Correspondence issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In fiscal year 2003, the Department of Defense expects to spend more than $18 billion to develop, acquire, and operate satellites and other space-related systems. Satellite systems collect information on the capabilities and intentions of potential adversaries. They enable military forces to be warned of a missile attack and to communicate and navigate while avoiding hostile action. And they provide information that allows forces to precisely attack targets in ways that minimize collateral damage and loss of life. DOD's satellites also enable global communications, television broadcasts, weather forecasting; navigation of ships, planes, trucks, and cars; and synchronization of computers, communications, and electric power grids. Congress requested that we review reports we issued on satellite and other space-related programs over the past two decades and identify common problems affecting these programs."

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Of the approximately 700,000 veterans of the Persian Gulf War, many have undiagnosed illnesses. The Department of Defense (DOD) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have concluded, using computer plume modeling, that no U.S. troops were exposed to hazardous substances because plumes--clouds of chemical warfare agents--could not have reached the troops. GAO was asked to assess DOD and CIA plume modeling to determine whether DOD's conclusions could be supported. GAO's final assessment will be reported at a later date."

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to agriculture and the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the finality of a grade issued by a public school teacher.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the release on bond of certain applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to honoring the musical legacy of Robert "Wolfman Jack" Smith.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of Cordelia Maxine Knight of Paris.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to urging the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to authorize any section 1115 demonstration waivers.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to urging congress to enact the Children First SCHIP Improvement Act of 2003 and enact legislation further extending the availability of 2000 and 2001 SCHIP allotments until 2005.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to honoring the life of P. A. Thomas, Jr., of Titus County.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in the total amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a six-person jury in a district court misdemeanor trial.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a two-year period for the redemption of a mineral interest sold for unpaid ad valorem taxes at a tax sale.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation property owned by a religious organization that is leased for use as a school or that is owned with the intent of expanding or constructing a religious facility.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the filling of a temporary vacancy in a public office created by the activation for military service of a public officer.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to honoring Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Howard of San Angelo for heroic bravery displayed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating U.S. Olympian Todd Hays of Del Rio.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating Ray and Kimberly Faust of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Konner Mikus Faust.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a current or retired faculty member of a public college or university to receive compensation for service on the governing body of a water district.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home equity line of credit, providing for administrative interpretation of home equity lending law, and otherwise relating to the making, refinancing, repayment, and enforcement of home equity loans.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a closed meeting for a school board deliberation that will necessarily reveal personally identifiable information about a public school student.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to management of the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway.