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TCFA Texas Cattle Feeders Association
TCFA 2011 Legislative Bill Wrap-Up

 
  HB 268 Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes, including the motor vehicle sales and use tax, for timber and certain items used in or on a farm, ranch, timber operation, or agricultural aircraft operation.
  Author: Hilderbran Sponsor: Seliger
 
 Last Action: 05/26/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 361 Relating to the agricultural advisory board of an appraisal district.
  Author: Otto Sponsor: Seliger
  Last Action: 05/24/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 1103 Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty.
  Author: Lucio III | et al. Sponsor: Ellis
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Opposed
 
 
  HB 1201 Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor.
  Author: Kolkhorst | et al. Sponsor: Hegar
  Last Action: 05/26/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 1451 Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain dog and cat breeders; providing penalties.
  Author: Thompson | et al. Sponsor: Whitmire | et al.
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Opposed
 
 
  HB 1840 Relating to the creation and functions of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.
  Author: Phillips | et al. Sponsor: Estes
  Last Action: 05/23/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Neutral
 
 
  HB 1969 Relating to the applicability of commercial fertilizer regulations to a substance containing animal manure or plant remains.
  Author: Christian Sponsor: Nichols
  Last Action: 05/27/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 1981 Relating to measuring, monitoring, and reporting emissions.
  Author: Smith, Wayne | et al. Sponsor: Gallegos
  Last Action: 05/27/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 1992 Relating to the authority of the Texas Animal Health Commission to set and collect fees.
  Author: Hardcastle | et al. Sponsor: Williams
  Last Action: 05/27/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 2108 Relating to electronic filing and rerecording of livestock marks and brands by county clerks.
  Author: Paxton | et al. Sponsor: Estes
  Last Action: 05/23/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 2203 Relating to the pilot program authorizing a property owner to appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings certain appraisal review board determinations.
  Author: Otto Sponsor: Williams
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 2694 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and abolishing the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
  Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: Huffman
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 3109 Relating to the rulemaking power of certain groundwater conservation districts.
  Author: Craddick Sponsor: Seliger
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  HB 3422 Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of abandoned motor vehicles, watercraft, or outboard motors to compensate certain property owners.
  Author: Lozano Sponsor: Hinojosa
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 18 Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
  Author: Estes | et al. Sponsor: Geren | et al.
  Last Action: 05/19/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 248 Relating to the regulation of public grain warehouse operators.
  Author: Estes Sponsor: Landtroop
  Last Action: 05/28/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
TCFA Neutral
 
 
  SB 332 Relating to the ownership of groundwater below the surface of land, the right to produce that groundwater, and the management of groundwater in this state.
  Author: Fraser | et al. Sponsor: Ritter
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 449 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
  Author: Watson | et al. Sponsor: Ritter
  Last Action: 05/26/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Opposed
 
 
  SB 479 Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for farm animal activities.
  Author: Estes Sponsor: Miller, Sid
  Last Action: 05/27/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 660 Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board, including the functions of the board and related entities in connection with the process for establishing and appealing desired future conditions in a groundwater management area.
  Author: Hinojosa | et al. Sponsor: Ritter
  Last Action: 05/31/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 809 Relating to adjudication of certain workers' compensation disputes, including judicial review in district court.
  Author: Seliger Sponsor: Giddings
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Neutral
 
 
  SB 875 Relating to compliance with state and federal environmental permits as a defense to certain actions for nuisance or trespass.
  Author: Fraser Sponsor: Hancock | et al.
  Last Action: 05/30/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 1160 Relating to the liability of landowners for damage or injury, including liability for harm to a trespasser.
  Author: Seliger Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
  Last Action: 05/20/2011 E Effective immediately
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 1356 Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the registration of animal tattoo marks with the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
  Author: Estes Sponsor: Hardcastle
  Last Action: 05/28/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 1357 Relating to the redemption and impoundment of estrays.
  Author: Estes Sponsor: Hardcastle
  Last Action: 05/28/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 1417 Relating to the limitation of liability of certain landowners.
  Author: Hinojosa | et al. Sponsor: Murphy
  Last Action: 05/21/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SB 1714 Relating to certain actions against an employer by an employee who is not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
  Author: Duncan Sponsor: Chisum
  Last Action: 05/27/2011 E Sent to the Governor
TCFA Supported
 
 
  SJR 16 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water-stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
  Author: Estes | et al. Sponsor: Ritter
  Last Action: 05/25/2011 E Filed with the Secretary of State
TCFA Opposed