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Monday, March 4, 2013 - 21st Day
EIGHTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE — REGULAR SESSION
The Senate met at 2:13 p.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.
The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Birdwell, Campbell, Carona, Davis, Deuell, Duncan, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Hancock, Hegar, Hinojosa, Huffman, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Patrick, Paxton, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Uresti, Van de Putte, Watson, West, Whitmire, Williams, Zaffirini.
The Reverend John Johnson, Saint John's Episcopal Church, Silsbee, offered the invocation as follows:
O God, source of all wisdom, whose will is good and gracious and whose law is truth: We still our minds for a moment to call to mind the things for which we are thankful both in our individual lives and in our common life, for all who have committed themselves to public service, and particularly those You have called to leadership as Senators in this great state. We beseech You to give them a spirit of wisdom and understanding, to guide and bless them in their deliberations, that their actions would please You, to the glory of Your name and for the welfare of Your people. Amen.
Monday, March 4, 2013 - 1
In memory of Sergeant Jimmie DeVeril Norman of the Bellaire Police Department.
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
To be members of the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders for terms to expire February 1, 2015:
Daniel S. Durany
(replacing Anna Hundley of Dallas whose term expired)
(Dr. Lemoine is being reappointed)
Frank C. McCamant
(Mr. McCamant is being reappointed)
(Ms. Vivion-Matthews is being reappointed)
To be members of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for terms to expire February 1, 2019:
Joseph "Jody" Gonzalez
(Chief Gonzalez is being reappointed)
(replacing Arthur Pertile, III of Katy whose term expired)
(Chief McMakin is being reappointed)
(Chief Perez is being reappointed)
To be members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for terms to expire as indicated:
To Expire February 1, 2017:
Rebecca "Becky" Gregory
(replacing Rob Kyker of Richardson who resigned)
(Judge Bush is being reappointed)
(Reverend Fisher is being reappointed)
D. Scott Matthew
(replacing Michael Meade of Simonton whose term expired)
(Ms. Mendoza is being reappointed)
To be members of the State Pension Review Board for terms to expire January 31, 2019:
(Judge Cable is being reappointed)
(replacing Norman Parrish of The Woodlands whose term expired)
(Mr. McElreath is being reappointed)
To be members of the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms to expire February 1, 2015:
(replacing Amy Clapper of Georgetown whose term expired)
(Judge Gilliam is being reappointed)
Carl A. Montoya
(Dr. Montoya is being reappointed)
Adelaida "Laila" Olivarez
(Ms. Olivarez is being reappointed)
(Mr. Pendell is being reappointed)
To be members of the State Securities Board for terms to expire January 20, 2019:
E. Wallace "Wally" Kinney
The individuals listed above are being reappointed.
To be presiding officer of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2015:
Mr. Wilkerson is being reappointed.
To be presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2015:
E. Delbert Horton, III
Dr. Horton is being reappointed.
To be a member of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education for a term to expire August 30, 2015:
Robert "Rob" Kyker
Mr. Kyker is replacing J. Randall Watson of Burleson who resigned.
To be presiding officer of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2015:
Mr. McLaughlin is being reappointed.
To be members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System for terms to expire February 1, 2019:
(replacing Ben Gorzell, Jr. of Helotes whose term expired)
(Ms. Oakley is being reappointed)
To be members of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors for terms to expire February 1, 2019:
(Mr. Dietz is being reappointed)
Alejandro G. "Alex" Meade, III
(replacing Jo Van Hovel of Temple whose term expired)
To be a member of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee for a term to expire Janary 31, 2019:
Mr. Angelou is replacing Walker Moody of Houston whose term expired.
To be the Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term to expire February 1, 2015:
Mr. Darwin is being reappointed.
Senator Deuell was recognized and presented Dr. Charlie Risinger of Terrell as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Risinger and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
Senator Hancock offered the following resolution:
SR 330, Recognizing March 4, 2013, as Texas Young Republican Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Senator Hancock was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Young Republican Federation delegation.
Senator Hegar was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Hempstead delegation, joined by Michael S. Wolfe, Sr., Hempstead Mayor, and City Councilmembers Patricia Chernosky, Ben Tibbs, Charles Hegemeyer, and Emma Washington.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education, an organization dedicated to the advancement of arts education in this state; and
WHEREAS, Texas is a state with a rich supply of natural resources, and one of the greatest among those resources is the artistic talent and creativity of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, More than 1.5 million middle school and high school students are enrolled in fine arts courses, and more than 2.3 million elementary school students are receiving fine arts instruction; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of students from across the state are coming to Austin on March 4 and 5, 2013, to share their talents through performances and displays throughout the Capitol in celebration of Arts Education Days at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Art, music, theater, and dance offer unsurpassed opportunities for self-expression, and early exposure to the arts through educational programs greatly increases the quality of a child's education and development; and
WHEREAS, Studying fine arts gives students a unique opportunity to learn about our cultural heritage and the culture of others; and
WHEREAS, Countless studies have found that students who participate in fine arts courses in school perform better in other academic courses, especially math and science, and achieve higher scores on standardized tests; and
WHEREAS, Studies of Texas public school enrollment have found that campuses with a higher percentage of student enrollments in fine arts courses achieved higher academic ratings, and campuses showing academic rating improvement from 2006 to 2010 reported increases in fine arts course enrollments; campuses with a higher percentage of student enrollments in fine arts courses also reported higher graduation rates; and
WHEREAS, Fine arts education promotes creativity and innovative thinking that benefits all students, regardless of their field of study, and provides all students with skills that make them better prepared for college and for the 21st-century workforce; and
WHEREAS, Businesses and industries have identified creativity and innovation as the keys to our nation's continued success and leadership in the world economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the students enrolled in fine arts courses in Texas public schools and the more than 10,000 fine arts educators in Texas for their dedication and their contributions to the quality of life and future prosperity of our state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Senator Van de Putte was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education delegation, accompanied by Robert Floyd, Chair, and Joe Weir, President of the Texas Music Educators Association.
Senator Patrick was recognized and introduced to the Senate students with the WoodCreek Junior High School Chamber Orchestra in Katy.
Senator Watson offered the following Motion In Writing:
I ask unanimous consent for suspension of the Senate's admission rules to permit guests on the floor for the next resolution.
The Motion In Writing was read and was adopted without objection.
SR 262, Commending Susan Paynter for her work in behalf of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
The resolution was previously adopted on Monday, February 20, 2013.
Senator Watson was recognized and introduced to the Senate Suzii Paynter, accompanied by Roger Paynter, husband; Grayson Paynter, son; Mary Kathryn Paynter, daughter; and Carolee Youngblood, mother.
The President, on behalf of the Senate, extended birthday greetings to Senator Eltife.
SR 382, Recognizing March 4 and 5, 2013, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
Senator Williams, joined by Senator Nichols, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Golden Triangle Days delegation, accompanied by Jeff Branick, Jefferson County Judge; Carl Thibodeaux, Orange County Judge; Becky Ames, Beaumont Mayor; Jimmy Sims, Orange Mayor; and Deloris Prince, Port Arthur Mayor.
Senator Watson was recognized and, on behalf of the Senate, extended birthday greetings to Senator Rodríguez.
SR 344, Recognizing March 4, 2013, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
Senator Deuell was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Kaufman County delegation, accompanied by Cody Frazier, Crandall Mayor; Darren Rozell, Forney Mayor; William Fortner, Kaufman Mayor; Hal Richards, Terrell Mayor; and Bruce Wood, Kaufman County Judge.
The following bills were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 944 by Nelson
SB 945 by Nelson
SR 377, In memory of Mark Hasse.
On motion of Senator Deuell, the resolution was read and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
In honor of the memory of Mark Hasse, the text of the resolution is printed at the end of today's Senate Journal.
Senator Deuell was recognized and introduced to the Senate Mike McLelland, Kaufman County District Attorney.
The Senate welcomed its guest and extended its sympathy.
Senator Birdwell offered the following resolution:
SR 315, In memory of Christopher Scott Kyle of Midlothian.
On motion of Senator Estes and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Birdwell, SR 315 was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
In honor of the memory of Christopher Scott Kyle, the text of the resolution is printed at the end of today's Senate Journal.
Senator Eltife was recognized and acknowledged the birth of Senator Williams' first grandchild, George Milton Williams.
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Seliger will be shown as Co-author of SB 28.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 170
On motion of Senator West, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 170.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 190
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Campbell will be shown as Co-author of SB 190.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 827
On motion of Senator Whitmire, Senator Huffman will be shown as Co-author of SB 827.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8
On motion of Senator Ellis, Senators Hinojosa, Uresti, and Van de Putte will be shown as Co-authors of SJR 8.
SR 334 by Uresti and Van de Putte, In memory of Frank C. Stecklein of San Antonio.
SR 340 by Hegar, In memory of Hilmar G. Moore of Richmond.
SR 369 by Lucio, In memory of Jose Luis Montenegro, Jr., of San Juan.
SR 371 by Lucio, In memory of Samuel Robert Sparks.
SR 376 by Uresti, In memory of Karen Martinez of San Antonio.
SR 380 by Ellis, In memory of Althea Lewis Renfro of Houston.
SR 383 by Williams, In memory of Nancy Flake.
SR 384 by Williams and Nichols, In memory of Whitson Etheridge of Conroe.
SR 389 by Hinojosa, In memory of Christopher George Maloy Gelinas.
SR 391 by Hinojosa, In memory of Eric Edmundo Farias of McAllen.
SR 331 by Eltife, Congratulating Matthew Draeger of Paris for being named one of our state's top youth volunteers by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
SR 332 by Eltife, Congratulating Kelly Burnett of Texarkana for being named one of our state's top youth volunteers by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
SR 335 by Uresti, Congratulating Hector J. Cerna for being named 2012 Citizen of the Year by the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce.
SR 337 by Birdwell, Welcoming the members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum to the Capitol.
SR 347 by Ellis, Commending SER-Niños Charter School on the occasion of the dedication of its new campus.
SR 348 by Ellis, Recognizing Beatrice Lehman Green of Houston on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 349 by Watson, Recognizing Pat Crow of Austin on the occasion of her 70th birthday.
SR 353 by Van de Putte, Commending Susan Stappenbeck for receiving the Presidential Employee Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 354 by Van de Putte, Commending Rebecca Smith for receiving the Presidential Employee Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 355 by Van de Putte, Commending Richard Ongkiko for receiving the Presidential Employee Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 356 by Van de Putte, Commending Gloria Matthews for receiving the Presidential Employee Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 357 by Van de Putte, Commending Rosanne Fohn for receiving the Presidential Employee Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 358 by Van de Putte, Commending Mark Soucy for receiving the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 359 by Van de Putte, Commending Alan Sakaguchi for receiving the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 360 by Van de Putte, Commending Ridley Ross for receiving the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 361 by Van de Putte, Commending Alexandra Loffredo for receiving the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 362 by Van de Putte, Commending Lily Dong for receiving the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 363 by Van de Putte, Commending Gregory Anstead for receiving the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 364 by Van de Putte, Commending Randal Robinson for receiving the Presidential Clinical Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 365 by Van de Putte, Commending Deborah Levine for receiving the Presidential Clinical Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 366 by Van de Putte, Commending Margaret Finley for receiving the Presidential Clinical Excellence Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 367 by Van de Putte, Commending Ken Hargreaves for receiving the Presidential Distinguished Senior Research Scholar Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 368 by Van de Putte, Commending Manjeet Rao for receiving the Presidential Distinguished Junior Research Scholar Award from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SR 370 by Lucio, Commending Reynaldo L. "Ray" Lopez of Brownsville on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 374 by Ellis, Welcoming the delegation of citizens from the Republic of Azerbaijan to Texas.
SR 375 by Uresti, Commending San Antonio Pets Alive! on the occasion of its first anniversary.
SR 385 by Williams, Commending George Phydias Mitchell for his contributions to Texas A&M University.
SR 386 by Campbell, Commending the sponsors and students of Youth Leadership New Braunfels.
SR 390 by Hinojosa, Commending Gustavo "Gus" Barrera of Falfurrias for his legacy of public service.
SR 392 by Hinojosa, Recognizing Mission City Manager Julio C. Cerda for his service to his community.
SR 393 by Eltife, Commending the 2013 recipients of the Texas Medal of Arts Awards.
SR 396 by Rodríguez, Commending Joella Methola of El Paso for receiving a 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
SR 397 by Ellis, Commending Encourage, Empower, and Send Ministries for its work in the community.
SR 398 by Lucio, Recognizing Incarnate Word Academy of Brownsville on the occasion of its 160th anniversary.
SR 255 by Davis and Birdwell, Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Mansfield Day at the State Capitol.
SR 336 by Hancock and West, Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Grand Prairie Day at the State Capitol.
SR 338 by Birdwell, Recognizing March 13, 2013, as West Day at the State Capitol.
SR 341 by Hegar, Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 342 by Hegar, Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 343 by Hegar, Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Victoria County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 346 by Uresti, Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Brewster County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 381 by Birdwell, Celebrating March 5, 2013, as Hewitt Day at the State Capitol.
SR 395 by Hegar, Celebrating March 4, 2013, as Hempstead Day at the State Capitol.
On motion of Senator Whitmire, the Senate at 3:09 p.m. adjourned, in honor of George Milton Williams, grandson of Senator Tommy Williams, and in memory of Mary Margaret Farabee, Mark Hasse, and Christopher Scott Kyle, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
AGRICULTURE, RURAL AFFAIRS AND HOMELAND SECURITY — SCR 6, SB 157, CSSB 166
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSB 259, SB 506, SB 529
OPEN GOVERNMENT — CSSB 176
JURISPRUDENCE — CSSB 330, CSSB 576, CSSB 353, CSSB 355
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS — SB 382, SB 359, SB 351, SB 159, SB 193, SB 265, SB 273
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSB 499
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS — CSSB 109
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSB 247
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS — CSSB 194
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — CSSB 50, CSSB 53, CSSB 63, CSSB 64, CSSB 68, SB 126, SB 150, CSSB 227
SR 18, SR 53, SR 240, SR 278, SR 281, SR 293, SR 304, SR 305, SR 310, SR 321, SR 322, SR 323, SR 324, SR 325, SR 326, SR 327, SR 328, SR 329
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Mark Hasse, who died January 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mark Hasse was born in Carbondale, Illinois, in 1955; he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas and earned a degree in history from Texas A&M University; he received a degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1981; and
WHEREAS, Mark worked for the Dallas County District Attorney's office from 1982 to 1988 and rose to the position of felony chief for organized crime; he then entered the private practice of law, specializing in aviation law, family law, and criminal defense work; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hasse moved his practice to Rockwall in 1992, and in 2010, he returned to criminal trial work as a member of the district attorney's office in Kaufman; he served as assistant district attorney and was particularly concerned with protecting victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, He was an enthusiastic aviator who had a commercial pilot's license and certifications to fly various types of aircraft, and he owned Intrepid Aircraft Sales, Incorporated, in Rockwall; and
WHEREAS, Mark Hasse was a man of courage, integrity, and generosity; he gave unselfishly to others and was noted for his love of animals, his story-telling ability, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Mark Hasse; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mark Hasse.
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Christopher Scott Kyle and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Taya, and their two children; to his parents, Wayne and Deby Kyle; to his brother, Jeff Kyle, his wife, Amy, and their two daughters; to his grandmothers, Joyce Kyle and Louise Mercer; to his parents-in-law, Kent and Kim Studebaker; to his sister-in-law, Ashley Purvis-Smith, her husband, Stewart, and their four children; and to his other relatives, friends, and many admirers across the Lone Star State and beyond; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Chris Kyle.