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Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.	AN ACT relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle B, Title 10, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 328 to read as follows: CHAPTER 328. COUNTY PARK B...	Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.	AN ACT relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 791.011, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsections (h-1) and (h-2) to read as follows: (h-1) ...	Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.
Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances.	AN ACT relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 12, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 12.1141 to read as follows: Sec. 12.1141. REVISI...	Relating to revising, revoking, or denying renewal of charters of open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances.
Congratulating Matt Dearmon on his selection as the Round Rock ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2009.	WHEREAS, Matt Dearmon has been named the 2009 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Round Rock Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dearmon is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in education; an enthusiastic student, he will begin addit...	Congratulating Matt Dearmon on his selection as the Round Rock ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2009.
Relating to the reduction in force of teachers employed by a school district.	AN ACT relating to the reduction in force of teachers employed by a school district. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 21.157, Education Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 21.157. NECESSARY REDUCTION OF PERSONNEL. A teacher employed under a continuing contract may be rele...	Relating to the reduction in force of teachers employed by a school district.
Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person.	AN ACT relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by adding Article 2.253 to read as follows: Art. 2.253. INFORMATION ...	Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person.
Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.	AN ACT relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 533.01315, Government Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (b-1) to read a...	Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.	AN ACT relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 29.0822(a), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Notwithstanding Section 25.081 or 25.082, a school district may apply to the commissioner to...	Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011 and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds; and declaring an emergency.	82(1) HB 2-Introduced version-Bill Text By: Pitts H.B. No. 2 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011 and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expen...	Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011 and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds; and declaring an emergency.
Relating to creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Compact.	AN ACT relating to creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Compact. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (a) The legislature finds that the Interstate Health Care Compact authorizes the legislature to suspend the operation of federal laws, rules, regulations,...	Relating to creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Compact.
Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.	AN ACT relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 28.025, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c-2) to read as follows: (c-2) The State Board of...	Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
Relating to the governance of home-rule school districts.	AN ACT relating to the governance of home-rule school districts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 12.011, Education Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsections (c) and (d) to read as follows: (b) The adoption of a home-rule school district charter by a sc...	Relating to the governance of home-rule school districts.
Relating to notice required for termination of a teacher's probationary contract or nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract.	AN ACT relating to notice required for termination of a teacher's probationary contract or nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 21.103(a), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The board of trustees of a school district may term...	Relating to notice required for termination of a teacher's probationary contract or nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract.
Relating to requirements for students to be assessed in certain subjects and in certain grades.	AN ACT relating to requirements for students to be assessed in certain subjects and in certain grades. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 39.023, Education Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsections (a-2) through (a-7) to read as follows: (a) The agency sh...	Relating to requirements for students to be assessed in certain subjects and in certain grades.
Relating to unpaid furloughs for state employees.	AN ACT relating to unpaid furloughs for state employees. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 658.007, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsections (c), (d), and (e) to read as follows: (c) Notwithstanding other law, including Sections 658.003 and 658.004, or terms of contract...	Relating to unpaid furloughs for state employees.
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.	AN ACT relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 11, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 11.172 to read as follows: Sec. 11.172. POSTING OF TEN COMMANDMENTS. The board of trustees of an i...	Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Relating to elementary class size limits in public schools.	AN ACT relating to elementary class size limits in public schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 25.112, Education Code, is amended by amending Subsection (d) and adding Subsection (d-1) to read as follows: (d) On application of a school district, the commissioner may except...	Relating to elementary class size limits in public schools.
Relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after transferring or moving from one public school to another.	AN ACT relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after transferring or moving from one public school to another. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 33, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 33.088 to...	Relating to the eligibility of a student to participate in extracurricular activities or competitions after transferring or moving from one public school to another.
Relating to providing for efficient government resource allocation.	AN ACT relating to providing for efficient government resource allocation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 42 Education Code is amended by adding a new section as follows: Sec. 42.502. Taxpayer Savings Grant Program. Any parent or legal guardian of a school-age child who resid...	Relating to providing for efficient government resource allocation.
Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.	AN ACT relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article 35.16(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended to read as follows: (a) A challenge for cause is an objection made to a particul...	Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.
Recognizing Ruby Minelva Nanton of Houston on the occasion of her 100th birthday.	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Ruby Minelva Nanton of Houston on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and WHEREAS, Ruby Minelva Nanton was born on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent on March 15, 1909; she realized her long-held wish to immigrate to the United States on Ju...	Recognizing Ruby Minelva Nanton of Houston on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties.	AN ACT relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the changes in law made by this Act will reduce the state's costs for health care and...	Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties.
Relating to reporting by state agencies on the financial effect of providing services to illegal immigrants.	AN ACT relating to reporting by state agencies on the financial effect of providing services to illegal immigrants. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 2052, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 2052.004 to read as follows: Sec. 2052.004. LEGISLATIVE APPROPR...	Relating to reporting by state agencies on the financial effect of providing services to illegal immigrants.
Relating to the duty of a local law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of certain arrested persons by use of the federal Secure Communities program.	AN ACT relating to the duty of a local law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of certain arrested persons by use of the federal Secure Communities program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by adding Article 2.252 to rea...	Relating to the duty of a local law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of certain arrested persons by use of the federal Secure Communities program.
Relating to hearings on public school educator contracts.	AN ACT relating to hearings on public school educator contracts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 21, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 21.1041 to read as follows: Sec. 21.1041. HEARING UNDER PROBATIONARY CONTRACT. A teacher is entitled to: (1) a hearin...	Relating to hearings on public school educator contracts.
Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.	AN ACT relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 29.255, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the agency shall allo...	Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
Relating to the minimum salary for and minimum service required of certain public school employees.	AN ACT relating to the minimum salary for and minimum service required of certain public school employees. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. (a) The following provisions of the Education Code are repealed: (1) Section 21.401; (2) Section 21.402; (3) Section 21.403; (4) Section 21.410(l)...	Relating to the minimum salary for and minimum service required of certain public school employees.
Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax, to the use of revenue from the tax, and to the enforcement of the tax.	AN ACT relating to an increase in the cigarette tax, to the use of revenue from the tax, and to the enforcement of the tax. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 154.021(b), Tax Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) The tax rates are: (1) $123 [$70.50] per thousand on cigarettes ...	Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax, to the use of revenue from the tax, and to the enforcement of the tax.
Relating to a disciplinary proceeding for a professional employee of a school district based on the employee's use of physical force against a student.	AN ACT relating to a disciplinary proceeding for a professional employee of a school district based on the employee's use of physical force against a student. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 22.0512(a), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) A professional employee...	Relating to a disciplinary proceeding for a professional employee of a school district based on the employee's use of physical force against a student.
Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact.	AN ACT relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Title 15, Insurance Code, is amended by adding Chapter 5002 to read as follows: CHAPTER 5002. INTERSTATE HEALTH CARE COMPACT Sec. 5002.001. EXECUTION OF COMPACT. This state enacts the Interstate Hea...	Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact.
Relating to the Medicaid program and alternate methods of providing health services to low-income persons in this state.	AN ACT relating to the Medicaid program and alternate methods of providing health services to low-income persons in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle I, Title 4, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 537 to read as follows: CHAPTER 537. MEDICAID REFORM WAIVE...	Relating to the Medicaid program and alternate methods of providing health services to low-income persons in this state.
Relating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.	AN ACT relating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 33, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 33.0832 to read as follows: Sec. 3...	Relating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
Relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults.	AN ACT relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 22.003(b), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) In addition to all other days of leave provided by this section or by th...	Relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults.
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.	AN ACT relating to the regulation of certain animals. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 822.007, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 822.007. LOCAL REGULATION OF DOGS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), this [This] subchapter does not prohibit a mu...	Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system.	AN ACT relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 39, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 39.0221 to read as follows: Sec. 39.0...	Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system.
Relating to reducing costs in public school extracurricular activities.	AN ACT relating to reducing costs in public school extracurricular activities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 33, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 33.090 to read as follows: Sec. 33.090. COST REDUCTIONS IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. (a) The Universi...	Relating to reducing costs in public school extracurricular activities.
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.	AN ACT relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Title 8, Penal Code, is amended to read as follows: TITLE 8. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN L...	Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.	AN ACT relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 30, Penal Code, is amended by adding Section 30.055 to read as f...	Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.
Relating to a county mental health services Medicaid waiver program.	AN ACT relating to a county mental health services Medicaid waiver program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 531, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 531.0226 to read as follows: Sec. 531.0226. COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM. (a) I...	Relating to a county mental health services Medicaid waiver program.
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.	AN ACT relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter B, Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: SUB...	Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.