LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Senate will come to order, and the secretary will call the roll.

PATSY SPAW: Birdwell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Jackson, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Ogden, Patrick, Rodriguez, Seliger, Shapiro, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, Wentworth, west, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Madam Secretary. Members, a quorum is present. Would all those on the floor please rise this morning and in the gallery please rise for the invocation this morning to be delivered by Pastor Sonny Fouracre, First Baptist Church in Pearland. But first I'm going to recognize Senator Jackson to introduce the pastor.

SENATOR JACKSON: Thank you, Mr. President and members. It's my pleasure to introduce today's clergy of the day Pastor Sonny Fouracre of Pearland. He's a graduate of Charleston Southern University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has a doctor of ministry from Trinity Seminary. And I don't see Senator Ogden on the floor but I'm sure he would be interested to know that Pastor Fouracre also retired from the U.S. Navy submarine service after 22 years of service. He's been serving the church since 1986 and has been with the First Baptist Church of Pearland since April of 2000. And it's my pleasure to have him today to get our proceedings started, Mr. President. Thank you.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Jackson. Pastor Fouracre, please.

PASTOR: Loving Heavenly Father, Almighty God, we come to You this hour asking for Your blessing and help. As we're gathered together, as these Your servants, we pray for guidance in the matters at hand and ask that You would clearly show each of these legislators how to conduct their work with a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm and diligence. Give each the desire to find their ways, to excel in the work and that they will encourage each other to excellence. Father, we ask that You would help them to challenge each other to reach higher and further to be the best that they can for this great state, our country and Your kingdom. May the matters discussed serve as a catalyst to move each forward and cause them to advance and see prosperous a growth in all areas of the lives of Texans. I ask this on behalf of these men and women who serve our great state. In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Amen. Pastor Fouracre, thank you so much. Please be seated, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so much. Thank you. Members, Senator Whitmire moves to suspend the readings from yesterday's journal. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection, so ordered. Mr. Doorkeeper.

MR. DOORKEEPER: Mr. President, there's a message from the House.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Admit the messenger.

MESSENGER: Mr. President, I'm directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action. The House has passed the following measures HB15 by Miller (inaudible) related to providing a sonogram before an abortion, providing penalties. (inaudible)

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair signs in the presence of the Senate the following.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, the following message from the governor. The secretary will read the message.

PATSY SPAW: To the Senate of the 82nd Legislature regular session. I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments. To be members of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents Marlin A. Rose, Houston. Gary Bledsoe, Austin. Samuel L. Bryant, Austin. Richard Knight, Jr., Dallas. Respectfully submitted, Rick Perry, governor of Texas. To nominations.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair recognizes Senator Jackson to introduce the doctor for the day.

SENATOR JACKSON: Thank you, Mr. President. Members, it's my pleasure to introduce today the doctor of the day Dr. David Armbrewster, and Dr. Armbrewster attended Northeast Missouri State University and received his medal -- medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He moved to Pearland in 1964 with his wife Elaine, who is here with us as well, and their three children. Dr. Armbrewster served as team physician for the Pearland -- for Pearland schools and the city health officer for 20 years. In addition, he was the charter member of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. Currently Dr. Armbrewster is the president of Houston Osteopathic Hospital Foundation and the medical director of the Gulf Coast Lung Center in Pasadena. Members, please help me welcome our physician of the day Dr. David Armbrewster.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Members, if there's no objection, I'd like to postpone the reading and referral of bills until the end of today's session. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection from any member, so ordered. The Chair lays out the following resolution Senate Resolution No. 446 by Senator Nelson. The secretary will read the resolution.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 446 declaring Tuesday March 8th, 2011, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol. By Nelson.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Nelson.

SENATOR NELSON: And that was before I read the resolution.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: I was just going to say I'm certainly glad I led with that one today.

SENATOR NELSON: Thank you, Mr. President, and members. Senate Resolution 446 recognizes some of the greatest heroes in the medical community, and that's our nurses. Founded in 1907 by a group of 19 nurses, the Texas Nurses Association is the oldest professional nursing association in this state. Its members represent all segments of the nursing profession and come from every setting where nursing is practiced: Hospitals, clinics, home health care and more. Texas nurses deserve our respect and admiration for their commitment to bringing quality care to the citizens of our state. I'd like to ask all the nurses in the gallery to please rise and let us recognize you in the Texas Senate. Mr. President, I move adoption.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Nelson. Members, you've heard the motion by Senator Nelson. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection, resolution is adopted. Thank you. Chair lays out the following resolution Senate Resolution 441 by Senator Jackson and Senator Huffman. The secretary will read the resolution.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 441 declaring Tuesday March 8th, 2011, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol. By Jackson and Huffman.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Jackson on the resolution.

SENATOR JACKSON: Thank you, Mr. President. Members, we get to do this once every session, and I tell you what, everybody enjoys it. Today is Brazoria County Day in the Texas Senate. There is going to be a big time shrimp boil tonight that I will get into a little bit later, but you're all invited to come in and get some of the best fresh boiled shrimp that Texas has to offer. It's my pleasure to welcome citizens from Brazoria County to the State Capitol. Brazoria County traces its roots back to 1821 when the area -- the Brazos River was settled by Stephen F. Austin's colonists. Brazoria County has become a leader in the chemical field and is home to the largest chemical complex in the world. It's with 20 miles of natural beaches. Brazoria County is also home to a deepwater sea port, a large number of crops and fish. And I'm proud to have on the floor today in the Texas Senate -- and a delegation in the gallery. On the floor we have right here Ms. Vicki Malice from Brazoria County Day cochair. Tyler Cole, Brazoria County Day cochair. Dr. Millicent Mylick with Brazos Port College, the president of Brazos Port College. Joy Weiner, the work force coordinator from Alvin Community College. And Debbie Pennington the event coordinator. We welcome you all here today. We had a very early morning breakfast where we got the pleasure of getting up real early and starting our day off together. In the gallery we have representatives from the Economic Development Alliance from Brazoria County, the Alvin Manville Chamber of Commerce, the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce, the Brazos Port Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. Fiesta Gardens. Remember, it's on the east side of 35, just north of Town Lake is the site for the world's largest shrimp cocktail tonight. If I could get all of the members from Brazoria County, the delegation for Brazoria County Day that are here in the gallery, to please stand up. Members, y'all please help me and Senator Huffman welcome this group.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Jackson. The Chair recognizes Senator Huffman on the resolution.

SENATOR HUFFMAN: Thank you, Mr. President. I'm honored today to join Senator Jackson in welcoming all our folks from Brazoria County. I know it's a big day for you, and I know it's an exciting day for Senator Jackson and I. Senator Jackson and I always say we love Brazoria County, and I welcome those representatives on the floor. I thought you worked really hard to put this day together, and I know it's going to be really special. And Senator Jackson was telling you about the shrimp we're going to have tonight. It's not just the world largest shrimp cocktail, it's 1800 pounds of shrimp and a big ole boat. So, please, come and join us and we welcome you to the Capitol. Thanks for being here, and we hope you have a great day. Thank you.

SENATOR JACKSON: And Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Huffman and myself, we move adoption of Senate Resolution 441.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Jackson. Thank you, Senator Huffman. Members, you've heard the motion by Senator Jackson. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection, and the resolution is adopted. Senator Fraser, are you ready with your introduction?

SENATOR FRASER: Thank you, Mr. President. Members, the Leadership Temple Class of 2011 is with us today. They bring together 19 individuals with outstanding leadership potential who represent a cross section of the greater Temple, Texas community. As a group, they're in the Capitol today as part of a ten month program that provides participants with a practical orientation on the history of the city of Temple, its government, the local economy, community social issues, needs and opportunities and both current and future processes for dealing with them. This year's class has been asked to test new and innovative ways to leave its mark on the city of Temple and the future Leadership Temple classes. The 2010-2011 is also especially proud of the fact that it was the class that helped the Temple Chamber of Commerce celebrate its 25th anniversary. They're in the south chamber today up here. Would you please stand and let us recognize you.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: The Chair recognizes Senator Deuell to provide notice on the nominations report.

SENATOR DEUELL: Thank you, Mr. President, members. Wednesday I will move to confirm the nominees listed on the committee action report placed on your desks. These nominees were taken up at our Monday March 7th meeting.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Deuell. Members, the Chair lays out the following resolution Senate Resolution No. 435 by Senator Shapiro and Senator Estes. The secretary will read the resolution.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 435 declaring Tuesday March 8th, 2011, as Collin County Day at the State Capitol Day. By Shapiro and Estes.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Madam Secretary. Chair recognizes Senator Shapiro on the resolution.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mr. President and members, Senator Estes and I are very proud representatives of the Collin County community. We have very -- for the last two days, this is actually a day and a half, the people from Collin County have been throughout this Capitol. I have actually -- this is March the 9th and we have a proclamation, I believe, we can see that they're actually carrying this proclamation. They've already received it. I'm a proud resident of Collin County over years. And, yes, Mr. President, I was only five when I moved there. I'm very proud to have them here in the Capitol today. I think it's most instructive when you look at the district that Senator Estes and I represent, we are currently 780,000 citizens spreading over 885 square miles of rolling plains. What that has done over the last ten years is a 59 percent increase in population in ten years. It's the seventh largest most populous county in the state of Texas, and it continues to grow. Members, you'll remember last week on March the 2nd, which was Texas Independence Day, we had a wonderful original document of the Declaration. And signing that declaration was a man by the name of Collin McKinney. Now, the interesting part, I looked at his signature, he signed it correctly but they wrote it wrong. They put McKinnee. M-C-K-I-N-N-E-E. So it's not a perfect document, but I can tell you that I at least got my eyes on it and I could tell what was written. It was named -- Collin County was named after the settler pioneer, as I mentioned, Collin McKinney. He was one of the signers of the Declaration in 1846. It is known throughout the state not only for the wonderful community that it has created in so many of our cities, but is also known for its postsecondary degrees with our University of Texas at Dallas, our Collin Community College in our backyard and we have the very best of so many schools across this state. We also have the Richardson Telecom Corridor which is known as the Silicone Valley of the South. With us today we have three of the delegates who are here for this conference. I'm pleased to have them on the floor -- Senator Estes and I are pleased to have them on the floor. They're with the local chambers of commerce. We have Camille Ussery who is with the Plano Chamber of Commerce, Dr. John Lineburger who is with the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and we also have County Judge Keith Self. In the gallery, and I'm not sure I know exactly where they are all sitting, but we have other Collin County commissioners. Matt Sheheen, Sheryl Williams, if you would stand. And I don't know where Duncan -- Duncan Webb. You can usually tell Duncan, he's one of the larger members up there. It is an honor for us to have you here. School boards, city council members, mayors, chambers of commerce, business leaders. And we thank you for being here. And now, I'll turn this over to my colleague Senator West -- Senator Estes. I looked at Senator West and said Senator Estes.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Estes to speak on the resolution.

SENATOR ESTES: Thank you, Mr. President and members. It's my pleasure also to add my support to this Senate Resolution for all of my constituents in Collin County. And for the last nine years I've represented them and really enjoyed their wonderful people. And they vote, don't they? But Collin County is wonderful, dynamic. Not only in our state but in this nation. We welcome these leaders on the floor, and thank you, Senators, for making -- supporting Collin County Day at the State Capitol. Thank you, Senator Shapiro.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Thank you, Senator Estes. I move adoption of this resolution.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, Senator Shapiro. Members, you've heard the motion by Senator Shapiro, is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair lays out the following resolution. Senate Resolution 452 by Senator Uresti. The secretary will read the resolution.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 452 joining the residents of Crockett County and celebrating Crockett County Day at the State Capitol. By Uresti.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Chair recognizes Senator Uresti to speak on the resolution.

SENATOR URESTI: Thank you, Mr. President and members. Good morning. Today is Crockett County Day here at the Capitol. The eighth largest county in Texas covers more than 3,000 square miles, yet contains only one town. But since Ozona is the biggest little town in the world. It doesn't really need another town. The county was named for a hero of the Alamo, but actually Davey Crockett never walked on its soil or beheld its beauty. But we have a delegation of county officials who get to do that every single day. Members, in the south gallery we have County Judge Fred Keaton, county commissioners Allejo Martinez, Commissioner Randy Branch, Commissioner Childress and his wife, Commissioner Frank (inaudible) and his wife. Would y'all please help me in supporting Resolution 452 and welcoming our guests from Crockett County.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: Thank you, gentlemen. We appreciate you being here. Members, you heard the motion by Senator Uresti. Is there objection from any member? Chair hears no objection, and the resolution is adopted. Members, we have one more resolution. Senator Hinojosa is checking on our guest. Senator Shapiro, for what purpose?

SENATOR SHAPIRO: To do an introduction, please.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: You're recognized.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President and members, today is the KIPP Family Day at the Capitol, and I am here to explain to you what KIPP is. So many times people talk about KIPP this and KIPP that and what a great job they do. Well, KIPP is actually an acronym for the Knowledge is Power Program. This is a national network of free open enrollment charter college preparatory schools with the track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college as well as in life. There are currently 99 KIPP programs which started in Houston, and the 99 programs in 20 states and District of Columbia serving 27,000 students. Mike Fineberg established these schools to prepare students in poor communities to succeed in college, and he has done a remarkable job along with the help of a lot of wonderful, wonderful people. It's an honor to have teachers, parents and students here today representing KIPP and united in their promise to give all their success to KIPP communities, bring college success within the reach of the most needy children. Mr. President, I would like to acknowledge the people from KIPP and our particular friend Mike Fineberg. Would you please stand and be recognized?

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: And Senator Shapiro. I can't see from this angle but I'm told that a dear friend of ours Lisa Ellis, the lovely, lovely wife, the better half of our dear friend Senator Rodney Ellis is up in the gallery.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: She certainly is, and we're happy to have her. Thank you, Lisa.

LT. GOVERNOR DEWHURST: That's all right, Senator Ellis. I know what it feels like to marry way over your head.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Well, Senator Ellis is going to have to behave because Senator Ellis' wife is looking very closely at what he's doing, right? Thank you. Members, we're waiting just a moment on the arrival of some guests for a resolution by Senator Hinojosa.

SENATOR OGDEN: Chair recognizes Senator Hegar for an introduction.

SENATOR HEGAR: Thank you, Mr. President and members. I have a special group of visitors today that hailed from Victoria County. We have the members of the Victoria chambers of commerce as well as many leadership in the community including the county judge, the mayor of Victoria, the many members who are part of the Economic Development Corporation, I also have an understanding that some of the nurses in the area are here with us today. Victoria is known as the crossroads of the south Texas. It is uniquely located two hours from the three of the top 16 fastest growing metropolitans in the area, it is a fantastic part of the Senate district home of ranching, farming, petro chemical companies, banking, excellent medical facilities as well as home to Victoria College and the University of Houston Victoria. The county is fortunate to have outstanding and progressive leaders and many of them here today. If y'all would please stand, be recognized in your Senate chamber. I'm glad that you're here. Thank you, and it's a blessing to represent you.

SENATOR OGDEN: Thank you. Chair lays out the following resolution by Hinojosa. The secretary will read the resolution.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Resolution 413 declaring Tuesday March the 8th, 2011, as Edinburg at the State Capitol. By Hinojosa.

SENATOR OGDEN: Chair recognizes Senator Hinojosa.

SENATOR HINOJOSA: Thank you, Mr. President and members. Today is a very special day for the city of Edinburg. That is the county seat for Hidalgo County, where the courthouse is located ed. Edinburg is considered the gateway to the lower Rio Grande Valley. I would tell you Edinburg was originally known as Chaplain, it was a ranching community until the introduction of the railroad and irrigation in the early 20th century. Officially incorporated in 1919, we recognize three times by the National Civic League as an All American City. Edinburg is a top destination for industry. Edinburg recently landed a civilian, manufacturer (inaudible), which is one of the top producers of denim in the world. And Edinburg is probably one of the largest school districts in south Texas. We educate our young and we also have -- you know, Texas Pan American which is the university that serves us in south Texas provides an opportunity for many of our young people to get a college education. Although tell you, Edinburg is now the second largest city in Hidalgo County and established a first class network of public and private health care facilities. Edinburg medical facilities employ thousands of medical professionals and features cutting edge medical technology. The city of Edinburg also has the Museum of South Texas History which includes a world class Rio Grande exhibit tracing the history of the valley from prehistoric times to the 20th century. I will also tell you that before I recognize some of the people in the gallery I'm going to yield to my good friend Senator Eddie Lucio.

SENATOR OGDEN: Chair recognizes Senator Lucio on the resolution.

SENATOR LUCIO: Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Senator Hinojosa, for Senate Resolution 413. I'm also happy to welcome and join you in welcoming the All American City of Edinburg, Texas to the State Capitol. For many years, members, I represented this great area and it still feels like home. While the city itself is no longer in my senatorial district, the citizens of Edinburg will forever be in my heart. As the seat of Hidalgo County and the home of the University of Texas Pan American, Edinburg is one of the most important cities in the Rio Grande Valley, so today I join with my good friend Senator Hinojosa commending the delegation of Edinburg, Texas, the All American City for their leadership. And we will be recognizing those on the floor in a moment. Thank you very much, Senator Hinojosa, for an opportunity to express how I feel about this All American City. Welcome.

SENATOR HINOJOSA: Thank you, Senator Lucio. If I may, I have some very special guests in the Senate floor. From the city of Edinburg with our great mayor, Mayor Richard Garcia. We have President Nelson who leads our UT Pan American. President Nelson, welcome. We have city council member Alma Garza. Alma, thank you very much for being here. We also have Daniel Rias, chairman of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. Welcome. And up on the west side of the gallery we have Ramiro Garza, city manager. Victor Martinez with the Chamber of Commerce. Welcome, please rise and be recognized. I move adoption.

SENATOR OGDEN: Senator Hinojosa moves adoption of Senate Resolution 413. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none, the resolution is adopted. President's desk is clear. Are there any announcements? Senator Shapiro is recognized for an announcement.

SENATOR SHAPIRO: Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President the Senate committee on education will meet at 12:30 in room E1028 to conclude our hearing. The bills that are posted are SB3, SB35, SB443, SB764, SB778 and SB872. Thank you.

SENATOR OGDEN: Chair recognizes Senator Fraser on a motion.

SENATOR FRASER: Members, the Senate committee on natural resources will go back in at 12:30 in the extension.

SENATOR OGDEN: Chair recognizes Senator Nelson for an announcement.

SENATOR NELSON: Thank you, Mr. President. Members, Senate committee on health and human services will meet today here in the Senate chamber at 12:15.

SENATOR OGDEN: Anybody else? Chair recognizes the dean of the Senate for a highly privileged motion.

DEAN OF THE SENATE: Also I'd like to announce, Mr. President, that criminal justice will meet at 1:30 in the annex and we'd appreciate those that are interested to be there. If you're not interested, I understand.

SENATOR OGDEN: You're now recognized for a highly privileged motion.

DEAN OF THE SENATE: I move that the Senate adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday March 9th pending the reading and referral of bills.

SENATOR OGDEN: Is there objection? The Chair hearing none, the Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March the 9th pending the reading and referral of bills.

PATSY SPAW: Senate Bill 17 by Carona. Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan servicers. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 25 by Nelson and Huffman. Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 665 by Hegar. Relating to the abolition of the Railroad Commission of Texas. To Government Organization. Senate Bill 273 by Uresti. Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 662 by Hegar. Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. To Governmental Organization. Senate Bill 653 by Whitmire, Hegar and Hinojosa. Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring their powers. To Government Organization. Senate Bill 654 by Whitmire and Hegar. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Public Finance Authority. To Governmental Organization. Senate Bill 829 by Patrick. Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 901 by Hegar. Relating to approval from the Department of State Health Services for disposal of ambulances purchased with certain grant funds. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 902 by Patrick. Relating to participation of private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities. To Education. Senate Bill 903 by Patrick and Hinojosa. Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 904 by Patrick, et al. Relating to the eligibility of certain overseas voters receive a full ballot. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 905 by Patrick, et al. Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to statewide elected officials. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 906 by Patrick. Relating to the power and duties of the Texas Medical Board. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 907 by Seliger. Relating to the management, operation, rule making authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 909 by Nichols. Relating to discharge of a surety's liability on a bailbond in a criminal case. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 910 by Lucio. Relating to certain state attorneys called into active duty military service. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 911 by Lucio. Relating to the investigation of firefighters and police officers. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 913 by Estes. Relating to the transmission of records regarding over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norpseudoephedrine. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 914 by Wentworth. Relating to the applicability to certain regional water districts of provisions concerning bond approval by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 915 by Wentworth. Relating to ad valorem taxation of manufactured homes. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 916 by Wentworth. Relating to ad valorem tax lien transfers. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 917 by Wentworth. Relating to emergency service districts. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 918 by Wentworth. Relating immunity for reporting insurance fraud. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 919 by Ellis. Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to elect the president by national popular vote. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 920 by Deuell. Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 921 by Deuell. Relating to regulation of traffic in a conservation and reclamation district by a commissioners court. To Transportation Homeland Security. Senate Bill 922 by Deuell. Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 243 in Van Zandt County as the Veterans Memorial Parkway. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 923 by Deuell. Relating to certain premises that may be covered by a winery permit. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 925 by Ellis and Gallegos. Relating to judicial review of a decision to terminate certain federal housing assistance. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 926 by Watson. Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal District No. 1. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 927 by Watson. Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 928 by Watson. Relating to the creation of Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 929 by Watson. Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 4. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 930 by Watson. Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 931 by Williams. Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 932 by Williams. Relating to oyster shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program. To Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Senate Bill 933 by Ellis. Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general. To the Select Committee on Open Government. Senate Bill 934 by Williams. Relating to the enforcement of tax laws. To Transportation Homeland Security. Senate Bill 935 by Seliger. Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. To the Select Committee on Open Government. Senate Bill 936 by Williams. Relating to the law governing the Lower Naches Valley Authority. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 938 by Lucio. Relating to required workers compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 939 by Lucio. Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating cockfighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 941 by Watson. Relating to a study regarding school district practices in selecting sites for new school campuses. To Education. Senate Bill 942 by Watson. Relating to the creation and financing of the Lakeway Regional Medical Center Defined Area in Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Joint Resolution No. 37 by Van de Putte. Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the provision that requires the automatic resignation of certain county, municipal, or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office. To State Affairs. Senate Joint Resolution No. 28 by Rodriguez. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County. To Natural Resources. Senate Joint Resolution 29 by Ogden. Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the provision of free textbooks to students attending primary and secondary schools in this state. To Finance. Senate Joint Resolution 30 by Ogden. Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from any increases in taxes on motor fuel to the repayment of certain transportation-related state debt. To Finance. Senate Bill 944 by Jackson. Relating to creation and advisory committee to make recommendations to the commissioner of insurance regarding certain automobile insurance claims. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 945 by Patrick. Relating to authorizing a public junior college to award an associate degree to a student enrolled in a four-year public institution of higher education who previously attended the junior college. To Higher Education. Senate Bill 946 by Patrick. Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the public school finance system. To Education. Senate Bill 947 by Patrick. Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain criminal investigators of the United States. To Transportation Homeland Security. Senate Bill 949 by Ellis. Relating to first day of instruction in certain school districts. To Education. Senate Bill 951 by Davis. Relating to the registration and compulsory inspection of certain street roads and custom vehicles. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 952 by Davis. Relating to the use of electronic means for the deliver of ad valorem tax bills to certain property owners and agents. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 953 by Whitmire. Relating to the conditions for granting an occupational license to certain persons. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 954 by Gallegos. Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 955 by Gallegos. Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 956 by Seliger. Relating to the creation of the Norther Dallas County Groundwater Conservation District. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 957 by Birdwell. Relating to the clarification of terminology relating to the Waco Center for Youth. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 958 by Wentworth relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals. To Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Senate Bill 959 by Wentworth. Relating to toll collection and enforcement. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 960 by Wentworth. Relating to the waiver of the disqualification of a convicted felon from serving as the independent executor of a decedent's estate. To Jurisprudence. Senate Bill 962 by Uresti. Relating to the conduct of investigations, repayment reviews, and payment holds in cases of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 963 by Uresti. Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges. To Transportation Homeland Security. Senate Bill 964 by Uresti. Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 965 by Uresti. Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region. To International Relations and Trade. Senate Bill 966 by Uresti. Relating to high school diplomas for certain military veterans. To Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. Senate Bill 967 by Nelson. Relating to the use of telemonitoring in the medical assistance program. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 968 by Nelson. Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 969 by Nelson. Relating to the establishment of the Public Health Funding and Policy Advisory Committee within the Department of State and Health Services. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 970 by Rodriguez. Relating to information included in a searchable state revenue and expenditure database maintained by the comptroller. To Finance. Senate Bill 971 by Hinojosa. Relating to an emergency public service messaging network. To Transportation Homeland Security. Senate Bill 972 by Hinojosa. Relating to the taking of a defendant's bailbond by county jailers. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 973 by Hinojosa. Relating to the reformation of the sentences of juveniles convicted of capital felonies after being transferred to criminal court. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 974 by Hinojosa. Relating to permitted uses of image comparison technology by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. To Transportation Homeland Security. Senate Bill 975 by Hinojosa. Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts. To Education. Senate Bill 976 by Hinojosa. Relating to the supervised reentry into the community of certain inmates nearing their date of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 977 by Hinojosa. Relating to the imposition and use of the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain eligible central municipalities. To Economic Development. Senate Bill 978 by Hinojosa. Relating to procedures for the dissolution of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 980 by Carona. Relating to communications services and markets. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 982 by Carona. Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extend its service areas and toll-free local calling areas. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 983 by Carona. Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communication contracts. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 984 by Carona. Relating to the elimination of certain tariff requirements for telecommunications providers. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 985 by Carona. Relating to the regulation of Voice over Internet Protocol service. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 986 by Carona. Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 987 by Hegar. Relating to the terms of office and qualifications for a director of the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 988 by Van de Putte. Relating to the creation of a Cybersecurity, Education, and Economic Development Council. To Transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 989 by Eltife. Relating to the replacement of transfer of certain retail wine stock sold for off-premises consumption. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 990 by Carona. Relating to regulation of high occupancy vehicle lanes operated, managed, or maintained by a regional transportation authority. To transportation and Homeland Security. Senate Bill 991 by Carona. Relating to the administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas Emerging Technology Fund and of awards from those funds. To Economic Development. Senate Bill 992 by Lucio. Relating to allocation of loans made under the owner-builder loan program. To Intergovernmental Relations. Senate Bill 993 by Uresti. Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect. To Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 994 by Ogden. Relating to imposing costs on conviction in certain drug cases to support law enforcement. To Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 995 by Fraser. Relating to the sale of souvenir bottles of distilled spirits by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 996 by Nichols. Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 997 by Shapiro. Relating to the public inspection of an application for a ballot to be voted early by mail. To State Affairs. Senate Bill 998 by Seliger. Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in a priority groundwater management area. To Natural Resources. Senate Bill 999 by Eltife. Relating to maximizing federal funding of extended unemployment benefits. To Economic Development. Senate Bill 1000 by Eltife, et al. Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas Real Estate Commission. To Business and Commerce. Senate Bill 1278 by Ogden. Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. To Finance.

SENATOR OGDEN: Pursuant to the motion previously adopted, the Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow. (Adjourned.)