, design reviews and energy analyses, and assistance in the development of energy projects and resident programs. In addition, Rebuild America made presentations to housing authorities on energy efficiency opportunities and solutions and provided energy training on selected topics at 23 conferences and workshops that impacted many more housing authorities. …

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to responsibility for payment for transport by ambulance of a recipient of medical assistance in certain circumstances.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to benefits for members of the state military forces called to active state duty.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the purchase of insurance by certain municipalities through competitive bidding and proposal procedures.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the collection of a fee from certain nonresident attorneys requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a Texas court.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to expulsion of students from public schools for certain conduct.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to notice requirements for certain portable facilities under the Clean Air Act.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to disease management programs for certain Medicaid recipients.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to use of the internal mail system of a governmental agency to deliver political advertising; providing a criminal penalty.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the rights of spouses in relation to separate and community property.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the operation of certain employer coalitions and cooperatives established for the provision of health benefits coverage.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to public institutions of higher education of students with nontraditional secondary educations.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the confidentiality of certain reports of criminal activity and to immunity from civil liability for certain persons making or receiving those reports.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to emergency services districts.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the clarification by a county of the existence of a public interest in certain roads.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to contracts between certain health care providers and health benefit plans.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to corporations.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to participation by a defendant in a state boot camp program.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to continuation of a residence homestead d valorem tax exemption when the owner temporarily ceases occupying the homestead due to military service or other causes.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the use of a portion of medical school tuition for student loan repayment assistance for physicians.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the application and enforcement of traffic regulations in private subdivisions in certain counties.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the frequency of public school teacher appraisals.