THE SPEAKER: House 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 Hardcastle to introduce the Pastor of the Day.

REP. RICK HARDCASTLE: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, it's my pleasure this morning to introduce Reverend Toby Castleberry. He grew up in my hometown and got a job back in my hometown as Pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in Bernam, Texas. So, I give you Toby Castleberry.

PASTOR OF THE DAY: Let's pray. Dear Father, we come into your presence today, recognizing you and honoring you and worshiping you this morning. This morning we acknowledge you as our creator, as our sustainer, as our provider and, most of all, this morning; as our redeemer. Today we come -- we just come to lift up your high and your Holy Name. Dear Father, today we come -- we thank you -- we thank you for your blessings poured out upon us as a nation, for your great blessings poured out upon us as a state. Again, today, we just thank you for your grace and for your mercy and for your love that you've bestowed upon us as individuals. Father, this morning as we come here and as we see you, we also see ourselves, and we ask that you forgive us, that you forgive us when we fail you, that you forgive us when we forsake you and to forgive us when we live in neglect of you. And, Lord, now this morning I pray for those who've gathered to labor in this House and for those who will make decisions today, for those who represent our state. I pray this morning that you would lead them, I pray that you would guide them, I pray this morning that you would encourage them, that you would be their strength, that you would be a hand on their back. I pray for their families, for their spouses, for their kids and for their grandkids. And we just pray for tremendous blessing on them this morning. And I pray all this morning for your purpose and for your glory. And I pray this in my King's name, in Jesus' name. Amen.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Lozano to lead us in the pledge.

REP. JOSE MANUEL LOZANO: Thank you, members. Please join me to read the pledges to our United States flag and our State flag. (Pledges read.)

THE SPEAKER: Representative Lozano moves that the House suspend the reading and referral of the bills until the end of the session. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Larson to introduce our Doctor of the Day.

REP. LYLE LARSON: Members and guests, I want to introduce Tamara Dominguez. She graduated from Little Elm High School out by Frisco, and then she went into the UT Medical School in San Antonio. And then she did a residency program at Texas Tech out in El Paso. She has got her daughter, Maggie. She's an honorary page, and she is around here somewhere. Her husband was here a couple weeks ago, Michael Dominguez, so it's a family affair. And I think Michael is coming back in the next couple weeks to provide the service. They go to Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, and she works for the Health Texas Medical Group there in San Antonio. So give a warm welcome to the Physician of the Day, Tamara Dominguez.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Phillips for a recognition.

REPRESENTATIVE LARRY PHILLIPS: Good morning, members. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to make a recognition in the north gallery. Let me tell you a little bit before I ask them to stand up and we recognize them. And there are many of you here who probably have constituents seated in this group. North Texas Youth Connection has a mission -- of an organization for able youth and families to develop healthy lives by promoting their safety and well-being. The young folks here today are visiting the Capitol and meeting with their legislature today, so they're going to be meeting with you today or meeting with the staff, depending on our schedules. They are from across north Texas, including Wichita, Archer, Clay, Monterey, Wise, Cook Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Fannin, Hunt, Ray, Hopkin, Delta and Lamar counties. And they come every session and they've got ideas and we need to listen to them. They are the future of our state and future of our nation. So will the North Texas Youth Connection up here in the north gallery stand and let us welcome you to your Texas Capitol? Thank y'all for coming.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Hunter.

REP. TODD HUNTER: Mr. Speaker and Members, as we told you last evening we're going to make a motion on the calendar rule for HB1 pursuant to House Rule 3, Section 5 (2) (House Rule 6) Section 16 (F) (The House Committee on Calendar) proposes the rule governing floor consideration of HB1, the General Appropriations Bill. During second reading and third reading consideration of the bill any amendment that adds or increases an item of appropriation and Articles 1 through 10 is not in order unless the amendment contains an equal or greater reduction, and one or more other items of appropriations, and one of those articles from the fund or funds against which the appropriations be certified. The provisions of this rule do not apply to the amendment that makes an adjustment in an item of appropriation solely to correct a technical or clerical error. I move to adopt the calendar rules for HB1. This is the same thing we did last night, but for HB1. I move passage.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? This will be a record vote. Clerk, ring the bell. Chair recognizes Representative Hunter voting aye. Shows Representative Hardcastle voting aye. Show Representative Keffer voting aye. You'll have plenty of time. Show Representative Gooding voting aye. You'll have plenty of time. Have all voted? Being 143 ayes and zero nays, the calendar rule is adopted. Chair recognizes Representative Hardcastle for a motion.

REP. RICK HARDCASTLE: Thank you Mr. Speaker. Members, at this time I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 298 acknowledging Wilbarger County Day.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out HR 298. Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: HR 298 by Hardcastle. WHEREAS, Proud residents of Wilbarger County are gathering to celebrate Wilbarger County and City of Vernon Day at the State Capitol on March 24, 2011; and. WHEREAS, Situated upon the rolling grasslands of North Texas Wilbarger County was once part of the buffalo hunting grounds of the Comanche; named for early settlers Josiah and Mathias Wilbarger. The county was established in 1858; a branch of the Western Trail passed through the area, and six million longhorn traversed the Red river at Doan's Crossing during the great cattle drives; oil discovered in the early 20th century, remains important to the region's economy; and. WHEREAS, County seat Vernon was originally called Eagle Flat for the abundance of nesting eagles nearby; today, the city is a center for farming, ranching, and the petroleum industry; the birthplace of rock and roll legend Roy Orbison, the town is also home to Vernon College and the Red River Valley Museum, which chronicles the history, culture, and geography of the region; and. WHEREAS, Established in 1849, the Waggoner Ranch, south of Vernon, is the largest ranch in Texas under one fence and a five-time winner of the Texas Ranch Roundup; the Santa Rosa Palomino Club is a renowned precision equestrian riding club, and the club's annual Santa Rosa Roundup draws thousands of visitors and top professional rodeo riders; residents and visitors alike also enjoy the picnic every May at Doan's Crossing, one of the oldest annual events in Texas; and WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich and colorful history as they work together to build a bright future, the citizens of Vernon and Wilbarger County may take justifiable pride in the important role their unique region continues to play in the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it. RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas legislature hereby recognize March 24, 2011, as Wilbarger County and City of Vernon Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Hardcastle.

REP. RICK HARDCASTLE: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I move passage.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Hardcastle.

REP. RICK HARDCASTLE: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On the dais today is Wilbarger County Judge Greg Tyra and City of Vernon Mayor Jeff Bearden, who are both notorious in their own life. I get the hand signal, Mr. Branch, but we have a long history in Wilbarger County that reaches out and touches nearly every other part of the state. So I have also in the gallery -- and they may be late this morning, but I've got several city commissioners here, several county commissioners here, and other people from the City of Vernon and/or Wilbarger County. So, thank you. And -- Well, they just walked in to door and stood up. So welcome them to the State Capitol.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Scott for an introduction.

REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to welcome some members of our Corpus Christi Republican party here. We have them up in the gallery there. If you could please stand? And thank you for coming. And we want to welcome you to the Texas House. Chairman Hunter, Representative Torres and I say thank you for coming here today.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Walle for a motion.

REPRESENTATIVE WALLE: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to consider to suspend all necessary rules to take up an consider HR 937.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out House Resolution 937. Clerk, read the resolution.

CLERK: HR 937 by Walle. Welcoming students, parents, teachers and administrators from Assumption Catholic School in Houston to the State Capitol.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Walle.

REPRESENTATIVE WALLE: I move adoption.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Davis of Dallas. Chair recognizes Representative Miller.

REP. DOUG MILLER: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I'd like to recognize some folks in the east end of the gallery that have come to their Capitol to visit with us today and with all the folks from Fredericksburg and Ellis County please stand up, the heart of the hill country. And we are glad to have you here and thanks for being here and joining us and welcome to your Capitol.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Workman for a motion.

REPRESENTATIVE WORKMAN: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members, a couple of weeks ago we adopted House Resolution 62 to congratulate the football team at Regents School, a private school here in Austin, for winning the 2010 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III State Champion. This team is also being recognized in the Senate today. And I want to take just a moment to recognize these outstanding student athletes. On the dais today we have Head Coach Briden, there he is; coach Sam Thompson, and three senior athletes; Bryan Hine, Walker Netherton and Carson Rice. And up in the south gallery we have the rest of the State Championship football team. Members, would you please help me welcome the Regents football team. Thank you, members. Members, I'm going to lay out House Resolution 62.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out HCR 62. Clerk, read the resolution.

CLERK: HCR 62 by Workman. WHEREAS, The Regents School of Austin football team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III state football championship for 2010; and. WHEREAS, In the title game held December 4, 2010, at Temple Wildcat Stadium, the Knights put on an unstoppable display of offensive firepower to defeat Bullard Brook Hill 38-7; with this victory, Regents became the first school in the history of TAPPS to garner five state football titles in one decade, having previously won titles in six-man football in 2001, 2002, and 2003 and in 11-man football in 2006; and. WHEREAS, Head coach Beck Brydon guided the Knights to an overall record of 14 wins and 1 loss over the course of the 2010 season, and the squad outscored opponents 725 to 256; Coach Brydon's efforts were supported by a strong coaching staff that includes Clay Carter, Sam Thompson, Scott Franklin, Mike Lapaglia Landon Durham, Guy Grace, and Steve Chapman; and. WHEREAS, To bring home the state title, the Regents team relied on outstanding performances from each member of the roster: Salim Hajjar, Dawson Gamble, Joseph Benigno, Ben Grunau, Ben Adams, John Bauman, Andrew Meynig, Walker Netherton, Carson Rice, Hunter, hogan, Jason Chapman, Matthew Baughman, Caleb Smith, Luke Moore, Cole Gilmore, Nick Pawelka, Matthew Deskins, Douglas Meynig, Rodney, Keller, Turner Whatley, Gentry Snow, Joseph Edling, Jim Grace, Matt Gore, Connor Kelly, Justin Lambert, Robert Feller, Brandon Larner, Brian Hine, Stafford Sadler, Caleb Kyle, Chase Strickland, Will Bowers, Carson Klubnik, and JD McBee; and. WHEREAS, These hardworking young athletes maintained a firm focus on their goals, undeterred by any obstacles that stood in their way; through their diligence, resolve, and commitment to excellence, they have furthered the Knights' exceptional tradition of achievement on the gridiron, and their accomplishments are a source of pride to their families and fellow students; now therefore, be it. RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate the Regents School of Austin football team on winning the 2010 TAPPS Division III state championship and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further. RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Representative Flynn moves to add all members' names. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Price. REP. WALTER "FOUR" PRICE: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to quickly recognize my cousin, Saddler, who is on the team. If he would please stand with his aunt -- or his mother, Patty, who is my aunt. I just want to recognize and congratulate you on a successful year. And I can't stop without the official water girl, Avery, who is up there as well. So, Avery, thanks for coming to your House.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Workman.

REPRESENTATIVE PAUL WORKMAN: Members, we are just very proud of these young men and the accomplishments they have made and I'm glad that they are here to visit their State Capitol. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Davis from Dallas.

REP. DAVIS: Thank you. Mr. Speaker and Members, I'd like to introduce you to this distinguished gentleman from the North Texas area. They were here this morning to discuss the various education issues and budget cuts as it relates to education. In the gallery we have Dr. Dana Benton from the city of Irving ISD. We have Dr. Albert Rey from Duncan, ISD. We have former president of Dallas District (inaudible) Price ISD. And, members, we have other distinguished superintendents from the North Texas area, and I would like to read their names. We recognize Dr. Lou Blackburn, from (inaudible) Academy. Dr. Michael (inaudible) from TISD, Dr. Horace Williams Cedar Hill ISD. These members are the North Texas delegation who came in to discuss education issues. And we just want to welcome them and let them know that, of course, this house supports education. Gentlemen, if you would stand and let us welcome you to your Texas House?

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative King.

REP. KING: I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 130.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out House Resolution 130. Clerk, read the Resolution.

CLERK: HR 130 by King of Parker. WHEREAS, Grace After Fire provides an exceptional network of support for women who served in the United States military, and this noteworthy organization deserves special recognition for the positive impact it has made in the lives of these veterans; and. WHEREAS, Recognizing that female service members often face unique challenges as they transition from the military back to civilian life, founder Stephanie Moles established Grace After Fire in 2002 to provide an online outreach service for all women veterans and their families; today, the organization is managed primarily by women who have served in the armed forces, and it draws on the expertise of a clinical advisory committee and the dedicated work of volunteers; and. WHEREAS, The assistance provided by Grace After Fire is especially valuable given the increasing number of women serving in the military and their need for support resources, as former soldiers may struggle with issues such as addiction and depression related to post-traumatic stress disorder and physical injuries after they end their tours of duty; and. WHEREAS, Grace After Fire helps service members deal with these problems by providing an online social network that is a safe confidential place to share experiences and solutions; funded by private donations and grants, the organization helps female veterans gain access to mental health services, health care, peer support, and other resources, and its services are aiding numerous former military personnel who have helped defend our nation; and. WHEREAS, All American citizens owe a profound debt of gratitude to the present and former members of the United States armed forces, and Grace After Fire is helping to ensure that the brave women who have served our country receive the assistance and support that they so richly deserve; now, therefore, be it. RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend the members of the Grace After Fire organization for their excellent work to help women veterans return to civilian life and extend to all involved sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further. RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative King.

REPRESENTATIVE KING: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Grace Under Fire is an organization that strives to give women veterans the support they need to restore and to sustain a high quality of life. They offer 24/7 hour online assistance and their call line is staffed by female veterans and they provide access to available resources. The National Command Center is based in Fort Worth, Texas. The organization was formed in 2002. I think we all know the increasingly important role that women play in our military forces today. We have several women veterans with us, and I'm going to ask them to stand as I introduce them. We have Kim Olsen Colonel U.S. Air Force (retired). Kim is also a Colonel in the Texas State Guard and serves with several of us who are standing up here. She is also a member of the School Board. We have Stephanie Moles, who is the founder of the organization. Stephanie. Lisa Scare, former Air Force Captain. Sun Stokes, Navy First Class Petty Officer. And Nell (inaudible) former United States Air Force. And we welcome you here today and we also commend you and thank you for this great organization and how it's servicing Texas veterans. And I think we have some other people who'd like to say something.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Scott.

REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to let everyone know how proud I am of my daughter who is currently serving in the United States Navy. And to say thank you to you ladies and to all the women who have served and are serving our country. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Bernam.

REPRESENTATIVE LON BURMAM: I served in the United States Army for 22 years, and I served with woman that whole 22 years. And it's so good so see you all here. And I'm also the member of the State Guard with the Colonel up there. And it's good to see y'all here today and God bless y'all.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative King.

REPRESENTATIVE KING: Ladies, thank you again for being here with us today, and please let us know what we can do to support the organization in our district. And I understand there are things that you want us to do to do that. So please help us to do that. And, with that, thank you. And, members, I would move adoption of the resolution.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Representative Bernam moves to add all members' names. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Gallego.

REP. PETE GALLEGO: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I would move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolutions Number 1008, Number 891, Number 892, Number 893, Number 1009 Number 1010 and Number 1011. Members, I will explain a little bit more about the resolutions here in a minute. But these resolutions honor folks with very deep roots in the San Felipe, Del Rio community and Valgada County. And I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider those resolutions.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out the following resolutions. The clerk will read the Resolutions.

CLERK: HR 860 by King, honoring Robert William Caldwell of Mount Pleasant High School on the visit to the State Capitol. HR 1011 by Gallego, honoring Humberto G. Garcia of Del Rio, the author of the book, "Mustang Miracle", about the State Champion San Felipe High School golf team of 1957. HR 1010 by Gallego, honoring Lupe Felan for his contributions to the San Felipe High School golf teams of 1956 and 1957. HR 1009 by Gallego, honoring Mario Reyes Lomas for his contributions to the State Championship San Felipe High School golf team of 1957. House Resolution 893 by Gallego, honoring Higinio "Gene" Vasquez for his contributions to the State Championship San Felipe High School golf team of 1957. HR 892 by Gallego honoring Felipe Romero for his contribution to the state championship San Felipe High School golf team of 1957. HR 891 by Gallego, honoring Joe Trevino for his contribution to the State Championship San Felipe High School golf team of 1957. HR 1008 by Gallego. WHEREAS, In the 1950s, the golf team of San Felipe High School in Del Rio battled adversity and defied expectations to become the best in Texas, and their story is told in the new book Mustang Miracle, by Humberto Garcia; and WHEREAS, The team got its start after J. B. Pena became superintendent of the San Felipe Independent School District in the mid-1950s and, together with a friend, introduced golf as a school sport at San Felipe High; the two men were surprised and pleased to discover that there were some very talented golfers among the students in the then-segregated school; and. WHEREAS, These students had learned much about the game while working as caddies at the exclusive San Felipe Country Club, whose course they were initially prohibited from playing; determined to take part in the sport, several of these aspiring athletes decided in 1954 to build their own course, which they dubbed the El Llanito Country Club; it was, by necessity, a rather crude design: one hole surrounded by multiple tees, with a "green" that was actually made of caliche instead of grass; nonetheless, the boys used the hardscrabble course to hone their skills through long hours of practice, often playing until after dark; and. WHEREAS, After the harsh conditions of El Llanito, the team.members found that competing on regulation courses as part of school matches was relatively easy, and they quickly established themselves as winners, even as they had to ignore verbal abuse and other forms of discrimination; the San Felipe Mustangs became regional champs in 1956 and finished second to Ranger High in the state championships; in 1957, the team qualified once more for the finals and traveled to Austin for the tournament, where they were the only minority players to compete; the Mustangs turned in an outstanding performance, shooting a combined 643; this bested runner-up Shamrock High by 35 strokes and earned San Felipe the state title; and. WHEREAS, In Mustang Miracle, Mr. Garcia, a San Felipe High School alumnus, attorney, and avid golfer, tells the tale of Felipe Romero, Higinio "Gene" Vasquez, Joe Trevino, Lupe Felan, and Mario Reyes Lomas, and the resulting saga of perseverance in the face of adversity is one that is sure to resonate beyond Del Rio and the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor the members of the San Felipe High School golf team of 1957 along with their biographer, Humberto Garcia, and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of the team and Mr. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Gallego.

REP. PETE GALLEGO: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I'd like to take a moment to talk about little piece of -- and a relatively unknown piece of Texas history. Last night, as we debated voter ID emotions were running a little bit raw. And so I want to tell you a little bit about raw motion; raw emotion and the game of golf. Because, in a lot of places in far west Texas Latinos have history that's not always been really good with golf. Latinos have had a struggle for a very long time. And there is a book out now called, "Mustang Miracle", that talks about people I'm about to introduce. And let me read you just the back cover. It says, "In 1957, when very few Mexican-Americans were familiar with the game of golf, and even less actually played it, a young group -- a group of young caddies which had been recruited to form the San Felipe High School golf team, by two men who loved the game but had limited access to it competed against all white schools for the Texas State High School Golf Championship. Despite having out dated and inferior equipment and no professional lessons and no instructions, four young golfers with self-taught swings from the border city of Del Rio captured the State Title. Three of them took the gold, silver and bronze medals for the best individual players." The book tells their story. And they are here today. It's a fascinating and phenomenal story of success, of hard work, or humility and effort. Mr. Speaker, let me introduce to you the folks who are with us today who have their routes. The author of the book, Humberto Garcia, is here today. As well as the members of the golf team, Felipe Romero, Gene Vasquez, Joe Trevino, Lupe Felan, and Mario Reyes Lomas. Please welcome them to the Texas House of Representatives. The only minorities to compete in that golf tournament some fifty-four years ago. Fifty-four years ago, as young kids, came in and won the State Golf Championship. Mr. Speaker and members, I move adoption of the resolutions, not only 1008, but all of the resolutions that were laid out. And I'd like to, before relinquishing the mike, recognize the person who -- the daughter of the person, J.B. Pena, who was the superintendent of schools of the San Felipe school district. Keep in mind, they were segregated school districts at the time. Del Rio was the school for Anglos and San Felipe was the school for the Mexicans. The superintendent's daughter is here today, as well as a lot of friends and relatives and family are in the north gallery. So please, again, Mr. Speaker and members, I move adoption of these resolutions.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered.

REPRESENTATIVE JOAQUIN CASTRO: Mr. Speaker --

THE SPEAKER: Mr. Castro, for what purpose?

REPRESENTATIVE JOAQUIN CASTRO: I'd like to move to add all members' names to the resolution.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Are there any objections? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Larson.

REP. LYLE LARSON: Members, guests, I would like to introduce County Commissioner Chico Rodriguez up here in the gallery. And him and Tommy Atkinson from Bexar County are here. They are going to be testifying on county affairs. I served on Commissioner's Court with them for a number of years. And we appreciate your leadership in Bexar County. Thank you for coming. Appreciate it.

THE SPEAKER: Madam Doorkeeper?

THE DOORKEEPER: Mr. Speaker, I have a messenger from the Senate at the door of the House.

THE SPEAKER: Admit the messenger.

MESSENGER: Mr. Speaker, I'm directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate is taking the following action. The Senate is taking the following measures: Local and uncontested calendar.

THE SPEAKER: Mr. Geren, are you on the floor of the House? Chair recognizes Representative Bonnen.

REPRESENTATIVE DENNIS BONNEN: Thank you. Mr. Speaker and members, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 1016 recognizing March 26th as Greek Independence Day.

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

CLERK: HR 1016 by Bonnen. Recognizing March 25th, 2011, as Greek Independence Day.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Bonnen.

REPRESENTATIVE DENNIS BONNEN: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Representative Taylor, I am Greek, as a matter of fact. And I'm very proud to be here today on Greek Independence Day, which is actually tomorrow. But being the speaker wouldn't hold the session for me tomorrow, on Greek Independence Day, we are going to pass House Resolution 1016 commemorating the 190th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. American founders formed our democratic framework based on the Greek principles of democracy and liberty, Mr. Taylor. The great State of Texas built those same ideals into our government framework. The American and Greek cultures share the values, the communities and civic engagement, the rights of all and the willing make a tremendous sacrifice to defend the cause of freedom and human dignity. And I have a resolution on that later. It's important that we honor the great contributions that the Greek Americans have made, and it is with great pride that I move passage on House Resolution 1016 honoring March 25th as Greek Independence Day for the 190th anniversary. Mr. Speaker, I move passage. Thank you for your time.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? All in favor say aye. Resolution is unanimously adopted. Chair recognizes Representative Geren.

REP. CHARLIE GEREN: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 1022 honoring the life of former Senator Don Bernard.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out the following resolution. The clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: HR 1022 by Geren. In memory of former Texas State Senator, Don Bernard.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Geren.

REP. CHARLIE GEREN: I move adoption.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Taylor.

REP. VAN TAYLOR: Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up House Resolution 882.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out House Resolution 882.

CLERK: HR 882 by Taylor of Galveston. WHEREAS, Participants of Leadership Friendswood are visiting the State Capitol on March 24, 2011, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and. WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce this exceptional program was established in 2001 in an effort to provide opportunities for residents to increase their knowledge about vital public issues; and WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide information on the local economy and industry, city and county government, education, health care, and utilities; and WHEREAS, Members of the current class include Melissa Davenport, Marissa Stidham, Shirley Lange, Chris J. Brown, Rene Ibarra, Eileen Scanks, Tammy Guidry, Chris Salinas, Pauletta Jeter Mike Marcantel, and Beth Stanfield; this year's coordinators are Steve Anderson, Carol Marcantel, and Lucy Woltz; and. WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Friendswood is helping to create a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it. RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby welcome members of Leadership Friendswood to the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for an informative and memorable trip to Austin; and, be it further. RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Taylor.

REP. VAN TAYLOR: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, it's my honor today to welcome from my hometown the leadership class of 2011 from Friendswood, Leadership Friendswood. Please help me recognize them. Thank you very much in being here and visiting your Texas House.

REP. VAN TAYLOR: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move passage.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Price. REP. WALTER "FOUR" PRICE: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider HR 936.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out HR 936. Clerk will read the resolution.

CLERK: HR 936 by Smithee, honoring Wallace H. Madden, Jr. Of Amarillo.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Anderson. REP. CHARLES "DOC" ANDERSON: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members, I have an introduction. We have a lady visiting with us today that's a doctorial studies person from Health Science Health Policy at UT Arlington. She's up here in the east gallery. Ms. Jane Harmon (phonetic), would you stand up so we can welcome you to your House? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Gonzalez.

REP. GONZALES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. We've a constituent visiting today, her name is Allie Casavez (phonetic). She is from McAllen, Texas. She is shadowing Representative Dan Lozano's office today learning about the legislative process. We want to welcome her to -- join me in welcoming her to our Capitol. Welcome, Allie.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Lozano for a motion.

REP. JOSE MANUEL LOZANO: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 1013.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out House Resolution 1013.

CLERK: HR 1013 by Lozano, honoring Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr., on the occasion of the twenty-first anniversary of his inauguration as president of the University of The Incarnate Word.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Lozano.

REP. JOSE MANUEL LOZANO: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, Dr. Agnese is not here today, but he is the president of Incarnate Word University at the City of San Antonio, where I got my Masters degree. Incarnate Word is an incredible university. It allowed me to develop spiritually, mentally, emotionally. It allowed me to become who I am today, which is a businessman. And, ultimately, I served in student government, and Dr. Agnese placed me on the development board, which I am a member of in San Antonio. And the business community in San Antonio is very supportive of this great private school. And I would just like to thank Dr. Agnese for all that he's done for over twenty-five years at Incarnate Word. I move passage.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Is Ms. Howard on the floor of the House? Chair recognizes Representative Howard.

REP. DONNA HOWARD: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider HR 989.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out House Resolution 989. Clerk will read the Resolution.

CLERK: HR 989 by Howard of Travis. WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts is visiting the State Capitol on March 24, 2011, for their first Legislative Advocacy Day; and. WHEREAS, Representing nearly 1,500 members statewide, TCTELA is dedicated to advancing the literacy of all Texas students; to meet that worthwhile goal, the group is working to create a network of professionals, provide research-based development opportunities, and enhance public understanding of the connection between teacher knowledge and student learning; and. WHEREAS, TCTELA affiliates have access to valuable resources on service-learning, cross-content curricula, social issues, and diverse cultures, and they are kept up to date through a quarterly newsletter, Texas Voices, and an informative online community; the organization also publishes a peer-reviewed journal, English in Texas, and advocates for responsible, pedagogically sound decisions regarding literacy; and. WHEREAS, Since its inception, TCTELA has been a staunch supporter of the educational community, and those charged with the important work of teaching and inspiring our children continue to benefit from its efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts on the occasion of its Legislative Advocacy Day and extend to all those in attendance best wishes for a productive and memorable visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Howard.

REP. DONNA HOWARD: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I'm very happy to be able to introduce to you some folks who are here for their very first advocacy day, the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts. Luckily for us, we have those teachers that have helped us, both of these bodies, who have learned how to read and write and, hopefully, be literate while we are trying to create good policy and laws. But there are also, of course, very important things that make our children have the education that they need to be productive in the 21st century economy, and we are very pleased that they are here with us today. We have been hearing a lot about education lately. We know that if you can read and if you can write, you need to thank a teacher. So in the south gallery today we have members here with us today from the Texas Council of Teachers English Language Arts. Please give them a warm welcome. Move passage.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. The Chair announces the signing of the following in the presence of the House.

CLERK: HCR 28. HCR 29.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Hunter.

REP. TODD HUNTER: Mr. Speaker and members, I would like everyone's attention. I'm going to move to reconsider the vote, but with the calendar rule for HB 1 was adopted we have some members who do not want to support the calendar rule on limiting the amendments, and I believe they should have the right to register yes or no. So, Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote, but with the calendar rule for HB 1 was adopted.

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

REP. TODD HUNTER: At this time, Mr. Speaker and members, I move that the calendar rule to limit the amendments, which we had voted as 154, be passed and moved consideration.

UNKNOWN FEMALE SPEAKER: Mr. Speaker and members, the issue is that the calendar rule limits the bill to the revenue that's in the bill, and some of us want it to do more than that. So, if you want to do more than that, this is our opportunity to do that. You would vote against the calendar rule. You would vote against the calendar rule.

REPRESENTATIVE LON BURMAM: Would the lady yield?

THE SPEAKER: Mr. Bernam, for what purpose?

REPRESENTATIVE LON BURMAM: I'd like to ask a question of the lady.

THE SPEAKER: Would the lady yield?

UNKNOWN FEMALE SPEAKER: I do.

REPRESENTATIVE LON BURMAM: Thank you. I'm sorry Jessica, I was not able to hear clearly what you were saying. Would you simply repeat yourself? You know, my ears are not --

UNKNOWN FEMALE SPEAKER: Sure. There is an aspect to the calendar rule, that limits the amount of money in the bill to what's in the bill. So if you are for, say, more rainy day funds, or something -- other avenues of revenue, then you would vote no to the calendar rule.

REPRESENTATIVE LON BURMAM: So if I want to save teacher's jobs in my district, I'm going to vote against this calendar rule?

UNKNOWN FEMALE SPEAKER: That might be one reason.

REP. TODD HUNTER: Thank you. Mr. Speaker and members, I again move, pursuant to House Rule 3, Section 52 and House Rule 6 Section 16-F, the House Committee on Calendar propose the following rule for governing for consideration of HB 1, the general appropriation bill. During second reading and third reading the consideration of the bill and any amendment that adds or increases the appropriation, and Article 1 through 10 is not in order unless the amendment contains an equal or greater reduction of one or more other items of appropriation. One of those articles from front or front of the appropriation is to be certified. Provisions of this rule do not apply to an amendment that makes adjustment on an item of appropriation solely for a technical or clerical error. I move to adopt.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? The record vote has been requested. A record vote is granted. Clerk, ring the bell. Hunter one, Farrar two, Branch one, or aye. Pardon me. Coleman aye. Show Representative Coleman voting aye. Have all members voted? Have all members voted? 104 ayes, 44 nays. The calendar rule adopts. Chair recognizes Representative Alvarado.

REPRESENTATIVE CAROL ALVARADO: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members, I'd like to suspend all necessary rules to take up House Resolution 967.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair lays out House Resolution 967. Clerk will read the Resolution.

CLERK: HR 967 by Alvarado honoring Father William Culpepper Davis on his eightieth birthday.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Alvarado.

REPRESENTATIVE CAROL ALVARADO: Thank you Mr. Speaker and members, this is commemorating Father Bill Davis' eightieth birthday. He is a dear friend, not only to myself but also to my colleagues that are here with me as joint authors, Jessica Farrar and Representative Ana Hernandez. Members, would you like to say anything? And we move adoption.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Representative Hernandez Luna moves to add all members' names. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Is Ms. Kolkhorst on the floor of the House? There she is. Chair recognizes Representative Kolkhorst.

REP. LOIS KOLKHORST: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request permission for the Committee on Public Health to meet while in session at -- during the reading and referral of bills, March 24th, 2011; place, E2.030, to consider the previously posted agenda and pending business.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Members, we're about to do the congratulatory memorial calendar. Members, we are ready to begin consideration of the congratulatory and memorial calendar. The following congratulatory resolutions have been withdrawn: HCR 28 and HCR 29. Chair lays out the following congratulatory resolutions, the Clerk will read the resolutions.

CLERK: HR 513 by Phillips, recognizing February 24th, 2011, as Texas Farm Bureau District 4 Day at the State Capitol. HR 580 by Flynn, recognizing May 2011 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. HR 611 by King of Parker, recognizing March 11th, as American Red Cross and honoring the Parker County Branch of the Chisholm Trail Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross. HR 618 by Landtroop, recognizing March 1st, 2011, as Texan Farm Bureau District II Day at the State Capitol. HR 656 by Lavender, welcoming students from Texas Middle School in Texarkana to the State Capitol. HR 658 by Zerwas, welcoming Members of the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol. HR 684 by Flynn, congratulating Chester and Clara Lee of Greenville on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 749 by Veasey, commemorating the Read Across America Day celebration as Dr. Seuss' 107th birthday passed in the McMillan Elementary School in Fort Worth.

THE SPEAKER: Members, the question is on the adoption of the congratulatory resolutions read by the Clerk. Is there objection? Chair hears none. All the congratulatory resolutions are adopted. Members, we have some special congratulations for the First Lady of Dallas, Representative Barbara Callaway. Members, we are getting ready to go on the memorial calendars. Would you please take your seats? If you have conversations, would you please take your conversations outside the rail? Members, please take your seats. Chair lays out the following memorial resolutions. The Clerk will read the resolutions.

CLERK: HR 793 by Veasey, in memory of Juanita Marine Gas of Fort Worth. HR 794 by Veasey, in memory of Laura Castleberry of Fort Worth.

THE SPEAKER: Members, the question is on the adoption of the memorial resolutions read by the clerk. Members, these are memorial resolutions. All those in favor, please rise. The Memorial Resolutions are unanimously adopted. That concludes our memorial and congratulatory calendars. Thank you, members.

THE SPEAKER: Mr. Cook, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Keffer, and Mr. Phillips, please come to the Chair for announcements. Chair recognizes Mr. Ritter.

REPRESENTATIVE ALLAN RITTER: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I request permission for the Committee on Natural Resources to meet while the House is in session on adjournment today, March 24th, 2011, at 1W14 to consider pending business.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Mr. Phillips.

REPRESENTATIVE LARRY PHILLIPS: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members, I move to suspend the following rules while the posting rule and any necessary rules to allow the Committee on Transportation to consider HB 3413; time 9:00 a.m, March 28th, 2011; place, E2036.

REPRESENTATIVE LARRY PHILLIPS: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Cook.

REPRESENTATIVE COOK: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I move to suspend the following five day posting rule to allow the Committee on State Affairs to consider bills and resolutions previously scheduled for the March 23rd, 2011, public hearing; 30 minutes upon final adjournment, 3-24-2011, JHR, room 140.

REPRESENTATIVE LARRY PHILLIPS: Members, you've heard the motion Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Sheffield.

REP. RALPH SHEFFIELD: Members, I move to suspend the following rules: The five day posting rule, to allow the Committee on Energy Resources to consider bills previously scheduled for the March 23rd, 2011, public hearing; 1:00 p.m., upon final adjournment. March 24th, 2011. Place would be E2036. Thank you.

REPRESENTATIVE LARRY PHILLIPS: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair excuses Representative Chisum for important business in the district, by Representative Otto. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. so ordered. Members we're about to go on the calendar.

THE SPEAKER: Members, we are about to go on the calendar. Chair lays out on third reading of final passage of SB 14. Clerk will read the bill.

CLERK: SB 14 by Fraser, relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Harless.

REP. PATRICIA HARLESS: Mr. Speaker, members, this is the bill we debated yesterday. I have a few things I want to say quickly. First, I want to thank the speaker and the staff for the commitment of getting this legislation to the floor for debate. Also, to Chairman Bonnen for his experience and calm -- and I know that's an oxymoron; Dennis, calm? But his calm helped to manage many facets of the complicated process, and he invested so much time in making sure that this is a good piece of legislation. The floor debate team effort, I know naming people is always dangerous, but the ten-plus hours of debate would have taken much longer, if it weren't for Vicki Truitt, Todd Smith, Kelly Hancock, Larry Phillips, Linda Harper-Brown, Lois and others. Thank you so much. To my colleagues on both sides of -- you give your time, your talent, your heart to representing your constituency. We may not agree on every issue, but I appreciate and respect your passion and compassion for representing your District in our state. Lastly, I want to say there were some good amendments offered last night that didn't get placed on this bill. I would hope that this body would commit to bringing those stand along bills to the floor. Every member of this body wants to preserve the integrity of our election process. I move passage of SB 14.

THE SPEAKER: Members, the question occurs on the final package of SB 14. It's a record vote, the clerk will ring the bell. Show Mr. Hunter voting aye. Have all voted? Being 101 ayes and 48 nays. SB 14 is finally passed. Chair lays out the third reading and final passage of House Bill 451. The Clerk will read the Bill.

CLERK: SB 451 by Lucio, relating to the creation of the Don't Mess With Texas Water Program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of the state.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Lucio. REP. EDDIE LUCIO, III: Thank you Mr. Speaker and members, it was very late last night, and my bill came up, and I think some members didn't understand my bill and they asked me to clarify some things. One, all this does is create a way to report illegal dumping in Texas waterways. I want to thank my joint author, Dan Branch, Representative Bohac, Representative Creighton. I want to thank the Texas Conservative Coalition for supporting this bill. I want to thank all those that testified in committee, and we didn't have a single person testify against the bill. All this bill does is set up -- and TCQ has assured me, so that's why we don't have a fiscal note, that they can absorb the purpose of this bill without any fiscal impact; a way to report illegal dumping in our Texas waterways. So it's had broad based support. We voted it without any opposition. The amendment I offered was a helpful amendment to both TCQ and TxDOT that would allow them to roll this out over time, instead of having to do all of it on day one. So we're set. So, with that, I would appreciate your support. I thank all those on both of sides who worked on the bill and I move passage.

THE SPEAKER: Question occurs on final passage of House Bill 451. Record vote. Clerk will ring the bell. Show Mr. Vo voting aye. Show Mr. Anchia voting aye. Show Mr. Pena voting aye. Have all voted? Show Mr. Hunter voting aye. Show Mr. Eissler voting aye. Being 132 ayes and 17 nays, House Bill 451 is finally passed. Is ms. Thompson on the floor of the House? Chair recognizes Representative Thompson.

REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON: Mr. Speaker and members, I move to suspend all necessary rules to allow the local and consent Calendar Committee to set a local consent and resolution calendar for Wednesday March the 30th, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Chair recognizes Representative Solomons for an announcement.

REP. BURT SOLOMONS: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members, this is just a reminder for the Redistricting Committee, that we are going back into the committee hearing when we finish here, upon adjournment. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Following announcements, the Clerk will read the announcements.

CLERK: The Committee on Local and Consent Calendars will meet upon adjournment today, March 24th, 2011, at 3W15.16. This will be a formal meeting to consider a local consent and resolutions calendar. The Committee on Public Education will meet on adjournment on March 24, 2011, at Eissler Desk Number 56. This will be a formal meeting to consider pending business. The Committee on Natural Resources will meet on adjournment on March 24, 2011, at 1W.14. This will be a formal meeting to consider pending business. The Committee on Human Services will meet upon final adjournment on March 24th, 2011, at the House Chamber Desk, Number 12. This will be a formal meeting to consider pending business. The Committee on Energy Resources will meet at 1:00 p.m. or upon final adjournment or recess, on March 24th, 2011. At E2.036. This will be a public hearing to consider bills previously scheduled for the March 23rd, 2011, public hearing. The Committee on Corrections will meet upon final adjournment today, Thursday, March 24th, 2011, at Desk Number 50. This will be a formal meeting to consider pending business. The Committee on Higher Education will meet on adjournment on March 24th, 2011, at the House Chamber Desk, Number 94. This will be a formal meeting to consider HB 2631, HB 2909, and other pending business. The Committee on Environmental Regulation will meet upon adjournment today, March 24th, 2011, at 3W.9. This will be a formal meeting to consider pending business. The Committee on Technology will meet upon adjournment on March 24th, 2011, at 3W.15. This will be a formal meeting to consider pending business.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Parker.

REPRESENTATIVE TAN PARKER: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Members, I just want to real quickly wish our dear friend, Dr. John Zerwas, a great 56th birthday. He's a great Texan, a great member and we just applaud you and wish you a great birthday, friend. God bless.

THE SPEAKER: Following announcements. The Clerk will read the announcements.

CLERK: The Committee on State Affairs will meet thirty minutes upon final adjournment today, March 24th, 2011, at Reagan 140. This will be a public hearing to consider bills and resolutions previously scheduled for the March 23rd public hearing.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Coleman for a motion.

REP. GARNET COLEMAN: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. I would like to suspend the following rules, the five day posting rule and all necessary rules to allow the Committee on County Affairs to consider HB 1869 by Giddings, relating to local government that may consider a bidder's principal place of business when awarding a contract. That will be at 10:30 a.m., or upon adjournment. So upon adjournment.

THE SPEAKER: Members, you've heard the motion. Is there any objection? Chair hears none. So ordered. Following announcements, the Clerk will read the announcements.

CLERK: The Committee on County Affairs will meet at 10:30 a.m., or upon adjournment, on March 24th, 2011, at E2.016. This will be a public hearing to consider HB 1869 by Giddings and the posted agenda.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Coleman.

REP. GARNET COLEMAN: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I didn't do that right, so we're going to do it again. I move to suspend the following rules the, five day posting rule and all necessary rules to allow the Committee on County Affairs to consider HB 1869 by Giddings relating to the local government that may consider the bidder's principal place of business when awarding a contract. That is at 10:30 a.m., or upon adjournment. That's today, 3-24-2011, in E2.016.

THE SPEAKER: Following announcements. The Clerk will read the announcements.

CLERK: The Committee on County Affairs will meet at 10:30 a.m., or upon adjournment, on March 24th, 2011, at E2.016. This will be a public hearing to consider HB 1869 by Giddings and other posted agenda.

THE SPEAKER: Chair recognizes Representative Landtroop.

REP. JIM LANDTROOP: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And, members, I also would just like to take this opportunity to notify you that the Capitol Commission Bible Study lunch will be held today upon adjournment. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER: Are there any further announcements, members? Hearing none. Representative Price moves that the House stand adjourned until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28th. The House stands adjourned.