Welcome to the 82nd session of the Texas House of Representatives.

THE SPEAKER: The House will come to order. Members, please register.

Have all registered.

Quorum is present. The House and the gallery please rise for the invocation. Chair recognizes Representative Raymond to introduce our pastor of the day.

REP. RICHARD RAYMOND: Thank you. Mr. Speaker, members, I'd like to thank Minister (name) for joins us today and reading us a prayer. Minister (Zuniga) at the Bible of Institute in Lubbock, Texas. He currently serves as a minster for the Loredo Church of Christ. He was also served at Johnson Church of Chris in San Angelo for 19 years. Mr. Darby in Magnolia Church, Mr. Price in Houston, (Name de Christ) of Midland. He has served as a minister for 38 years. He's also joined here today with his wife, Hope and the good friend, Judge Jack Miller. Please, members, and help me welcome Minister Miguel Zuniga.

MINISTER: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, honorable Representatives and ladies and gentlemen, it is my privilege and honor to come before you calling for the presence of God before this assembly of the House of Representatives. I want to acknowledge Representative Richard Raymond for -- from District 42 of Loredo, for his gracious invitation extended to me for this special invocation, but before I give the invocation, I would like to bring a reading from the holy scriptures based on the book of Psalms and the reading is as follows: For the Lord's love, the just he will not forsake his faithful one. The mouth of the righteous man utters with him and his son speaks what is just. The law of his God is in his heart. His feet do not sweat. May this truth and promise be ours today. Shall we pray.

To a sovereign God we pray to you for our sovereign state affect us. May your mercy and kindness be with us this day. Help us to be aware of these, your blessings. To the citizens of this great state and all who fight. Gracious father, you have told us that righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are the people who knows the shout who walk or Lord in the light of your faith. Our prayer for this body of Representatives chosen by the people is for your guidance and lumination in their deliberation and the decision making. For the good of the many father. This is our prayer for these good men and women. Oh, mighty God, we commend these servants to you. Gracious father, we pray for those who have lost family members in the current and persistent conflicts of the world. We ask that you would tenderly embrace them with the comfort of your spirit, heal their pain with the healing balm of your hand that heals all wombs, father God, we pray. You would show them the love you express in the sacrifice of your son Jesus father God, cause your face to shine upon the men and the women in this institution. As they carry out your call on their lives and fulfill your will for this fate. So many of our people are going through difficult economic hardships. Help all of us to rely more on you as we look for answers that could bring relieve. This we ask of you, father, who are respecting those within the sound of my voice, who may adhere to different faith, I offer this prayer in your son's name our Lord. amen. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Huberty the read the pledge of allegations.

REP. DAN HUBERTY: Mr. Speaker, members, if you will please join me in honoring the Texas flag and the U.S. flag.

(Pledge of allegation)

THE SPEAKER: Chair here excuses the absent members. Excuse Representative Van Taylor because of important business in the district of Representative Phillips. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. It's awarded.

Representative Raymond moves the house in reading of the bills at end of today's business. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. It's awarded.

Chair recognizes Representative Howard to introduce our doctors of the day.

REP. DONNA HOWARD: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members, we were so fortunate on Valentine's Day to have a loving couple with us again. They are with us so many times Dr. John and Judith (Ekerson?) They've actually been married this year 47 years. -- even on this earth. So, any way, we are so grateful to have them here always to help us out. Please thank the Ekersons for being with us today on Valentine's Day.

THE SPEAKER: Madam door keeper.

DOOR KEEPER: Mr. Speaker, I have a messenger from the senate at the door of the House.

THE SPEAKER: Mr. Messenger.

MESSENGER: Mr. Speaker, I'm directed by the senate to inform The House for the --

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Castro for motion.

REP. JOAQUIN CASTRO: Mr. Speaker, Members, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 333.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. It's awarded.

Chair lays out H.R. 333. The Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: H.R. 333 by Castro whereas whereas, a distinguished group from St. Mary's university is gathering at the State capitol on February fourteen, 2011, to celebrate the school and its important contributions to the Lone Star state; and whereas, the oldest university in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic university in Texas, St. Mary's was established by marry rannist brothers and priests in 185 two; it is one hundred thirty five acre campus northwest of downtown is home to a diverse student body with a current enrollment of approximately four thousand; a thirteen to one student to faculty ratio fosters a close anytime and supportive economic community; and whereas this notable liberal arts institution has built a national reputation for the quality of its programs and for fostering a spirit of civic engagement; substantiate marry's university is the Alma matter of more than three hundred elected officials who have served both our state and our nation with distinction more over more than seventy percent of the university's students participate in community service activities; and whereas the Carnegie Foundation granted Saint Mary's University its prestiges community engagement classification in recognition of the school's mission driven focus on economic rigger, community service, and civic participation, Washington monthly magazine rated Saint Mary's first in the nation for promoting an ethic of service to country, fostering scientific and humanist I can research, and performing as an engine of socially mobility; more over, the John tell me complete foundation lists it as a college that builds character and the Princeton review and campus compact named it one of the nation's top colleges with a conscience; and whereas in addition to its outstanding economic programs, the school takes pride in its threat I can record; it has won five national titles in basketball, baseball, softball, and golf and is home to one hundred sixty seven all American scholar athletes; and whereas, skillfully guided since 2000 by President doctor. Charles Cotrell, St. Mary's University continues to build on its rich tradition of economic excellence while encouraging leadership and service to the greater community; now, therefore, be it resolved that the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas legislature hereby honor St. Mary's University for its exceptional contributions to higher education and extend to the visiting delegation best wishes for a memorable day at the State capitol.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Castro.

REP. JOAQUIN CASTRO: Mr. Speaker, Members, please help me welcome some very distinguished guests from St. Mary's university along standing catholic made such a significant contribution to the community and to the life not only in San Antonio but in Texas of the nation. The student body members have been congressmen, U.S. senators, and judges in Texas and throughout the United States and I want to introduce you to few of the folks that came up here from San Antonio the first is doctor Charles Catrell who is the President of the St. Mary's since 1998, about 12, 13 years. He's getting ready to retire in May of 2012. He was the first lay in other words, mon-priest brother of the President of the St. Mary's university and he has done an incredible, wonderful job. The second is Mr. Robert Elizondo who served as the chairman of the St. Mary's University board of trustees since 2008. Mr. Elizondo retired from the United Parcel Service in 2001 and his final position as the UPS was as Miami based vice president of operation of Americas. Third is Major General Freddie Volunzuela. General Volunzuela, when he retired in 2004 was the highest ranking Hispanic in the U.S. military. He received numerous military honors and declarations including that the Defense Distinguished Service medal, Defense Service medal, region of merit, army commendation medal, and Humanitarian Service medal.

And finally, we have a student with us Alexandria Alex McCoy. She's a senior and president of the student government association. She's from Arlington, and she is a recipient of the very important TEG, Tuition Equalization Grant that the State of Texas provides the students attending private universities in Texas. Please along with the students and the students and other folks at St. Mary's, please stand up in the gallery? Please help me give them a warm welcome.

Mr. Speaker, I move passage.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion, any objection? Chair hears none. Motion's passed. Yes, chair recognizes Representative Jones McClendon.

THE SPEAKER: Members, can we have your attention.

REP. MCCLENDON: Chair and members, I move that all members' name be added to the resolution.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Any objection? Chair hears none. Motion is granted.

Chair recognizes Representative Harless for a motion.

REP. PATRICIA HARLESS: Mr. Speaker, members, I'd like to suspend all the necessary rules to take up and consider H.R. 286.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion. Any objection? Chair hears none. Motion is granted.

Chair lays out House Resolution No. 286. Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: H.R. 286 by Harless. Congratulating Georgia Dempster on her retirement as judge of the 308th judicial district of Texas.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Harless.

REP. PATRICIA HARLESS: Members this resolution graduates the Honorable Georgia Dempster on her retirement as judge on 308th judicial district Court of Texas.

Move adoption.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. The resolution is passed.

Chair recognizes Representative Eissler.

REP. ROB EISSLER: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I would like to suspend all necessary rules and take up and consider House Resolution 413.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none. the motion is granted. Chair lays out H.R. number 413.

Clerk will read the Bill.

CLERK: H.R. 413 by Eissler. Whereas, Members of Association of Texas Professional Educators are visiting the state capitol on February fourteen, 2011; and whereas, ATPE is owned and governed by a membership of more than education professionals, making it the largest independent educators' association in the nation; and whereas under the able guidance of more than 5,000 volunteers who serve as state, regional, and local unit leaders,ATPE provides participants with information and resources that help them in the classroom and other areas of their professional lives; and whereas by coordinating efforts to address the serious issues that educators and children confront on a daily basis, members of ATPE have served as a unifying force in improving our schools, and their initiatives are making a positive difference in the Lone Star state; now, therefore, be it removed that the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas legislature hereby recognize February 14, 2011, as association of Texas professional educators day at the State capitol and extent to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and productive visit to Austin; and, be it further removed that an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Eissler.

REP. ROB EISSLER: Thank you, Mr. Speaker today is special day and I know it's not just because there's a lot of members here wearing red outfits or red ties. I guess today being the ATPE legislative day at the capitol -- and it's most appropriate that the legislature in the State of Texas give the valentine to you, ATP educator. Thank you.

And of course my having served on a local school board for a number of years -- Conroe are here today and I want you to know that their still in leadership position and I think all the good work that our teachers do can be focused on today and the rest of this session and I think it's most appropriate that this body appreciates all the work that you do and thanks the association of Texas professional educator for visiting with us today. Thank you.

And I -- Mr. Speaker I move adoption and in all members' my name is be added today the resolution.

THE SPEAKER: Mr. Eissler move the adoption and ask that all members' names be added to the resolution. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. Resolution is passed.

Chair recognizes Representative Huberty.

REP. DAN HUBERTY: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, as chairman Eissler has stated this is a special day for us and I would like to recognize the ATPE members from one of my districts, Humble ISD. And we had a great visit this morning but certainly appreciate the work that your doing on behalf of our children and specifically my daughter's school teacher is here Ms. Rider and thank you for everything that you do for my child. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative King.

REP. KING: Very good. All you teachers from District 71, stand up please. We have a great group here unless they ran out of to the senate. Any ways if you are not here oh, there they are. Up there very good appreciate what you do and stay with us we are going to work very hard with this budget and see what we do. But right now, stay in the game as offer to the students thanks for being here.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Anderson.

REP. CHARLES "DOC" ANDERSON: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I'd like to talk a moment to welcome the folks from the absolute heart of Texas that is McClin County and put their time and energy to come down today and we sure appreciate it. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Dutton for a motion.

REP. DUTTON: Mr. Speaker, members, I move to suspend all necessary rules take up and consider House Resolution 384 which honors Misa Watanabe, a exchange student from Japan who is visiting us today.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. Motion is granted. Chair lays out H.R. number 384. Clerk will read the Bill.

CLERK: H.R. 384 by Dutton.Whereas, Misa Watanabe of Makuhari, Japan, is touring AUstin on February 14, 2011, and her visit to the State capitol helps to reenforce the long standing bonds of friendship between the People of her nation and the State of Texas; and whereas the daughter of Kunio and Reiko Watanabe, Ms. Watanabe grew up in Chiba, Tokyo, and graduated from Inage High School in 2009; this former exchange student previously spent time in the State when she lived in Houston with the Joyner family; currently, she is studying international business at RikkyoIk university in ebukuro a talented pianist and an avid music fan, she always enjoys a number of hobbies, including table tense, running, bike riding, and reading; and whereas just as young Texans benefit by spending time abroad students from other countries gain valuable insights into the history and culture of the Lone Star state by enjoying the famous hospitality of Texans; the bridges of the understanding that are built when young men and women travel internationally play a vital role in helping the next generation of leaders develop a prosper in our increasingly global society; and whereas, Ms. Wantanabe's Visit to the state capitol provides a fitting opportunity to welcome her back to the Lone Star state and to celebrate the intellect actual curiosity and spirit of adventure shared by all world travelers; now therefore be it resolved that the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas legislature hereby recognize Misa Watanabe as an honorary Texan and extend to her sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit to Austin; and be it further removed that an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Watanabe as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Mr. Dutton.

REP. HAROLD V. DUTTON, JR.,: Mr. Speaker and members, I hope you join me in welcoming to the Texas House of Representatives and to State of Texas Ms. Misa Watanabe who is on the speaker's bed and accompany today by Ms. Vallerie Joyner Joaner and so I would ask to move adopt the resolution and ask you to join in giving her a great big round of applause for all of her hard work.

I move adoption to resolution that all members' names be added to the resolution, Mr. Speaker.

THE SPEAKER: Members, Mr. Dutton moved to pass the resolution, add all members' names to the resolution. Any objection? Chair hears none. The resolution is passed.

Chair recognizes Representative Hughes.

REP. BRYAN HUGHES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members, I move to suspend all necessary rules at this time house in current resolution 48 honoring theFannie Marchman Garden Club on a 75th anniversary.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Any objection? Chair hears none. The motion is granted.

Chair lays out H.C.R. 48. Clerk will read the Bill.

CLERK: H.C.R. 48 by Hughes. Honoring the Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola on its 75th anniversary from its founding.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Hughes.

REP. BRYAN HUGHES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members, move adoption.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion. Chair hears none -- chair heres no objection, the motion is granted.

Chair recognizes Representative White.

REP. JAMES WHITE: Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 337 in honor of Lufkin/Angelina County Day.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion by Representative white. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. The motion is granted. Chair lays out H.R. 337. Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: H.R. 337 by White. Whereas the celebration of Lufkin/Angelina county day at the State capitol on February ten, 2011, provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding part of the Lone Star state and to welcome visitors from the area, including members of the Lufkin chamber of commerce and of the leadership Lufkin class of 2011-2012. And whereas organized in 1846, Angelina County was named for a Hainai Indian girl who is said to have aided Spanish missionaries living in the area around 1690; the county is situated in the Texas forest country amid the rolling hills of east Texas, in a region nestled between the Angelina river on the north and Neches river on the south and whereas since the arrival of the railroads in the 1880s, Angelina in a county has benefited from a thriving lumber business, and over the years, a variety of other industries have flourished as well, including farming and manufacturing and whereas residents of Angelina in a county enjoy a wealth of recreational opportunities the county is home to the Angelina National forest, and the region's largest lake, the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, offers superior bass fishing and an out let for swimming and boating; Lufkin, the county seat, features such popular attractions as the Texas forestry museum, the museum of east Texas, and the Ellen Trout Zoo; and whereas Angelina North America county has long been an area rich in natural and cultural resources, the it gives the members of this chamber great plesh to honor the many significant contributions that this fine Texas county has made to our state; now, therefore be it removed that the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas legislature hereby recognize February ten, 2011, as Lufkin/Angelina county day at the State capitol and extend is to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative White.

REP. JAMES WHITE: Mr. Speaker and members, we had an significant delegation at the capitol last Thursday for Lufkin/Angelina day. We were unable to recognize them because of the House was not convening. We had an excellent day with the leader throughout Angelina County and Lufkin joining us and I would simply like to recognize their house for -- recognize them from our House floor that Lufkin and Angelina do for east Texas and for our great state.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I move adoption of House Resolution 337.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objection? Chair hears none. The adoption the adoption is proved. Resolution is passed.

Chair recognizes Representative Driver.

REP. JOE DRIVER: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members. Members, I move to submit S.C.R. 15 for consideration.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objection? Chair hears none. The rules are suspended.

Chair lays out H.C.R. 15.

Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: H.C.R 15 by Whitmire. Granting legislation the other permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February nine, 2011, and ending on Monday, February fourteen, 2011.

THE SPEAKER: Members, this is going to be a record vote. It's going to be a record vote to pass this resolution, it's regarding the senate.

Again, record vote members, the clerk will ring the bell. Again, this is a senate -- this is related to the senate for the extended time for them to be out.

Members, take your time. voted. 148 to 0 the resolution is approved.

Chair recognizes Representative Davis.

REP. DAVIS: Mr. Speaker, Members, I'd like to suspend all necessary rules to take up Resolution 4175.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you have heard the motion, any objection? The Chair hears none. The motion is granted.

Chair lays out the HR 415. The Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: HR 417 by Davis of Dallas. Whereas high school students across the Lone Star State are gathering in Austin on February 14th, 2011, for Texas Hills U.S.A Day at the state Capitol. Whereas it is a nonprofit organization that encourages students in trade and industry education to develop essential skills such as communication and team work while also gaining a competitive edge in the job market, teachers benefited well by enhancing their occupational and educational programs while getting local business support and participation. And whereas founded in 1948, Texas Skills U.S.A. now has more than one thousand chapters at public and technical schools and trains over fifteen thousand students and professional members who are enrolled in trade, technical, industrial and health occupation programs. The organization helped coordinate the efforts of administers, corporations, labor organizations, labor associations and government agencies in order to meet the nation's need for a globally competitive, educated and skilled work force. Whereas taking party in Texas Skills USA Day are several of the organization's officers. Austin Scarboro of Duncanville is the state President and is enrolled in the career and technical education engineering program. And C.J. Hart of Westwood High School in Austin is the state secretary and is in the CTE Graphic Design Program. The other officers are all in the CTE Criminal Justice Program. Gaby Espinosa from the Townview Magnet School in Dallas is the State Vice President. Jiminez is also from the Townview Magnet School is the state parliamentarian. Marco, of Homer High School in Brownsville is the state historian. Christina Lopez is who also attends Homer High School is the state reporter. And Amanda Allan is the state treasurer. Whereas fine young Texans are doing an exceptional job of furthering the mission of the Texas Skills USA and this beneficial organization is deserving of praise for its success in preparing young people to become productive members of the work force. Therefore be it resolved that the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 14th, 2011 as Texas Skills Day at the state Capitol and extend to the visiting delegations best wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin.

THE SPEAKER: Members, order been called for -- if you would take your conversations outside the rail.

President, Chair recognizes Representative Davis.

REP. DAVIS: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move adoption.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the resolution. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none. The motion is adopted.

Chair hears Representative Davis.

REP. DAVIS: Members, I would like to -- first of all we've got some leaders on the podium, and more importantly, we have got leaders here in Texas over the weekend for the Texas Skills USA conference. And I think we have an audience of them here. These are from all over the State of Texas. There are more than a hundred and twenty students that have been here from across the state.

If you remember, Skills USA brings together students and educators and administrators with corporate America to start looking at high school development with kids and careers.

On the podium today, I'm very proud to introduce our young leaders. First, I would like to introduce you to the President of Skills USA, Andrew Scarboro from District 111, in Dallas, Duncanville, Texas. If you will greet Andrew, I would like to introduce him. If you'll waive. All of them. All of them.

Also with him is Gaby Espinosa, who is a state vice president. She's a student at Townview in Dallas, Texas. Gaby, if you'll waive.

The state parliamentarian, I know all of us are appreciative of the role of the parliamentarian, is Javier Mendez who is a student from Townview School in Dallas.

Members, I'd ask that you join me in welcoming them to their State Capitol and being here to talk about what's so important as we deal with these tough budget cuts. It's so good to see people like this who are investing their time and their parents money to talk about what makes their future brighter. So, thank you.

And if you'll just welcome them to the Capitol.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Martinez for motion.

REP. MARTINEZ: Thank you members and Mr. Speaker. I move today to remove -- to suspend all the necessary rules to take up and consider HR 373.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none. The motion is adopted.

Chair lays out HR 373 and the Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: HR 373 by Martinez. Whereas members of the Texas Skills USA an organization for students engaged in trade and industrial education are visiting the State Capitol on February 14th, 2011. Whereas this, in Texas is dating back to 1948, Texas Skills USA serves nearly fifteen thousand, five hundred students and professional members and chapters in public trade and technical schools. A collaborative effort of educators are presented to the private sector and government, the organization integrates classroom and workplace training to provide a foundation future success. And whereas Texas Skills USA teachers student leadership and interpersonal skills, problem solving and critical thinking habits. The program further starts to foster in young people a sense of civic responsibility and to increase their understanding of government and the legislative process. And whereas high school students taking part in the Texas Skills USA 2011 Legislative Day, activities include Marisel Cardona, Carrissa Villa Real and Lydia Ibarra. And juniors Samantha Paz, Monique Perez and Imada Valdez.

The students are accompanied by their adviser, Joseph Cavillo, and their Counsellor, Sendeval.

And whereas Texas Skills USA is playing a role in developing the range of knowledge and ability needed by young Texans to and become productive, engaged citizens. And it is a pleasure to recognize members of the group present on this day for the dedication. Now, therefore be it resolved that the House of Representative of the 82nd Texas Legislature commend the students and advisers for participating in Texas Skills USA Day at the State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for a memorable and meaningful day in Austin.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Martinez.

REP. MARTINEZ: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move adoption.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection to the adoption of HR 373? Hearing none. The resolution is adopted.

Mr. Keffer moves to have all members names added to House Resolution 417 and HR 373. Is there any objection? If not, so ordered.

Chair recognizes Representative Martinez.

REP. MARTINEZ: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members. (inaudible) Develop leaders -- into leaders. Today I have a wonderful group of leaders from Westlake independent school district. If I could have them stand and get recognized. Cardonea, Carrissa Villa Real, Lydia Ibarra, Monique Perez, Ibar, Amanda Valdez and their counselor, and of course their wonderful adviser and teacher from Westlake. Welcome to your Texas House. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Otto for a motion. S.

REP. OTTO: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I move to suspend all the necessary rules in order to suspend the five day posting rule for the House Subcommittee on Appropriation for Articles one, four and five to meet to suspend the five day posting rule.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you heard the motion. Is there any objection to the motion? Hearing none. So ordered.

Chair recognizes Representative Otto.

REP. OTTO: Members, I request permission on -- for the House committee on the appropriation, the sub committee on articles one, four and five to meet while the House is in session; today, February 14th at E2030 at -- up on the German, pending the reeding and referral of bills.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Hearing none. so ordered.

Chair recognizes Representative Darby for a motion.

REP. DREW DARBY: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members, I move to suspend all the necessary rules. There are five to eight posting rules to allow the committee on appropriation, sub-committee on articles six, seven, and eight to consider House budget recommendations. With that I move waiver.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. It's ordered.

Chair recognizes Representative Darby.

REP. DREW DARBY: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I request permission on the committee on the appropriations sub-committee on articles six, seven and eight to be held while the House is in session, today, February 14th, 2011, in room 120 to consider House budget recommendations.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. It's ordered.

Chair recognizes Representative Hockward for a motion.

REP. HOCKWARD: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the five day posting rule so that the committee and the appropriation sub-committee in article three can meet, I guess, tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. to consider House budget recommendations.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there objection? Chair hears none. It's ordered.

Chair recognizes Representative Phillips.

REP. PHILLIPS: Members, I move to suspend all necessary rules, including the five day posting rule the consideration be seventy one, committee hearing tomorrow beginning at 8:00 a.m.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the resolution. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. It's so ordered.

Chair recognizes Representative Zerwat.

REP. ZERWAT: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to move to suspend the five day posting rule to allow the appropriation sub committee on article two to meet to consider House budget recommendations.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. It's ordered.

Members, if you have any announcements bring them down the front. Following announcements the Clerk will read the announcements.

CLERK: The Committee on Appropriation Sub-committee on Article Two, will meet at 7:00 a.m. on February 15th, 2011, at E-1.030. This will be a public hearing to consider House budget recommendations. The Committee on Appropriations Sub-committee on Article Three will meet at 7:00 a.m. on February 15th, 2011, at J-H-R 140. This will be a public hearing to consider House budget recommendations. The Committee on Appropriations Sub-committee on Articles Four, sorry, Articles Six, Seven and Eight, will meet at 7:00 a.m. on February 15th, 2011 at J-H-R 120 for a public hearing to consider House budget recommendations. The Committee on Transportation will meet at 8:00 a.m. on February 15th, 2011 at E 2.014. This will be a public hearing to consider H-B71. The committee on Appropriations Sub Committee on Articles One, Four and Five will meet at 7:00 a.m. on February 15th, 2011 at E 2.030 for a public hearing to consider House budget recommendations.

THE SPEAKER: Are there any other announcements? Representative Orr moves the House stand adjourned pending reading of bills until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow in memory of Austin artist, educator and mother, Elaine Cash of Austin who passed away last Thursday. And Miriam Smith Vale of Rio Grande City, wife of former State Representative, Arnold Vail. Following bills on first reeding and referral.

HB 201 by Morrison relating to an informed consent to abortion. Refer to the committee on State Affairs.

HB 202 by Solomon relating to the required estate for electronic verification authorization program where you verify state affairs --

HB 204 by Pickett relating to representatives (inaudible) of the full-time and trial times.

HB 205 by Pickett the imposition of municipal -- departments -- (inaudible) military installations and veteran's affairs.

HB 206 by Walle relating to the rate payers regarding a water rate increase (inaudible)

HB 207 by McClendon relating to the mild base relating plan for personal automobile insurance and the committee on insurance.

HB 208 by Alonzo relating to provision on insurance.

HB 209 by Alonzo, relating to the provision of Veteran and local public libraries for technology.

HB 210 by Alonzo relating to health benefit and mammograms provided for by a health care providers.

HB 211 by Lydia relating to the state's goal for renewable energy and the committee on state affairs.

HB 212 by Rosalia relating to the regulation of the organization and presence of the financial services.

HB 213 by Rosalia relating to services of certain residential mortgage loans for committee on financial investments and financial services.

HB 214 by Gallego relating to the Court's to revise the subdivison plan.

HB 215 by Gallego relating to the photograph and live line (inaudible) by Gallego by committing jurisprudence.

HB 16 by Gallego relating to the creation of empowerment programs for Texas students in the Texas university system related to the committee on higher education.

HB 217 by Gallego relating to an optional county fee on registration of a vehicle and certain counties to transportation.

HB 218 by Gallego relating to possession of a glass containing within the boundaries of certain riverbeds providing criminal penitentiaries for committing actual resources.

HB 219 by Gallego relating to the economic recording of eventuality and custodial (inaudible) the to criminal jurisprudence.

HB 220 by Gallego relating to the procedures for applications of writs of Habus Corpus element to the scientific evidence committing criminal jurisprudence.

HB 221 by Fletcher relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and grants of the supervision of the persons who commit that offense and have criminal jurisprudence.

HB 222 by Strumm relating to the committee on the economic and of the small business development.

HB 223 by Strumm relating to the unemployment compensation modernization of the economic small business department.

HB 224 by Strumm relating to cyber bullying in public schools and public education.

HB 225 by Strumm relating to the generation of electric power.

HB 226 by Strumm relating to the benefit contribution and the legislative and the executive office providing civil and criminal penalties in elections.

HB 276 by Alonzo relating to the minimum wage economic and small business development.

HR number 16 by Cook recognizing March 18th, 2011, as (inaudible) County Day at the State Capitol.

Rules and regulations.

HB 17 by Raymond in memory of former Councilman Jo Guerrera.

HR Number 18 honoring the life and music of Stevie Ray Vaughn referring to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR Number 19 by Johnson congratulating Tom Robertson and William McKenzie for Dallas Representative for arranging the rules and resolutions.

HR 20 by Flynn commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the first state bank of Ben Wheeler. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR Number 21 by Alonzo, regulating B&M Coach of the Year by NCI USA, referred to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 22 by Alonzo, pay tribute to the life honoring Mariel Young, woman on the seventeenth anniversary of the opening of the school, refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 23 by Alonzo, pay tribute to the life of Ibarra (inaudible) on the eighteenth anniversary of the opening of the schools, refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 24 by Alonzo, recognizing July 24th, 2011 as American Mexican Day, referring to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 25 by Alonzo, recognizing July 24th, 2012 as American Mexican Day, referring to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 26 by Alonzo honoring the life of Chavez and commemorating the eighty-fourth anniversary of his birthday, March 21st, 2011, refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 27 by Alonzo honoring the life of Chavez and in his memory that the birthday on March 21st, 2012 refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 28 by Alonzo recognizing the twenty-fourth annual Cinquo de Mayo refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 29 by Alonzo recognizing the Cinquo de Mayo celebration refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 30 by Alonzo recognizing (inaudible) to Dallas refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 31 by Alonzo commemorating the anniversary of Sanitation. refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 34 by Jimenez commemorating the C-A-B-C. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 35 by Hardcastle, commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce, refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 36 by Alonzo commemorating the anniversary of the 1959 walkout. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 37 commemorating the anniversary of Crystal City. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 38 by Ellis to commemorate April 9th, 2011 as the 60th anniversary of her death. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 39 by Ellis (inaudible) commemorative enabling (inaudible) April, 9th, 2011, as the anniversary of her death. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR Number 40 by Ellis honoring the Dallas Association buy education a graduating 2010 officers refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 41 by Ellis honoring the Dallas Association providing education for an outstanding record of service and congratulating the graduating 2012 officers, refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 42 by Alonzo commemorating the fifth annual (inaudible) March on April 9th, 2011. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 43 by Alonzo commemorating the March of American April 9th, 2012.

HR 44 by Alonzo honoring the life of (inaudible) Perez on March 31st, 2011 the seventeenth anniversary of her passing. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 45 by Alonzo honoring the life of Perez on the seventeenth anniversary of her passing. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 46 by Alonzo honoring (inaudible) the resolutions of North Texas for bilingual education scholars for 2011. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 47 by Allen of the University of North Texas, Robert Alonzo bilingually SL education program for 2012. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 49 by Hartnett by graduating rush his achievement for senior games competition. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 50 by Craddock congratulating Linton Boole for the fiftieth wedding anniversary. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 52 by Craddock congratulating Sherman and Elaine Wright of Midland on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 53 by Craddock congratulating Lester and Carol Hadrick of Midland on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 54 by Hilderbran congratulating the Thomases of Carville on their seventieth wedding anniversary. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 56 by Hilderbran congratulating the Conways on their seventy-seventh anniversary. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 57 by Hildebran in memory of Ellen Eleanor (inaudible). Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 58 by Hildebran in memory of William H. Kerr, county commissioner. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 59 by Hildebran in memory of (inaudible) refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 60 by Hildebran in memory of U.S. Marine Corps Jake (inaudible). Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 61 by Hildebran congratulating mary Brian on their anniversary. Refer to the committee on rules and resolutions.

HR 62 by Hildebran.

THE SPEAKER: Are there any other announcements?

Representative Orr moves that the House stand adjourned pending reading and referral of bills until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow in memory of Austin artist, educator and mother, Elaine Cash, of Austin who passed away last Thursday. And Miriam Smith Vail of Rio Grande City, wife of former State Representative Arnold Vail.

THE SPEAKER: Members, the House stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

House stands adjourned.