A164 INDEX 164

INDEX ABERNATHY, D. H. HCRi14,iHonoring D. H. Abernathy on his retirement as mayor of Pittsburg...... A22 Introduction of and introduction of wife and family of ...... 178 ABERNATHY, JACK MADISON HRi616,iCongratulating Clay and Jaclyn Abernathy of Longview on the birth of their son, Jack Madison Abernathy...... A86 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 HBi39,iRelating to instruments adopted for use in the public school accountability system...... A7 HBi55,iRelating to the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi57,iRelating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education...... A9 HBi85,iRelating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools...... A12 HBi101,iRelating to an awards for student achievement program at certain public school campuses...... A13 HBi161,iRelating to the content of public school campus improvement plans...... A20 ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS HBi100,iRelating to school district accounting systems ...... A13 ADAMS, PETE HRi802,iIn memory of Pete Adams of Blossom...... A102 ADDRESSES BY Armbrister, Ken, Sen...... 475 Barrientos, Gonzalo, Sen...... 265 Brown, Mack ...... 180 Cornyn, John, Sen...... 19 Madla, Frank, Sen...... 447 West, Logan ...... 255 ADJUTANT GENERAL

HBi117,iRelating to appropriations to the adjutant general s’ department for military facilities duties...... A15 165 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A165

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES HBi162,iRelating to the operation of video lottery games as part of the state lottery in municipalities or counties in which the voters have approved the operation of the games and by certain Indian tribes on Indian land; providing penalties...... A20

AFRICAN AMERICAN CITYWIDE SENIOR S’ CONFERENCE HRi295,iCommemorating the Third Annual African American Citywide Senior s’ Conference...... A58 AGING HBi72,iRelating to providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the school district s’ tax rate and protecting a school district against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A10 HBi86,iRelating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district s’ ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A12 HBi99,iRelating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district s’ ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A13 HBi124,iRelating to authorizing an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled...... A16 HJRi26,iProposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the rate of those taxes...... A30 HJRi27,iProposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes...... A30 HJRi29,iProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes...... A30 A166 INDEX 166

AGING — (continued) HJRi30,iProposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes...... A30 HJRi32,iProposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and an increase in the maximum amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled...... A31 AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HBi111,iRelating to certain supplemental state appropriations for deferred payments...... A14 HBi112,iRelating to certain supplemental state appropriations for previously deferred payments...... A14 HBi135,iRelating to an appropriation to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for funding an increased personal needs allowance for certain residents of nursing or intermediate care facilities...... A17 HBi136,iRelating to an appropriation to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for supporting an increased nursing facility reimbursement rate...... A17 AGNEW, BILL Introduction of ...... 456 AGNEW, DEBBIE Introduction of ...... 456 AGRICULTURE HBi168,iRelating to the implementation of animal identification programs and the identification and tracking of exotic livestock and exotic fowl...... A21 AGUILAR, JULIO HRi437,iCongratulating Julio Aguilar of El Paso on being named a finalist in the 2006 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children s’ Art Contest...... A70 ALANIZ, SONIA HRi470,iCongratulating Sonia Alaniz on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A73 ALARCON, VIRGINIA L HRi369,iIn memory of Virginia L. Alarcon of Clint...... A64 ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE HBi104,iRelating to a bill of rights for the poor...... A14 167 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A167

ALDERETE, SR., JOE V. HRi658,iIn memory of Joe V. Alderete, Sr., of San Antonio...... A89 ALICCA, JOSE J. HRi779,iCongratulating Jose J. Alicca of El Paso on being the 2006 valedictorian of Cathedral High School...... A100 ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL HRi21,iHonoring All Saints Catholic Church and School on the occasion of the parish s’ 30th anniversary...... A34 ALL STAR FAMILY CONNECTIONS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS HRi720,iRecognizing the recipients of the 2006 All Star Family Connections Achievement Awards...... A95 ALLEN, ALICE M. HRi303,iHonoring Alice M. Allen of San Antonio on her service to New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church...... A58 ALLEN, ALMA A., REP. Vote, statement of, by ...... 156 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 ALMARAZ, JR., MARIO, SGT. HRi85,iHonoring Sergeant Mario Almaraz, Jr., of Alice for his service in Iraq...... A39 ALONZO, MARIA RIVERA HRi814,iIn memory of Maria Rivera Alonzo...... A103 Recessed in memory of ...... 145 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, ALPHA TAU OMEGA CHAPTER HRi296,iHonoring the members of the Alpha Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for the organization s’ 75 years of service to the community. . . . . A58 ALPINE HIGH SCHOOL HRi422,iCongratulating the Alpine High School Lady Bucks softball team for winning the District 1-AA championship...... A69 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS HBi71,iRelating to gang-related activity in and around public schools; providing a criminal penalty...... A10 ALVAREZ, MARIA HILARIA HRi759,iHonoring Maria Hilaria Alvarez, a participant in the 9th Annual Centenarian Program in Mercedes...... A98 ALVAREZ, VICTOR HRi464,iHonoring Victor Alvarez of McAllen for bringing enthusiasm and compassion to all his many endeavors...... A72 A168 INDEX 168

AMATO, CHARLES E. HRi791,iCongratulating Charles E. Amato on his induction into the 2006 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame...... A101 AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION S’ "POWER TO END STROKE" CAMPAIGN HRi509,iExpressing the Texas House of Representatives ’ support for the American Stroke Association s’ "Power to End Stroke" campaign...... A76 AMUSEMENTS, GAMES, SPORTS HBi162,iRelating to the operation of video lottery games as part of the state lottery in municipalities or counties in which the voters have approved the operation of the games and by certain Indian tribes on Indian land; providing penalties...... A20 HJRi37,iProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video lottery games in counties or municipalities in which the voters have approved the operation of the games and by certain Indian tribes on Indian land...... A31 ANCHIA, RAFAEL, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 108, 109 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 446 Votes, record of, by ...... 70 ANCHONDO, LEO HRi56,iCongratulating former Austin resident Leo Anchondo on his receipt of the Ed Wendler Award for Service to the Immigrant Community from Casa Marianella...... A37 ANDERSON, CHARLES "DOC", REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 94 Vote, statement of, by ...... 145, 247 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 ANDERSON, TED HRi681,iIn memory of Ted Anderson of Corpus Christi...... A91 Adjourned in memory of ...... 485 ANDREWS, WILLIAM NORWOOD HRi715,iCongratulating Nichole Stewart and William Andrews of New Braunfels on their recent marriage...... A94 ANGERMILLER, ROY HRi528,iCongratulating Roy Angermiller of Knippa on the occasion of his retirement from Southwest Texas Junior College...... A78 ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS HBi47,iRelating to prohibiting mandatory participation in an animal identification system...... A8 169 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A169

ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS — (continued) HBi168,iRelating to the implementation of animal identification programs and the identification and tracking of exotic livestock and exotic fowl...... A21 ANIMALS HBi47,iRelating to prohibiting mandatory participation in an animal identification system...... A8 HBi108,iRelating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense...... A14 HBi168,iRelating to the implementation of animal identification programs and the identification and tracking of exotic livestock and exotic fowl...... A21 ANTONY, NISHAAL HRi650,iCongratulating Nishaal Antony of El Paso on becoming an Eagle Scout. . .A89 ANZALDUA, ELIZABETH HRi546,iCongratulating Elizabeth Anzaldua for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A79 APPROPRIATIONS, COMMITTEE ON Posting rule suspended ...... 195 AQUILAR, ISRAEL Adjourned in memory of ...... 485 ARISTEO PONCE PARK HRi325,iCommemorating the dedication of Aristeo Ponce Park in Three Rivers. . . .A60 ARMBRISTER, KEN, SEN. HRi772,iRecognizing the Honorable Ken Armbrister for his many years of distinguished service in the Texas Legislature...... A99 Introduction of and address by...... 475 ARMENDARIZ, JESUS G. "CHUY" HRi484,iHonoring Jesus G. "Chuy" Armendariz of Alpine on his retirement from Sul Ross State University...... A74 ARMENDARIZ, LORENZO PACHECO HRi652,iIn memory of Lorenzo Pacheco Armendariz of Fabens...... A89 ARNOLD, III, JAMES BARTO SCRi8,iCommending James Barto Arnold III for his work in the field of underwater archaeology...... A104 ARNOLD, JOHN KENNETH HRi453,iHonoring Michelle Galindo Cruz and John Kenneth Arnold of Austin on their upcoming wedding...... A71 A170 INDEX 170

ARP HIGH SCHOOL HCRi15,iCongratulating the Arp High School 2005-2006 boys ’ basketball team for winning the UIL 2A State Championship...... A22 ARTISTS-IN-THE-MAKING PROGRAM HRi305,iHonoring the Artists-in-the-Making program for its contributions to the Youth of San Antonio s’ Eastside...... A59 ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE HBi118,iRelating to appropriating money to the Texas Commission on the Arts.. . . .A15 ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS (EDUCATIONAL) HBi39,iRelating to instruments adopted for use in the public school accountability system...... A7 HBi57,iRelating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education...... A9 HBi80,iRelating to releasing the question and answer keys for certain academic assessment instruments administered to public school students...... A11 ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HBi138,iRelating to an appropriation to the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services for providing vocational rehabilitation...... A17 ATASCOSA COUNTY HRi323,iCommemorating the sesquicentennial of Atascosa County...... A60 ATKINSON, KEVIN Introduction of and introduction of wife of...... 213

ATTORNEY S’ FEES HBi113,iRelating to payment of certain claims for indigent inmate defense...... A15 HBi114,iRelating to appropriating money to pay for a judgment rendered in certain litigation...... A15 AUDITS & AUDITORS HBi35,iRelating to school district internal auditors...... A7 AUSBURY, DENISE HRi537,iCongratulating Denise Ausbury for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A79 AUSTIN AMATEUR RADIO GROUPS HRi599,iRecognizing Austin amateur radio groups and the 2006 Field Day event. . .A85 AUSTIN RANCH HRi80,iCongratulating John Charles Austin of McMullen County on the induction of the Austin Ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program...... A39 171 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A171

AVILA, EDUARDO HRi577,iHonoring Eduardo Avila for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans...... A83 AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi101,iRelating to an awards for student achievement program at certain public school campuses...... A13 BAILEY, CAROLYN Introduction of ...... 448 BAILEY, KEVIN, REP. Vote, statement of, by ...... 50 BAITY-BOATWRIGHT, MODYNE HRi25,iIn memory of Modyne Baity-Boatwright of Austin...... A34 BALLARD, GLENN E., COL. (RET.) HRi332,iHonoring Colonel Glenn E. Ballard on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Army...... A61 BANDERA COUNTY HRi166,iHonoring Bandera County on its 150th anniversary...... A46 BARBER, CLAIRE HRi461,iHonoring Claire Barber for her service as a legislative intern...... A72 BARBER EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF HBi119,iRelating to making appropriations in connection with the former Cosmetology Commission and former Board of Barber Examiners...... A15 BARBOSA, ALEJANDRO HRi713,iHonoring Alejandro Barbosa on his graduation from the University of Houston-Clear Lake...... A94 BARBOSA, JOSE RIVERA HRi749,iIn memory of Jose Rivera Barbosa...... A97 BARCUS, CHRIS HRi413,iHonoring Chris Barcus of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. . .A68 HRi666,iHonoring Chris Barcus of Houston on becoming an Eagle Scout...... A90 BARNES, TROY, MR. & MRS. HRi104,iCongratulating Troy and Pauline Barnes of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A41 A172 INDEX 172

BARRIENTOS, GONZALO, SEN. HRi475,iRecognizing the Honorable Gonzalo Barrientos for his remarkable record of public service as a member of the Texas Legislature...... A73 Introduction of and address by...... 265 Introduction of family of ...... 265 BARTEK, LARRY HRi317,iCongratulating Larry Bartek, Chris Pyryt, Jeff Rich, and Steve Young of the Plano Police Department on being invited to compete at the 8th International Police Sniper Championship in the Czech Republic...... A60 BARTEK, WALLACE, MR. & MRS. HRi497,iCongratulating Wallace and Martha Bartek of Belton on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A75 BARTER, TRAVIS JACOB HRi668,iCongratulating Travis Jacob Barter on becoming an Eagle Scout...... A90 BARTON, DAVID HCRi38,iHonoring David Barton on his outstanding tenure as vice chair of the Republican Party of Texas...... A25 BAYLESS, SR., DAVID HRi252,iIn memory of David Bayless, Sr., of Denison...... A54 BEAMAN, MARGARINE G. HRi529,iHonoring Margarine G. Beaman of Austin for her receipt of a MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Award...... A78 BEAVER, JOSHUA HRi226,iCongratulating Joshua Beaver on winning first place at the 75th annual Temple Daily Telegram Bell County Spelling Bee...... A52 BECKER, WILLIAM A., MAJ. GEN. (RET.) HRi319,iHonoring Major General (Ret.) William A. Becker and his family for their contributions to this country...... A60 BELMAREZ, MAXIMO HRi579,iHonoring Maximo Belmarez for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans...... A83 BERKNER, L. V., HIGH SCHOOL HRi34,iCongratulating the Richardson Berkner Rams basketball team for reaching the Class 5A final four in the 2006 UIL state tournament...... A35 BERMAN, LEO, REP. Votes, record of, by ...... 299 173 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A173

BERMUDEZ, ESEQUIEL HRi485,iHonoring Esequiel Bermudez on the occasion of his retirement from Sul Ross State University...... A74 BERRY, EMMADEAN HRi590,iCongratulating Emmadean Berry of Grand Prairie on her 90th birthday. . . .A84 BERRY, JR., CHARLES A. HRi151,iIn memory of Dr. Charles A. Berry, Jr., president emeritus of Jarvis Christian College...... A45 BIBBY, R. C. "TED" HRi18,iIn memory of R. C. "Ted" Bibby of Dallas...... A33 BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE POOR HBi104,iRelating to a bill of rights for the poor...... A14 HCRi28,iExpressing support for a bill of rights for the poor...... A24 BILL UTTER FORD HRi219,iCongratulating Bill Utter Ford on its 50th anniversary of service to the Denton community...... A51 BILLS Calendars committee rule adopted ...... 48, 49, 51 Correction in referral ...... 288 Order of consideration rule suspended ...... 152 BIOCONTAINMENT LABORATORY, NATIONAL HBi121,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure...... A15 BLACK, ALICE Introduction of ...... 448 BLACK, JACQUELINE ELENA HRi663,iExtending best wishes to Jacqueline Elena Black and all children across the state who are struggling with cancer and commending all those involved in the fight to end this disease...... A90 BLAGRAVE, DERWOOD, MR. & MRS. HRi98,iCongratulating Derwood and Joan Blagrave of Lamesa on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A40 BLAKE, JR., ROY, REP. HRi805,iCommending Roy Blake, Jr. for his service as state representative of District 9...... A102 Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Vote, statement of, by ...... 119 A174 INDEX 174

BLAKE, JR., ROY, REP. — (continued) Votes, record of, by ...... 299 BLEDSOE, SANDRA HRi532,iHonoring Sandra Bledsoe on her retirement from teaching in the Hutto ISD...... A78 BOCANEGRA, JESUS HRi578,iHonoring Jesus Bocanegra for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans...... A83 BOEING COMPANY HRi679,iRecognizing The Boeing Company for its contributions to KellyUSA, the City of San Antonio, and the State of Texas and urging the United States Air Force to continue aircraft maintenance programs currently performed at KellyUSA. . . . . A91 BOERNE HIGH SCHOOL HRi255,iHonoring the Boerne High School boys ’soccer team on winning the 2006 4A State Championship...... A54 BOHAC, DWAYNE, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 BOLDRICK, SUZY HRi426,iCongratulating Suzy Boldrick of Midland on her receipt of the Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2006...... A69 BOLTON, HERMAN HICKS HRi502,iCongratulating Herman Hicks Bolton on the occasion of his 80th birthday..A75 BONDS HBi13,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas–Pan American...... A5 HBi121,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure...... A15 HBi130,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center...... A16 HBi142,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso...... A17 HBi143,iRelating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. . .A18 HBi153,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation...... A19 HBi163,iRelating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area...... A20 175 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A175

BONNEN, DENNIS, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61, 97 Chair, in the ...... 128 Postpone, motion to, by...... 301 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 BORCHGREVINK, ALISON HRi460,iHonoring Alison Borchgrevink for her service as a legislative intern...... A72 BOWEN, WILLIAM P., MR. & MRS. HRi711,iCongratulating William P. and Billie Fae Bowen of Caddo Mills on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A94 BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL

HRi618,iCongratulating the Bowie High School boys ’varsity lacrosse team on winning the Central District Division II championship title...... A86 BOWMAN, ELBERT LEE, MR. & MRS. HRi228,iHonoring Pastor Elbert Lee Bowman and Annette Ray Bowman of Fort Worth on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A52 BOWSHIER, LISA HRi176,iHonoring Lisa Bowshier for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A47 BOYD, KAREN HRi482,iHonoring Karen Boyd of Alpine on her retirement from Sul Ross State University...... A74 BRADLEY, MAXIMILLIAN HRi350,iCongratulating Maximillian Bradley of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award...... A62 BRADY, CITY OF

HRi245,iCongratulating the residents of Brady on the 100th anniversary of the town s’ incorporation...... A53 BRANCH, DAN, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61, 128 Vote, reason for, by ...... 57, 89 Vote, statement of, by ...... 133, 247 Votes, record of, by ...... 57, 299 BRASHEAR, HOLLIS HRi71,iHonoring Hollis Brashear for his service on the Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees...... A38 A176 INDEX 176

BRAUNE, KATHY HRi551,iCongratulating Kathy Braune for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A80 BRAWLEY, MARYLINN HRi244,iHonoring the outstanding teaching efforts of Debra Mudge, Blenda Wright, and MaryLinn Brawley...... A53 Introduction of ...... 203 BRAZOS BOTTOM COWOGRAPHERS HRi220,iCommending the Brazos Bottom Cowographers entertainment troupe for its efforts to honor and immortalize the history of the Old West...... A51 BRIDGES, RYAN THOMAS HRi671,iHonoring Ryan Thomas Bridges of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout...... A90 BRIGHT, REBECCA HRi588,iCongratulating Rebecca Bright on her receipt of the Kiwanis Woodrow Counts Arlington Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award...... A84 BRINSON, CLYDE Adjourned in memory of ...... 485 BRIZENDINE, KIMBALL W. HRi595,iHonoring Kimball W. Brizendine on his retirement as mayor of Friendswood...... A84 BROCK, EULINE HRi217,iHonoring Euline Brock of Denton for her outstanding three-term tenure as mayor...... A51 BROOKS, BRADY EUGENE HRi478,iIn memory of Brady Eugene Brooks of Jacksonville...... A74 BROWN, BETTY, REP. Adjourn, motion to, by ...... 222 Vote, statement of, by ...... 247 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 BROWN, FRED, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 104 BROWN, HARRY S., MIDDLE SCHOOL HRi593,iCongratulating Hut Brown of El Paso on the naming of the Harry S. Brown Middle School in his honor...... A84 177 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A177

BROWN, MACK HCRi1,iCongratulating The University of Texas Longhorn football team and Coach Mack Brown and his staff on winning the 2005 National Championship...... A22 HCRi13,iCongratulating Coach Mack Brown and The University of Texas Longhorn football team on winning the 2005 National Championship...... A22 Introduction of and address by...... 180 BROWN, STEPHANIE HRi554,iCongratulating Stephanie Brown of McCollum High School in the Harlandale ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A80 BRUNE, ELEANOR GOODE SCRi2,iIn memory of Eleanor Goode Brune...... A104 BRYAN, JACKIE

HRi195,iHonoring Jackie Bryan for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A49 BRYANT, ARLIE, MR. & MRS. HRi97,iCongratulating Arlie and Mary Bryant of Greenwood on their 65th wedding anniversary...... A40 BRYANT, SR., BRENT M. HRi275,iHonoring Bishop Brent M. Bryant, Sr., for his dedication to Redeeming Grace Baptist Church and the San Antonio community...... A56 BUCY, ALLISON ANN HRi419,iIn memory of Allison Ann Bucy of Waco...... A68 HRi539,iIn memory of Allison Ann Bucy...... A79 BUGEN, CLAIRE Introduction of ...... 214 BURKHALTER, BOB, MR. & MRS. HRi107,iHonoring Wanda and Bob Burkhalter of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A41 BURLESON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HRi620,iHonoring the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce on its 40th anniversary...... A87 BURNAM, LON, REP. Vote, statement of, by ...... 247 Votes, record of, by ...... 70 A178 INDEX 178

BURTON, BEVERLY HRi556,iCongratulating Beverly Burton of Woodridge Elementary School in the Alamo Heights ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A80 BUSH, BARBARA HRi22,iHonoring President George Herbert Walker Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush on their receipt of the Allan Shivers Public Service Award from the Headliners Foundation of Texas...... A34 BUSH, GEORGE HERBERT WALKER, PRESIDENT HRi22,iHonoring President George Herbert Walker Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush on their receipt of the Allan Shivers Public Service Award from the Headliners Foundation of Texas...... A34 BUSINESS & COMMERCE–ENTERPRISE ZONES HBi131,iRelating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment...... A16 HBi171,iRelating to certain state fiscal matters...... A21 BUSINESS & COMMERCE–GENERAL HBi51,iRelating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market...... A8 BUTLER, O. DOYLE, MR. & MRS. HRi118,iHonoring Imagene and O. Doyle Butler of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A42 BUTLER, RUTH HRi557,iCongratulating Ruth Butler of The Winston School in San Antonio on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 BYRD, JACK, MR. & MRS. HRi96,iCongratulating Jack and Marline Byrd of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A40 CABALLERO, LYDIA HRi581,iHonoring Lydia Caballero of Weslaco for her efforts in behalf of this nation and her fellow veterans...... A83 CALENDARS COMMITTEE RULES Adopted ...... 48, 49, 51 CALLEGARI, BILL, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 91 Vote, statement of, by ...... 105 179 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A179

CALLEGARI, III, WILLIAM ANTHONY HRi700,iCongratulating William Anthony Callegari III on the occasion of his high school graduation...... A93 CAMP COPASS HRi339,iHonoring Camp Copass in Denton for its role in assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005...... A61 CAMPBELL, JANICE HRi734,iHonoring Janice Campbell on the occasion of her retirement from The Bank and Trust of Del Rio...... A96 CAMPBELL, SCOTT, REP. HRi797,iCommending the Honorable Scott Campbell for his service as a member of the Texas House of Representatives...... A101 CANFIELD, JR., GLENN HCRi29,iIn memory of Glenn Canfield, Jr., of Longview...... A24 CANO, JUAN MIGUEL ZAMUDIO HRi351,iCongratulating Juan Miguel Zamudio Cano of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award...... A62 CANTARE COMMUNITY YOUTH CHOIR HCRi22,iWelcoming director Melissa Reyna and the young men and women of the Cantare Community Youth Choir to the State Capitol...... A23 CANTU, IGNACIA SALINAS HRi272,iIn memory of Ignacia Salinas Cantu of Weslaco...... A56 CANTU, THOMAS GABRIEL, SPC. HRi84,iHonoring Specialist Thomas Gabriel Cantu of Alice for his service in Iraq.. .A39 CARMACK, LEONARD HRi51,iHonoring Chief Leonard Carmack on his retirement from the Euless Police Department...... A36 CARNEY, PHILIP R. HRi558,iCongratulating Philip R. Carney of The Academy of Creative Education in the North East ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 CARR, LEO, MR. & MRS. HRi139,iCongratulating Leo and Judy Carr of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A44 A180 INDEX 180

CARRANZA, JULIAN HRi748,iCongratulating Julian Carranza of Corpus Christi on placing second in his division at the 2006 American Public Transportation Association s’ International Bus Roadeo...... A97 CASAS, EDUARDO "REY" HRi580,iHonoring Eduardo "Rey" Casas of Elsa for his efforts in behalf of this nation and his fellow veterans...... A83 CASEY, JANIE HCRi20,iDeclaring May 6, 2006, Janie Casey Day in Keller...... A23 CASTEEL, CARTER, REP. HRi795,iCommending the Honorable Carter Casteel for her many years of dedicated service to her constituents and to the citizens of Texas...... A101 Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 322 Vote, statement of, by ...... 143, 247 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 CASTILLO, CHRISTOPHER HCRi40,iCongratulating Christopher Castillo on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf...... A26 CASTRO, JOAQUIN, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61, 114 Vote, statement of, by ...... 156 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 CAT SPRING AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HRi63,iHonoring the Cat Spring Agricultural Society on its 150th anniversary in June 2006...... A37 CAUDILL, TRISH

HRi177,iHonoring Trish Caudill for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A47 CELLULAR TELEPHONES HBi106,iRelating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty...... A14 CEMETERIES HBi66,iRelating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense...... A10 HBi97,iRelating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense...... A13 181 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A181

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH HRi94,iHonoring Reverend Charles R. Dunn and Shirley Dunn for 40 years of service to Central Baptist Church in Deer Park...... A40 CERWINSKE, HERB HRi669,iCongratulating Herb Cerwinske of Houston on his 90th birthday...... A90 CGA TWISTERS HRi747,iCongratulating the members and coaches of the CGA Twisters cheerleading squads of the Coastal Bend area for their impressive performances at the 2006 American Cheer Power National Championships...... A97 CHAVEZ, CESAR HRi11,iPaying tribute to the life of Cesar Chavez on the occasion of the thirteenth anniversary of his death...... A33 CHAVEZ, EDUARDO HRi511,iIn memory of Texas State Trooper Eduardo Chavez of Edinburg...... A76 Adjourned in memory of ...... 204 CHAVEZ, NORMA, REP. Vote, statement of, by ...... 133, 247 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 CHAVEZ, RAM HRi692,iCongratulating founder Ram Chavez and the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi on the band s’ 20th anniversary...... A92 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH HRi233,iRecognizing April 2006 as Child Abuse Prevention Month...... A52 CHILD HEALTH PLAN HBi174,iRelating to temporary eligibility requirements for and administration of the child health plan program...... A21 CHILD SAFETY MONTH HCRi17,iDesignating April 2006 as Child Safety Month in Texas...... A23 CHISUM, WARREN, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61, 111, 118, 124, 154, 427 Appointed to conference committee on HB 2 ...... 279 Appointed to conference committee on HB 4 ...... 220 Chair, in the ...... 222 Concur, motion to, by ...... 327, 476 Constitutional three day rule, motion to suspend, by...... 427 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 87, 322, 326, 328, 331, 332, 476 Pledges of allegiance led by...... 208, 253 Senate amendments, motion to call up, by ...... 322 A182 INDEX 182

CHISUM, WARREN, REP. — (continued) Table, motion to, by ...... 66, 83, 329 CIGARROA, MARGARET G. HCRi26,iHonoring the life of Dr. Margaret G. Cigarroa of Laredo and commemorating the dedication of the Dr. Margaret G. Cigarroa Literacy Center...... A24 CILLEY, RICHARD CLARK HRi476,iIn memory of Richard Clark Cilley of Austin...... A73 HRi530,iIn memory of Richard Clark Cilley of Austin...... A78 CLAYTON, CORA FAYE DIXON HRi297,iIn memory of Cora Faye Dixon Clayton of San Antonio...... A58 COASTAL BEND SCIENCE FAIR HRi624,iCongratulating the 2006 Coastal Bend Science Fair winners...... A87 COFFMAN, STEPHEN ANTHONY HRi752,iIn memory of Steve Coffman of Victoria...... A97 Adjourned in memory of ...... 485 COLEMAN, GARNET F., REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 58, 120, 301 Point of order raised by ...... 139, 234 Print, motion to, by ...... 88 Vote, reason for, by ...... 89 Votes, record of, by ...... 68, 70 COLEMAN, VIOLA M. HRi143,iIn memory of Dr. Viola M. Coleman of Midland...... A44 COLLINS, II, JAMES HENDERSON HRi40,iHonoring Mindy Ann Eiermann and James Henderson Collins II on their engagement and forthcoming marriage...... A35 COLLINS, IZOLA HRi312,iHonoring Izola Collins of Galveston on her receipt of the 2006 Steel Oleander Award...... A59 COLLINS, MARION, LT. COL. (RET.) & MRS. HRi598,iHonoring Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Marion H. Collins and Alice Collins of Belton on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary...... A85 COMBEST, GERRI LYN HRi178,iHonoring Gerri Lyn Combest for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A47 COMMITTEES, STANDING & SELECT Permission to meet granted ...... 195, 222 183 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A183

COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS HBi60,iRelating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the annual property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid...... A9 HBi69,iRelating to the allocation and apportionment of certain payments used in the determination of the taxable earned surplus of a corporation...... A10 HBi72,iRelating to providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the school district s’ tax rate and protecting a school district against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A10 HBi76,iRelating to making an appropriation for the purpose of providing school district ad valorem tax rate relief...... A11 HBi86,iRelating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district s’ ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A12 HBi99,iRelating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district s’ ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A13 HBi171,iRelating to certain state fiscal matters...... A21 HJRi39,iProposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to finance a state sales tax holiday...... A32 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE HBi100,iRelating to school district accounting systems...... A13 COMSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL HRi737,iHonoring the Comstock High School UIL social studies team on winning the Class A state championship...... A96 CONDRA, WILLIAM "BILL" MILTON HRi500,iIn memory of William "Bill" Milton Condra of Kerrville...... A75 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HB2 ...... 451 HB4 ...... 243 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES APPOINTED HB 2, House...... 279 HB 2, Senate...... 311 A184 INDEX 184

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES APPOINTED — (continued) HB 4, House...... 220 HB 4, Senate...... 228 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION HBi94,iRelating to the authority of members of the board of trustees of an independent school district to obtain student information...... A13 HBi106,iRelating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty...... A14 CONGRATULATORY & MEMORIAL CALENDAR Consideration of ...... 163, 214, 267, 415 Providing for...... 131, 193, 248, 276 CONKLIN, JENNIFER HRi555,iHonoring Girl Scout Gold Award recipients Katharine White, Lauren Worthy, Jennifer Conklin, and Lora Grotte...... A80 CONNER, HUGH LEE HRi654,iIn memory of Hugh Lee Conner of Houston...... A89 CONSUMER PROTECTION HBi51,iRelating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market...... A8 HBi106,iRelating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty...... A14 CONTINUING EDUCATION HBi166,iRelating to certification and continuing education requirements for certain public education administrators...... A20 COOK, BOB Introduction of ...... 180 COOK, BYRON, REP. Chair, in the ...... 457, 478 COOK, ROBBY, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Chair, in the ...... 294 Pledges of allegiance led by...... 320 Vote, statement of, by ...... 162 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 COOPER, ARMA LEE WOODS HRi309,iIn memory of Arma Lee Woods Cooper...... A59 185 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A185

COOPER, KINDLE HRi192,iHonoring Kindle Cooper for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A49 CORNYN, JOHN, SEN. Introduction of and address by...... 19 CORPORATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS HBi3,iRelating to certain taxes affecting businesses; making an appropriation; providing penalties...... A2 HBi69,iRelating to the allocation and apportionment of certain payments used in the determination of the taxable earned surplus of a corporation...... A10 HBi131,iRelating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment...... A16 HBi145,iRelating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties...... A18 HBi155,iRelating to the application, computation, and rates of the franchise tax.. . . .A19 CORRECTIONS–JAILS & PRISONS HBi87,iRelating to the capacity of certain correctional facilities operated under contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and a private vendor or county commissioners court...... A12 HBi129,iRelating to the eligibility of juvenile correctional officers for the fire fighter and law enforcement or security officer home loan program...... A16 CORTE, FRANK, REP. HRi35,iApproving the selection of Valerie Ryder Corte to serve as temporary acting representative for House District 122...... A35 CORTE, VALERIE RYDER, REP. HRi35,iApproving the selection of Valerie Ryder Corte to serve as temporary acting representative for House District 122...... A35 Chair, in the ...... 444 Named temporary acting representative ...... 4 Oath of office administered to ...... 5 COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION, TEXAS HBi119,iRelating to making appropriations in connection with the former Cosmetology Commission and former Board of Barber Examiners...... A15 COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY HRi227,iRecognizing April 26, 2006, as County Government Day at the State Capitol...... A52 A186 INDEX 186

COURTS–COUNTY & STATUTORY HBi172,iRelating to authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property in the county that is less than 10 percent but not less than three percent...... A21 HJRi38,iProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the county...... A32 COURTS–DISTRICT HBi132,iRelating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations...... A16 COURTS–JURIES HBi156,iRelating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials...... A19 HBi157,iRelating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials...... A19 HBi158,iRelating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials...... A19 COURTS–JUSTICE HBi132,iRelating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations...... A16 COX, ENNIS, MR. & MRS. HRi125,iHonoring Ennis and Lucille Cox of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary...... A43 COX, RONALD E. HRi491,iHonoring Ronald E. Cox for his outstanding service as city manager of Friendswood and wishing him well in his new career...... A75 CRABB, JOE, REP. Votes, record of, by ...... 299 CRADDICK, III, THOMAS RUSSELL "TRIPP" HRi259,iCongratulating Tommy and Laura Craddick on the birth of their son, Thomas Russell "Tripp" Craddick III...... A55 CRADDICK, TOM, SPEAKER Adjournment, statement of...... 7 Statements by ...... 4 CRAIN, NATE HRi208,iCongratulating Nate Crain of Dallas on his selection as a "Rising Star" by Campaigns and Elections magazine...... A50 187 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A187

CRAMER, BERTHA ELLEN HRi267,iIn memory of Bertha Ellen Cramer of Mineola...... A55 CRIMES–AGAINST MORALS HBi59,iRelating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording...... A9 CRIMES–AGAINST PERSONS–GENERAL HBi19,iRelating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools...... A5 HBi108,iRelating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense...... A14 CRIMES–JUVENILE HBi71,iRelating to gang-related activity in and around public schools; providing a criminal penalty...... A10 CRIMES–MISCELLANEOUS HBi12,iRelating to privacy of wireless telecommunications customer information; providing a civil penalty...... A5 HBi66,iRelating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense...... A10 HBi97,iRelating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense...... A13 CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF HBi87,iRelating to the capacity of certain correctional facilities operated under contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and a private vendor or county commissioners court...... A12 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE–GENERAL HBi156,iRelating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials...... A19 HBi157,iRelating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials...... A19 HBi158,iRelating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials...... A19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE–SENTENCING & PUNISHMENT HBi19,iRelating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools...... A5 CROWNOVER, MYRA, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 114 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 CRUZ, CARMEN HRi386,iHonoring Carmen Cruz, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society...... A66 A188 INDEX 188

CRUZ, MICHELLE GALINDO HRi453,iHonoring Michelle Galindo Cruz and John Kenneth Arnold of Austin on their upcoming wedding...... A71 CUBILLOS, JO ANN HRi473,iCongratulating Jo Ann Cubillos on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A73 CULLI, JEAN TURNER HRi92,iHonoring Linda Turner McKay and Jean Turner Culli of Beeville for the acceptance of Oakland Stock Farm into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program...... A40 CUNNINGHAM, GLYNN, MR. & MRS. HRi114,iHonoring Glynn and Peggy Cunningham of Crane on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A42 CURRY, JAMES, MR. & MRS. HRi682,iHonoring James and Jane Curry of Woodway on their 50th anniversary. . . .A91 CYPHER, LYNDI HRi741,iHonoring Sul Ross State University volleyball players Emerald Setzler and Lyndi Cypher for their athletic achievements...... A97 D AMBROSIO,’ ELEANOR HRi688,iCommemorating the marriage of Eleanor D Ambrosio’ and Jeff Hewitt of Austin...... A92 DALLAS, CITY OF HRi14,iHonoring Dallas on the 150th anniversary of its incorporation...... A33 HRi336,iCommemorating the 150th anniversary of the Dallas city charter...... A61 Introduction of representatives of...... 194 DALLAS SOUTH OAK CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL HRi416,iCongratulating the Dallas South Oak Cliff High School boys ’basketball team on winning the 2006 4A state championship...... A68 Introduction of coaches and boys basketball team from ...... 446 DALY, RICHARD HRi768,iHonoring Brother Richard Daly of Austin for his dedicated service as executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference...... A99 Introduction of ...... 461 DAMRON, ALLEN WAYNE HRi363,iIn memory of Allen Wayne Damron of Terlingua...... A64 DANAHER, PHIL HRi686,iCongratulating Coach Phil Danaher of Calallen High School on his 300th win...... A92 189 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A189

DARGEN, DONALD HRi670,iCongratulating Donald Dargen of Houston on his 85th birthday...... A90 DAVILA, JESSIE, SGT. HRi348,iIn memory of U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant Jessie Davila...... A62 DAVIS, JOHN E., REP. Votes, record of, by ...... 299 DAVIS, YVONNE, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 68 Vote, statement of, by ...... 99 Votes, record of, by ...... 70 DAW, BRYAN HRi645,iCongratulating Bryan Daw of El Paso on becoming an Eagle Scout...... A88 DAWSON, GLENDA, REP. Votes, record of, by ...... 299 DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE HRi69,iRecognizing April 23-30, 2006, as the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust...... A38 DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE HRi320,iHonoring the Texas School for the Deaf on its sesquicentennial...... A60 Introduction of students from...... 214 DEANE, COURTNEY MEGAN HRi778,iCongratulating Courtney Megan Deane of El Paso on her graduation from J.M. Hanks High School in 2006...... A100 DECORTE, JOE A. HRi28,iHonoring Sergeant Joe A. DeCorte on his retirement from the Dallas Police Department...... A34 DEITCH, MICHELE HRi223,iHonoring Michele Deitch and Michael Mushlin for their work in hosting a conference on correctional oversight and human rights at The University of Texas at Austin in April 2006...... A52 DELGADO, JR., JOE ROY HRi346,iHonoring Joe Roy Delgado, Jr., on his achievements in academics and sports...... A62 DELISI, DIANNE WHITE, REP. Adjourn, motion to, by ...... 36 Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 301 Pledges of allegiance led by...... 34 A190 INDEX 190

DELISI, DIANNE WHITE, REP. — (continued) Votes, record of, by ...... 299 DENISON, CARLYS HCRi33,iIn memory of Carlys Denison of Deport...... A25 DENNY, MARY, REP. HRi403,iHonoring State Representative Mary Denny and her husband, Norman Tolpo, on their first wedding anniversary...... A67 HRi796,iCommending the Honorable Mary Diane Denny for her many years of dedicated service to her constituents and to the citizens of Texas...... A101 Vote, statement of, by ...... 94 DENTON, JOHN MILLER HRi452,iCongratulating Michala and David Denton of Pearland on the birth of their son, John Miller Denton...... A71 DENVER HARBOR SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. HRi680,iHonoring Denver Harbor Senior Citizens, Inc., on its 25th anniversary.. . . .A91 DESHOTEL, JOSEPH "JOE", REP. Chair, in the ...... 414 Vote, statement of, by ...... 60, 105 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 DEVORA, JULIO HRi776,iCongratulating Julio Devora of El Paso on being the 2006 salutatorian for Cathedral High School...... A100 DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS HIGH SCHOOL HRi728,iHonoring Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School in Fort Worth for being named one of the top 100 high schools by Newsweek magazine...... A95 DIAZ, CHRISTIAN HRi398,iCommending Christian Diaz and his associates for the establishment of the Buffalo Gap Fine Arts Center for Education near Abilene...... A67 DIGBY, DWAYNE HRi621,iHonoring Mayor Dwayne Digby of Belton for his outstanding public service...... A87 DINDINGER, LILLY HRi375,iHonoring Lilly Dindinger, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society...... A65 DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH HBi62,iRelating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office...... A9 191 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A191

DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH — (continued) HBi72,iRelating to providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the school district s’ tax rate and protecting a school district against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A10 HBi86,iRelating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district s’ ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A12 HBi99,iRelating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district s’ ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue...... A13 HBi124,iRelating to authorizing an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled...... A16 HBi138,iRelating to an appropriation to the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services for providing vocational rehabilitation...... A17 HBi159,iRelating to exempting from the sales tax taxable items for personal use by certain permanently disabled veterans...... A20 HJRi26,iProposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the rate of those taxes...... A30 HJRi27,iProposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes...... A30 HJRi29,iProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes...... A30 HJRi30,iProposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes...... A30 A192 INDEX 192

DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH — (continued) HJRi32,iProposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and an increase in the maximum amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled...... A31 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RELIEF HBi63,iRelating to appropriations to pay for damages and disruptions suffered by Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. . . . A9 HBi140,iRelating to making an appropriation to the Texas Education Agency to pay certain costs connected with educating students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A17 HBi147,iRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters...... A18 HBi163,iRelating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area...... A20 DISCLOSURE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION HBi12,iRelating to privacy of wireless telecommunications customer information; providing a civil penalty...... A5 DIXON, EMMETT, MR. & MRS. HRi263,iHonoring Emmett and Claudette Dixon of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A55 DOANE, SIDNEY HRi353,iCongratulating Sidney Doane of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award...... A63 DOANS MAY DAY PICNIC HRi60,iCommemorating the 123rd Doans May Day Picnic on May 6, 2006...... A37 DOCKERY, ZELMA SMIZER HRi236,iIn memory of Zelma Smizer Dockery of Cameron...... A53 DON & RENATE VAN STONE DAY HRi785,iCongratulating Don and Renate Van Stone of Austin on their 40th wedding anniversary and recognizing June 20, 2006, as Don and Renate Van Stone Day...... A100 DONALD HAYNES & SON RANCH HRi78,iHonoring Rosemary Haynes of McMullen County and her family on the induction of their ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program...... A39 DOYLE, JAMES HRi644,iCongratulating James Doyle of El Paso on becoming an Eagle Scout...... A88 193 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A193

DOZIER, II, DAVID HRi648,iIn memory of David Dozier II of Kerrville...... A89 DRIVER, JOE, REP. Adjourn, motion to, by ...... 204 DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS HBi33,iRelating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out...... A7 HBi161,iRelating to the content of public school campus improvement plans...... A20 DUDLEY, GARY L. HRi790,iCongratulating Gary L. Dudley on his induction into the 2006 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame...... A101 DUDLEY, HAROLD K. Adjourned in memory of ...... 248 DUDLEY, LEON Introduction of ...... 447 DUGAT, HENRY, MR. & MRS. HRi479,iCongratulating Henry and Bennie Dugat on their 46th wedding anniversary...... A74 Introduction of ...... 445 DUKES, DAWNNA, REP. Adjourn sine die, motion to, by ...... 485 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 429 Print, motion to, by ...... 429 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL HRi186,iHonoring the Dunbar High School girls ’basketball team on its outstanding season...... A48 HRi229,iHonoring the Fort Worth Dunbar High School boys ’basketball team on its outstanding season...... A52 DUNN, CHARLES R. HRi94,iHonoring Reverend Charles R. Dunn and Shirley Dunn for 40 years of service to Central Baptist Church in Deer Park...... A40 DUNN, SHIRLEY HRi94,iHonoring Reverend Charles R. Dunn and Shirley Dunn for 40 years of service to Central Baptist Church in Deer Park...... A40 DUNNAM, JIM, REP. Adjourn, motion to, by ...... 181 A194 INDEX 194

DUNNAM, JIM, REP. — (continued) Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 66 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 87 Memorandum by...... 303 Point of order raised by ...... 61, 303 Votes, record of, by ...... 70 DURST, MELVIN, MR. & MRS. HRi625,iCongratulating Melvin and Dorothy Durst of Fredericksburg on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A87 DUTTON, JR., HAROLD V., REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Chair, in the ...... 320 Vote, statement of, by ...... 156 EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HBi75,iRelating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program...... A11 EASTERLING, BETH HRi200,iHonoring Beth Easterling for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A49 ECKERT, JR., W. T. "BILL" HRi240,iIn memory of W. T. "Bill" Eckert, Jr., of Rockdale...... A53 Introduction of family of ...... 212 ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT–GENERAL HBi104,iRelating to a bill of rights for the poor...... A14 HBi109,iRelating to the authority of school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with closed or realigned military facilities...... A14 HBi131,iRelating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment...... A16 EDDLEMON, REBECCA HRi330,iIn memory of Rebecca Eddlemon of Grand Prairie...... A61 EDGE, SHIRLEY GRACE HRi50,iIn memory of Shirley Grace Edge of Kerrville...... A36 EDMONDSON, CLYDE CALVIN HRi314,iIn memory of Clyde Calvin Edmondson of Brady...... A59 HRi337,iIn memory of Clyde Calvin Edmondson of Brady...... A61 Introduction of family of ...... 193 195 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A195

EDUCATION–BILINGUAL HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi85,iRelating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools...... A12 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 HBi55,iRelating to the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi98,iRelating to the use of current and future state budget surpluses to reduce local school district property tax rates; making an appropriation...... A13 HBi127,iRelating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system...... A16 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF–CHARGES FROM THE HOUSE HBi23,iRelating to providing mentors for certain classroom teachers...... A6 HBi39,iRelating to instruments adopted for use in the public school accountability system...... A7 HBi57,iRelating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education...... A9 HBi84,iRelating to teacher retention demonstration projects in public schools...... A12 HBi96,iRelating to an instructional excellence program in public schools to provide for educator leadership, collaboration, and long-term career paths...... A13 HBi101,iRelating to an awards for student achievement program at certain public school campuses...... A13 EDUCATION–HIGHER–FINANCE HBi13,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas–Pan American...... A5 HBi63,iRelating to appropriations to pay for damages and disruptions suffered by Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. . . . A9 HBi121,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure...... A15 HBi130,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center...... A16 HBi142,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso...... A17 A196 INDEX 196

EDUCATION–HIGHER–FINANCE — (continued) HBi153,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation...... A19 EDUCATION–HIGHER–GENERAL HBi126,iRelating to the eligibility of students enrolled in joint credit or concurrent enrollment programs for extracurricular activities and University Interscholastic League competitions...... A16 EDUCATION–HIGHER–HEALTH INSTITUTIONS HBi130,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center...... A16 HBi142,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso...... A17 HBi154,iRelating to the administration of the Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy. . . . .A19 EDUCATION–HIGHER–INSTITUTIONS & PROGRAMS HBi13,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas–Pan American...... A5 HBi63,iRelating to appropriations to pay for damages and disruptions suffered by Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. . . . A9 HBi121,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure...... A15 HBi130,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center...... A16 HBi142,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso...... A17 HBi153,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation...... A19 HBi154,iRelating to the administration of the Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy. . . . .A19 EDUCATION–HIGHER–STATE COORDINATION HBi13,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas–Pan American...... A5 HBi121,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure...... A15 HBi130,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center...... A16 HBi142,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso...... A17 HBi153,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation...... A19 197 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A197

EDUCATION–HIGHER–STUDENT FINANCIAL AID HBi75,iRelating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program...... A11 EDUCATION–JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICTS HBi153,iRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation...... A19 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–ADMISSION & ATTENDANCE HBi33,iRelating to an optional flexible school day program for students in grades nine through twelve who have dropped out of school or who are at-risk of dropping out...... A7 HBi46,iRelating to the first day of instruction at a public school...... A8 HBi90,iRelating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes...... A12 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–CHARTER SCHOOLS HBi38,iRelating to adjustments in charter school funding...... A7 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–CURRICULUM HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi57,iRelating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education...... A9 HBi126,iRelating to the eligibility of students enrolled in joint credit or concurrent enrollment programs for extracurricular activities and University Interscholastic League competitions...... A16 HBi165,iRelating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students...... A20 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–DISCIPLINE HBi19,iRelating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools...... A5 HBi71,iRelating to gang-related activity in and around public schools; providing a criminal penalty...... A10 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES HBi126,iRelating to the eligibility of students enrolled in joint credit or concurrent enrollment programs for extracurricular activities and University Interscholastic League competitions...... A16 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–FINANCE HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 A198 INDEX 198

EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–FINANCE — (continued) HBi2,iRelating to the allocation of certain revenue from franchise taxes, motor vehicle sales and use taxes, and taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products to school district property tax relief and public education...... A2 HBi20,iRelating to the imposition of an income tax and the funding of public education through that tax; providing penalties...... A5 HBi22,iRelating to state support of the public school system...... A6 HBi25,iRelating to compensation supplementation for certain educational employees..A6 HBi26,iRelating to the imposition of an income tax on income that exceeds $100,000 to provide property tax relief and fund public education; providing penalties...... A6 HBi27,iRelating to the imposition of an energy efficiency tax and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties...... A6 HBi28,iRelating to the imposition of a tax on mercury emissions and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties...... A6 HBi29,iRelating to the imposition of a tax on the use of coal and to the use of the revenue from the tax for public education; providing penalties...... A6 HBi30,iRelating to the imposition of a tax on carcinogenic, developmental, and reproductive toxicants and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties...... A6 HBi38,iRelating to adjustments in charter school funding...... A7 HBi50,iRelating to funding for public school career and technology programs...... A8 HBi54,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of and programs for public school employees...... A8 HBi55,iRelating to the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi60,iRelating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the annual property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid...... A9 HBi64,iRelating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales and use tax on motor vehicles based on the amounts of emissions...... A10 HBi74,iRelating to state funding for school districts for transportation of students who would be subject to hazardous traffic conditions while walking...... A11 HBi76,iRelating to making an appropriation for the purpose of providing school district ad valorem tax rate relief...... A11 HBi79,iRelating to the compensation paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A11 HBi81,iRelating to the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees...... A11 HBi82,iRelating to the minimum salary for public school teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses...... A11 HBi83,iRelating to public school finance matters; making an appropriation...... A12 HBi88,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional public school employees...... A12 HBi91,iRelating to certification of and salaries for certain professional public school employees, public school finance, and school property tax rates...... A12 199 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A199

EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–FINANCE — (continued) HBi98,iRelating to the use of current and future state budget surpluses to reduce local school district property tax rates; making an appropriation...... A13 HBi102,iRelating to a comprehensive statewide strategy for the retention and advancement of classroom teachers and certain other professional employees in public schools...... A14 HBi116,iRelating to a supplemental appropriation for Foundation School Program equalized operations...... A15 HBi123,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A16 HBi127,iRelating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system...... A16 HBi140,iRelating to making an appropriation to the Texas Education Agency to pay certain costs connected with educating students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A17 HJRi15,iProposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met...... A28 HJRi21,iProposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to provide for equitable funding for each student under the public school system...... A29 HJRi25,iProposing a constitutional amendment to establish a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operation purposes and to clarify that an ad valorem tax that is levied or collected by a school district in this state is not a state ad valorem tax...... A30 HJRi28,iProposing a constitutional amendment providing for school district property tax rate reduction through the dedication of a portion of available state revenue for that purpose...... A30 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–GENERAL HBi46,iRelating to the first day of instruction at a public school...... A8 HCRi48,iInstructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B.iNo.i1...... A27 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE HBi25,iRelating to compensation supplementation for certain educational employees..A6 HBi40,iRelating to the salary and benefits of certain employees of public schools. . . .A7 HBi54,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of and programs for public school employees...... A8 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi89,iRelating to compensation supplementation for certain educational employees...... A12 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 A200 INDEX 200

EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL — (continued) HBi11,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A5 HBi21,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A6 HBi25,iRelating to compensation supplementation for certain educational employees..A6 HBi37,iRelating to the receipt of financial benefits by school district superintendents for services performed for business entities...... A7 HBi40,iRelating to the salary and benefits of certain employees of public schools. . . .A7 HBi42,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A7 HBi43,iRelating to health coverage or compensation supplementation for certain education employees...... A8 HBi52,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A8 HBi54,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of and programs for public school employees...... A8 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi68,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A10 HBi77,iRelating to the salary and benefits of certain employees of public schools. . .A11 HBi78,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A11 HBi79,iRelating to the compensation paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A11 HBi81,iRelating to the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees...... A11 HBi82,iRelating to the minimum salary for public school teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses...... A11 HBi88,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional public school employees...... A12 HBi89,iRelating to compensation supplementation for certain educational employees...... A12 HBi91,iRelating to certification of and salaries for certain professional public school employees, public school finance, and school property tax rates...... A12 HBi96,iRelating to an instructional excellence program in public schools to provide for educator leadership, collaboration, and long-term career paths...... A13 HBi102,iRelating to a comprehensive statewide strategy for the retention and advancement of classroom teachers and certain other professional employees in public schools...... A14 HBi123,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A16 201 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A201

EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL — (continued) HBi166,iRelating to certification and continuing education requirements for certain public education administrators...... A20 HBi173,iRelating to social security coverage for employees of public school districts...... A21 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–SPECIAL HBi127,iRelating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system...... A16 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–TEACHERS HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 HBi11,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A5 HBi19,iRelating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools...... A5 HBi21,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A6 HBi23,iRelating to providing mentors for certain classroom teachers...... A6 HBi25,iRelating to compensation supplementation for certain educational employees..A6 HBi34,iRelating to the assignment of students to classroom teachers...... A7 HBi40,iRelating to the salary and benefits of certain employees of public schools. . . .A7 HBi42,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A7 HBi52,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A8 HBi54,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of and programs for public school employees...... A8 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi68,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A10 HBi77,iRelating to the salary and benefits of certain employees of public schools. . .A11 HBi78,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A11 HBi79,iRelating to the compensation paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A11 HBi81,iRelating to the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees...... A11 HBi82,iRelating to the minimum salary for public school teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses...... A11 HBi84,iRelating to teacher retention demonstration projects in public schools...... A12 A202 INDEX 202

EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–TEACHERS — (continued) HBi88,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional public school employees...... A12 HBi89,iRelating to compensation supplementation for certain educational employees...... A12 HBi91,iRelating to certification of and salaries for certain professional public school employees, public school finance, and school property tax rates...... A12 HBi96,iRelating to an instructional excellence program in public schools to provide for educator leadership, collaboration, and long-term career paths...... A13 HBi101,iRelating to an awards for student achievement program at certain public school campuses...... A13 HBi102,iRelating to a comprehensive statewide strategy for the retention and advancement of classroom teachers and certain other professional employees in public schools...... A14 HBi122,iRelating to the benefits of, and participation as a retiree in, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas...... A16 HBi123,iRelating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A16 HBi161,iRelating to the content of public school campus improvement plans...... A20 HBi165,iRelating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students...... A20 HBi173,iRelating to social security coverage for employees of public school districts...... A21 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–TEACHERS–ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION HBi84,iRelating to teacher retention demonstration projects in public schools...... A12 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–TESTING HBi39,iRelating to instruments adopted for use in the public school accountability system...... A7 HBi55,iRelating to the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi57,iRelating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education...... A9 HBi80,iRelating to releasing the question and answer keys for certain academic assessment instruments administered to public school students...... A11 HBi85,iRelating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools...... A12 EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–TEXTBOOKS HBi36,iRelating to the use of credits for textbooks or other instructional materials in a school district or open-enrollment charter school...... A7 HBi165,iRelating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students...... A20 HBi167,iRelating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks.A20 203 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A203

EDUCATION–PRIMARY & SECONDARY–VOCATIONAL HBi50,iRelating to funding for public school career and technology programs...... A8 EDUCATION–SCHOOL DISTRICTS HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 HBi35,iRelating to school district internal auditors...... A7 HBi55,iRelating to the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi94,iRelating to the authority of members of the board of trustees of an independent school district to obtain student information...... A13 HBi100,iRelating to school district accounting systems...... A13 HBi160,iRelating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts...... A20 EDUCATION–SCHOOL DISTRICTS–EQUALIZATION OF WEALTH HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 HBi2,iRelating to the allocation of certain revenue from franchise taxes, motor vehicle sales and use taxes, and taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products to school district property tax relief and public education...... A2 HBi83,iRelating to public school finance matters; making an appropriation...... A12 HBi91,iRelating to certification of and salaries for certain professional public school employees, public school finance, and school property tax rates...... A12 HBi116,iRelating to a supplemental appropriation for Foundation School Program equalized operations...... A15 HJRi21,iProposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to provide for equitable funding for each student under the public school system...... A29 EDUCATION, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF HBi165,iRelating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students...... A20 HBi167,iRelating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks...... A20 EDUCATION, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF–CHARGES FROM THE HOUSE HBi57,iRelating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education...... A9 HBi100,iRelating to school district accounting systems...... A13 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 A204 INDEX 204

EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS — (continued) HBi80,iRelating to releasing the question and answer keys for certain academic assessment instruments administered to public school students...... A11 HBi98,iRelating to the use of current and future state budget surpluses to reduce local school district property tax rates; making an appropriation...... A13 HBi111,iRelating to certain supplemental state appropriations for deferred payments...... A14 HBi116,iRelating to a supplemental appropriation for Foundation School Program equalized operations...... A15 HBi140,iRelating to making an appropriation to the Texas Education Agency to pay certain costs connected with educating students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A17 EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS HBi79,iRelating to the compensation paid to certain professional employees of public schools...... A11 HBi101,iRelating to an awards for student achievement program at certain public school campuses...... A13 EDWARDS, AL, REP. HRi809,iHonoring Representative Al Edwards for his service to the Texas House of Representatives...... A103 Chair, in the ...... 162, 178, 212, 267, 415, 481 Invocation offered by ...... 291 Permission for committees to meet requested by...... 131, 195 Pledges of allegiance led by...... 291 Point of order raised by ...... 322 Vote, statement of, by ...... 89 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 EDWARDS, PAUL ALFRED HRi612,iIn memory of Paul Alfred Edwards of Uvalde...... A86 EDWARDS ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY HRi512,iCommemorating the groundbreaking of the new Edwards Abstract and Title Company in Edinburg...... A76 EICHLER, EMERSON ANN HRi726,iCongratulating Shera and David Eichler of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Emerson Ann Eichler...... A95 EIERMANN, MINDY ANN HRi40,iHonoring Mindy Ann Eiermann and James Henderson Collins II on their engagement and forthcoming marriage...... A35 EILAND, CRAIG, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61, 65, 90, 120 Chair, in the ...... 326 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 331 205 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A205

EILAND, CRAIG, REP. — (continued) Print, motion to, by ...... 332 Vote, reason for, by ...... 299 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 EISSLER, ROB, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61, 71, 76, 86, 105 Chair, in the ...... 479 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 78 Reconsider vote, motion to, by ...... 86 Vote, statement of, by ...... 63 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 EL PASO MISSION TRAIL ASSOCIATION HRi207,iHonoring the 20th anniversary of the El Paso Mission Trail Association. . .A50 ELECTIONS–ADMINISTRATION HBi62,iRelating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office...... A9 ELECTIONS–CAMPAIGN FINANCING HBi110,iRelating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties...... A14 HBi145,iRelating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties...... A18 ELECTIONS–GENERAL HBi14,iRelating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes...... A5 HBi48,iRelating to voter approval of certain school district property tax increases. . . .A8 HBi128,iRelating to the election of the board of directors of an appraisal district. . . .A16 HBi150,iRelating to property tax rate relief for school district taxpayers...... A18 HJRi11,iProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a local option election in a county to set a limit of less than 10 percent but not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes...... A28 ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 HBi55,iRelating to the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi100,iRelating to school district accounting systems...... A13 A206 INDEX 206

ELIAS, JUAN HRi564,iCongratulating Juan Elias of Dwight Middle School in the South San Antonio ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 ELKINS, GARY, REP. Adjourn, motion to, by ...... 317 Adjourn sine die, motion to, by ...... 485 Vote, reason for, by ...... 140 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 ELLA AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER HRi307,iCommending the Ella Austin Community Center for its contributions to the citizens of San Antonio...... A59 ELLIS, MARK HRi469,iHonoring Houston City Council member Mark Ellis for his three-term tenure as a member of the Houston City Council...... A73 EMBREY, JR., JAMES LINDSAY HRi20,iIn memory of James Lindsay Embrey, Jr., of Dallas...... A34 EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) HBi107,iRelating to public financing of retirement of state employees and officers; making an appropriation...... A14 ENERGY–ALTERNATIVE FUELS HBi16,iRelating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on certain motor vehicles using alternative fuels...... A5 ENERGY–CONSERVATION HCRi36,iUrging the U.S. Congress to take measures to lower gasoline prices and reduce national energy consumption...... A25 ENERGY RESOURCES, COMMITTEE ON Posting rule suspended ...... 330 ENGLAND, KIRK, REP. Chair, in the ...... 442 Vote, statement of, by ...... 113, 328 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 ENGLISH LANGUAGE HBi85,iRelating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools...... A12 ENVIRONMENT–AIR HBi28,iRelating to the imposition of a tax on mercury emissions and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties...... A6 207 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A207

ENVIRONMENT–AIR — (continued) HBi170,iRelating to controlling emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty...... A21 ENVIRONMENT–GENERAL HBi64,iRelating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales and use tax on motor vehicles based on the amounts of emissions...... A10 HBi104,iRelating to a bill of rights for the poor...... A14 ENVIRONMENT–HAZARDOUS, TOXIC, & NUCLEAR WASTE HBi30,iRelating to the imposition of a tax on carcinogenic, developmental, and reproductive toxicants and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties...... A6 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON HBi170,iRelating to controlling emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty...... A21 ESCOBAR, JUAN M., REP. Vote, statement of, by ...... 133, 477 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 ESCOBAR, MARIA GERTRUDIS TULIS GARCIA DE HRi793,iHonoring Maria Gertrudis Tulis Garcia de Escobar on her retirement from the Corpus Christi ISD...... A101 ESCOBARES, CITY OF HRi773,iCongratulating the elected officials and the citizens of the new city of Escobares...... A99 ESTRADA, RICARDO HRi614,iIn memory of Ricardo Estrada of Tornillo...... A86 ETA PHI BETA SORORITY, DELTA KAPPA CHAPTER HRi310,iHonoring the Delta Kappa Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on its service to the community...... A59 ETHEREDGE, HOMER, MR. & MRS. HRi131,iHonoring Homer and Naomi Etheredge of Lamesa on their 60th wedding anniversary...... A43 ETHICS HBi37,iRelating to the receipt of financial benefits by school district superintendents for services performed for business entities...... A7 HBi93,iRelating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials...... A13 ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS HBi110,iRelating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties...... A14 A208 INDEX 208

ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS — (continued) HBi145,iRelating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties...... A18 EVANS, CLARICE HRi455,iHonoring Clarice Evans of Mineola on her 90th birthday...... A72 EVANS, DEAN, MR. & MRS. HRi729,iHonoring Dean and Lorean Evans of Lamesa on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary...... A95 EWELL TOWNVIEW CENTER SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED & GIFTED HRi701,iCongratulating Dallas ISD s’ School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center on its selection by Newsweek magazine as the nation s’ top public high school in 2006...... A93 Introduction of students and faculty from ...... 448 EWELL TOWNVIEW CENTER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING HRi702,iCongratulating Dallas ISD s’ School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center on its ranking as eighth among the nation s’ top schools by Newsweek magazine in 2006...... A93 Introduction of students from...... 450 FAIR ACCESS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (FAIR) PLAN ASSOCIATION HBi143,iRelating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. . .A18 FAMILY–PARENT & CHILD HBi105,iRelating to the use of parenting plans and parenting coordinators in suits affecting the parent-child relationship...... A14 FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HBi111,iRelating to certain supplemental state appropriations for deferred payments. A14 HBi112,iRelating to certain supplemental state appropriations for previously deferred payments...... A14 FARABEE, DAVID, REP. Posting rule, motion to suspend, by ...... 330 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 FARRAR, JESSICA, REP. Vote, statement of, by ...... 153 Votes, record of, by ...... 70 FARRIS, LANELLE HRi133,iHonoring LaNelle Farris of Lamesa on her retirement from the Lamesa Independent School District...... A43 209 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A209

FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH HRi771,iHonoring the clergy and members of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on the occasion of the congregation s’ 50th anniversary...... A99 FERNANDEZ, ROSITA HRi750,iIn memory of Rosita Fernandez of San Antonio...... A97 FILLMORE, KATHERINE ANN HRi704,iHonoring Katherine Ann Fillmore on her graduation from The University of Texas...... A93 FIRE FIGHTER & POLICE OFFICER HOME LOAN PROGRAM HBi129,iRelating to the eligibility of juvenile correctional officers for the fire fighter and law enforcement or security officer home loan program...... A16 FIRE STATION 19 HRi12,iHonoring the lives lost in the 1956 Shamrock McKee Plant fire and commemorating the dedication of Station 19, at the site of that tragedy...... A33 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, ODESSA HRi164,iHonoring First Christian Church of Odessa on its 100th anniversary in 2006...... A46 FLORES, ISELA HRi534,iCongratulating Isela Flores for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A78 FLORES, KINO, REP. Votes, record of, by ...... 70 FLORES, RODOLFO R. HRi610,iHonoring Rodolfo R. Flores of Uvalde for his tenure as president and member of the Southwest Texas Junior College Board of Trustees and his contributions as a community leader...... A86 FLOUR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL HRi225,iHonoring the Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior ROTC on winning the 2006 Navy Junior ROTC Nationals...... A52 FLYNN, DAN, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Chair, in the ...... 306 Pledges of allegiance led by...... 56 Vote, statement of, by ...... 133, 156, 162, 247, 455 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 FOLES, LARRY HRi24,iCommending Larry Foles and Guy Villavaso for their commitment to providing Central Texans with exceptional seafood at Eddie V s’ Edgewater Grille...... A34 A210 INDEX 210

FORD, JO ANN CRAVENS HRi239,iIn memory of Dr. Jo Ann Cravens Ford of Georgetown...... A53 FORT WOOF DOG PARK DAY HRi65,iHonoring Fort Woof Dog Park in Fort Worth for being named the number one dog park in the U.S. by the readers of Dog Fancy magazine and recognizing April 29, 2006, as Fort Woof Dog Park Day...... A37 FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM HRi53,iHonoring the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on the 100th anniversary of its founding...... A36 FOSTER, ANNE HRi447,iHonoring Anne Foster for her many contributions to education and to the Richardson community...... A71 FOX, BETH WHEELER HRi600,iHonoring Beth Wheeler Fox on being named Texas Librarian of the Year for 2006 by the Texas Library Association...... A85 FRANCES COX HENDERSON REMEMBRANCE DAY HCRi35,iDesignating July 21, 2006, as Frances Cox Henderson Remembrance Day...... A25 FRAUD HBi106,iRelating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty...... A14 FRAZIER, BENNYE CAROL HRi277,iIn memory of Bennye Carol Frazier of San Antonio...... A56 HRi471,iIn memory of Bennye Carol Frazier of San Antonio...... A73 FRAZIER, BILL, MR. & MRS. HRi260,iHonoring Bill and Jean Frazier of Round Rock on their 45th wedding anniversary...... A55 FRESQUEZ, MANUELA CORTEZ HRi395,iIn memory of Manuela Cortez Fresquez of Socorro...... A66 FRIENDSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HRi718,iHonoring the Friendswood High School academic teams for being named State 4A UIL Academic Champions for 2005-2006...... A94 FRIUDENBERG, HALEY HRi714,iHonoring Haley Friudenberg of Bruceville-Eddy as a United States Achievement Academy National Award winner in history and government. . . . A94 FROST, STEPHEN J., REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 211 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A211

FROST, STEPHEN J., REP. — (continued) Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 FUENTES, B. J. HRi611,iCongratulating B. J. Fuentes of Van Horn High School for reaching the state track meet in the 110-meter high hurdles...... A86 FULLER, LINDA

HRi174,iHonoring Linda Fuller for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A47 GALINDO, ELSA HRi538,iCongratulating Elsa Galindo for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A79 GALLEGO, PETE P., REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 58, 68, 107 Instruct committee, motion to, by...... 279 Vote, statement of, by ...... 89, 98, 105, 155, 156, 463 GAMBLIN, WADE L., MR. & MRS. HRi674,iHonoring Dorothy and Wade L. Gamblin of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary...... A91 GAME WARDENS, TEXAS Introduction of representatives of...... 180 GANGS HBi71,iRelating to gang-related activity in and around public schools; providing a criminal penalty...... A10 GAO, RUSHAN HRi209,iCongratulating Rushan Gao for his gold medal victories at the 19th World Senior Games...... A50 GARCIA, DAVID ANTHONY HRi559,iCongratulating David Anthony Garcia of Lackland Elementary School in the Lackland ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 GARCIA, ISRAEL DEVORA, SGT. HRi615,iIn memory of Sergeant Israel Devora Garcia of Clint...... A86 GARCIA, JAVIER, PFC. HRi91,iHonoring U.S. Army Private First Class Javier Garcia of Alice for his service in Iraq...... A40 A212 INDEX 212

GARCIA, JOE B. HRi517,iCongratulating Judge Joe B. Garcia of Falfurrias on his retirement as constitutional court judge of Brooks County...... A77 GARCIA, MARTA HRi372,iHonoring Marta Garcia, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society...... A64 GARCIA, RAUL HRi371,iHonoring Raul Garcia, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society...... A64 GARCIA, REBECCA HRi604,iHonoring Rebecca Garcia of El Paso on her receipt of the Girl Scout Gold Award...... A85 GARCIA, VANESSA HRi807,iCongratulating Vanessa Garcia on her graduation from Edinburg High School...... A102 GARNER, DAN, MR. & MRS. HRi109,iCongratulating Dan and Rita Garner on their 50th wedding anniversary. . . .A41 GARRETT, ANTHONY OTIS HRi16,iIn memory of broadcast journalist Anthony Otis Garrett of Dallas...... A33 GARZA, ESMERALDA HRi698,iCongratulating Esmeralda Garza of St. Anthony School in Robstown on receiving a Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year award...... A93 GARZA, ROMEO HRi361,iIn memory of Trooper Romeo Garza...... A63 GATELL, TERESA R. HRi549,iCongratulating Teresa R. Gatell for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year...... A80 GATTIS, DAN, REP. Chair, in the ...... 210 Pledges of allegiance led by...... 440 GENG, DEBBIE HRi560,iCongratulating Debbie Geng of Goodwin Primary School in the Comal ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 GEREN, CHARLIE, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61, 95 Table, motion to, by ...... 62 213 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A213

GIDDINGS, CITY OF HCRi19,iDesignating Giddings and Lee County as the official Festival Capital of Texas...... A23 GIDDINGS, HELEN, REP. Chair, in the ...... 440 Legislative intent, statement of, by...... 87 Permission for committees to meet requested by...... 222 Print, motion to, by ...... 87 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 GIFTS & DONATIONS HBi93,iRelating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials...... A13 GILL, ROY, MR. & MRS. HRi493,iHonoring Roy and Martha Gill of Troy on their 50th wedding anniversary..A75 GILLASPIA, LISA HRi561,iCongratulating Lisa Gillaspia of Leon Springs Elementary School in the Northside ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 GILLETTE, RALPH, MR. & MRS. HRi145,iCongratulating Ralph and Carol Gillette of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A44 GIRL SCOUT TROOP 347 HRi626,iCommending the members of Girl Scout Troop 347 of El Paso for their contributions to the community on Daisy Day and throughout the year...... A87 GLADEWATER, CITY OF HRi57,iCommemorating the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of Gladewater. . .A37 GLOVER, SUSAN "REBECCA" RAYES HRi83,iCongratulating James L. Rayes and Susan "Rebecca" Rayes Glover on the induction of the Lewis Ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program. . . A39 GOBBLE, PATRICIA L. HRi216,iHonoring Patricia L. Gobble of Denton on her retirement as president and CEO of United Way of Denton County, Inc...... A51 GOMEZ, MINERVA HRi619,iHonoring Minerva Gomez of Edinburg for her 45 years of service in the teaching profession...... A86 GONZALES, II, CARL HRi100,iHonoring Carl Gonzales II of Midland on winning first place at The University of Texas System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation conference in Dallas...... A41 A214 INDEX 214

GONZALES, JOE, MR. & MRS. HRi128,iCongratulating Joe and Delia Gonzales of Lamesa on their 50th wedding anniversary...... A43 GONZALES, JULIE RAMOS HRi739,iHonoring Julie Ramos Gonzales on being named a grand marshal of the Alpine Cinco de Mayo parade in 2006...... A96 GONZALES, VERONICA, REP. Adjourn, motion to, by ...... 204 Vote, statement of, by ...... 247 Votes, record of, by ...... 70 GONZALEZ, DAISY HRi432,iCongratulating Daisy Gonzalez of El Paso on being named a finalist in the 2006 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children s’ Art Contest...... A70 GONZALEZ, JOSEFINA "PINA" HRi391,iHonoring Josefina (Pina) Gonzalez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society...... A66 GONZALEZ, NADIA HRi355,iCongratulating Nadia Gonzalez of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award...... A63 GONZALEZ TOUREILLES, YVONNE, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Recess, motion to, by ...... 145 Vote, statement of, by ...... 107 Votes, record of, by ...... 70, 299 GOODEN, TESS HRi562,iCongratulating Tess Gooden of Randolph Elementary School in the Randolph Field ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 GOODMAN, TOBY, REP. Amendments and substitutes offered by ...... 61 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 GOODSON, LADONNA HRi190,iHonoring Ladonna Goodson for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A48 GOOLSBY, TONY, REP. Chair, in the ...... 83 Votes, record of, by ...... 299 215 HOUSE JOURNAL — THIRD CALLED SESSION A215

GOVERNOR HBi147,iRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters...... A18 Proclamations by...... 2, 292, 293, 295, 320, 321, 330 see also PERRY, RICK, GOVERNOR

GOVERNOR S’ SCHOOLS, TEXAS HBi1,iRelating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation...... A1 HBi56,iRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools...... A9 HBi57,iRelating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education...... A9 GRAFF, MITCHELL W. HRi234,iCongratulating Mitchell W. Graff of Hondo on his high school graduation and his academic and extracurricular accomplishments...... A53 HRi335,iCongratulating Mitchell W. Graff of Hondo on his high school graduation and his academic and extracurricular accomplishments...... A61 GRAHMANN, KATHY HRi172,iHonoring Kathy Grahmann for her perseverance and courage during her husband s’ deployment in Iraq...... A47 GRANADO, APOLONIO, MR. & MRS. HRi122,iHonoring Apolonio and Mario Granado of McCamey on their 66th wedding anniversary...... A42 GRANADOS, ARAZELI HRi563,iCongratulating Arazeli Granados of Big Country Elementary School in the Southwest ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University...... A81 GRANT, CONSTANCE D. HRi68,iHonoring the Reverend Isaac Grant, Jr., and Constance D. Grant on Reverend Grant ’s seventh pastoral anniversary with Greater Love Baptist Church in Austin...... A38 GRANT, JR., ISAAC HRi68,iHonoring the Reverend Isaac Grant, Jr., and Constance D. Grant on Reverend Grant ’s seventh pastoral anniversary with Greater Love Baptist Church in Austin...... A38 GRAY, FON