Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Kenneth Armbrister
75th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/14/2026

Number of Bills: 74

Sponsor (74):
HB 4 Author: Craddick | Junell
Sponsor: Armbrister | Bivins
Last Action: 06/04/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to residence homestead school property tax exemptions and tax limitations, allocating and dedicating certain state funds for education, limiting the increase in school property tax rates, and providing for certain additional revenue; making an appropriation.

HB 10 Author: Brimer
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to financial institutions, financial businesses, and credit, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.

HB 99 Author: Gray | Oliveira | Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the funding and operation of certain emergency management and disaster relief programs.

HB 101 Author: Gray | Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

HB 473 Author: Howard | Olivo
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the licensing of waste haulers by certain counties.

HB 706 Author: Cook
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to granting the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 the powers and duties of a road district.

HB 803 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to investment of the volunteer firefighters' relief and retirement fund.

HB 976 Author: Brimer | Counts | Junell
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/09/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conversion or transfer of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility.

HB 1048 Author: Gutierrez | Flores | Solis
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of a conviction for certain offenses involving a fictitious motor vehicle license plate, registration insignia, or safety inspection certificate.

HB 1077 Author: Telford
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of and the continuation of the Texas Public Finance Authority.

HB 1113 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/09/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

HB 1180 Author: Holzheauser
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a limitation of liability of a licensed installer or servicer of a liquefied petroleum gas system in a motor vehicle.

HB 1185 Author: Hightower | Allen
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the fraudulent exercise of certain governmental functions and the fraudulent creation or use of certain pleadings, governmental documents, and records; providing penalties.

HB 1190 Author: Counts | Chisum | Junell
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to monitoring of water quality in watersheds and river basins.

HB 1192 Author: Rhodes
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the duties of law enforcement agencies to enforce protective orders.

HB 1193 Author: Rhodes | Hawley
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/30/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to free trial transcripts for appeals in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed.

HB 1305 Author: Brimer
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/01/1997 S House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to safety consultations.

HB 1345 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain permits to move certain heavy equipment over a state highway.

HB 1387 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority.

HB 1445 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission and to the transfer of certain commission functions to the Texas Department of Commerce; providing penalties.

HB 1482 Author: Carter
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to computer and telecommunications offenses; providing penalties.

HB 1483 Author: Danburg | Denny | Jones, Jesse | Gallego | Madden
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain early voting processes and procedures; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 1524 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the weight of vehicles transporting recyclable materials; providing penalties.

HB 1556 Author: Greenberg | King
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to establishing Internet electronic mail addresses for state agencies.

HB 1577 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to peer assistance programs for licensed veterinarians.

HB 1630 Author: Berlanga
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/27/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the requirements for certain agricultural fences.

HB 1638 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.

HB 1780 Author: Greenberg
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the purchase of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1805 Author: Greenberg | Kubiak | King
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the methods used by state government to purchase information resources technologies.

HB 1856 Author: Telford
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

HB 1941 Author: Place | Gutierrez | Flores
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to poaching; providing a penalty.

HB 1961 Author: Howard | Coleman | Danburg
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to certain governmental entities.

HB 2094 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/31/1997 H Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed: May 31 1997 12:34AM
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Sweeny Hospital District to operate or provide for certain medical care and medical services to or for needy residents of the district.

HB 2169 Author: Kubiak | Longoria
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons and organizations that provide emergency services.

HB 2170 Author: Kubiak
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to late fees for a person licensed to process radioactive materials.

HB 2213 Author: Delisi
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to municipal and county policies regarding enforcement of certain drug laws.

HB 2222 Author: Rhodes
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the bond and oath requirements applicable to a sheriff.

HB 2272 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain court costs a person convicted of certain offenses is required to pay and to the establishment of the fugitive apprehension account; making appropriations.

HB 2348 Author: Seaman
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Jackson County Hospital District.

HB 2541 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain scientific breeders.

HB 2573 Author: Berlanga
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to fees assessed for the regulation of athletic trainers and the audit of certain financial transactions regarding that regulation.

HB 2644 Author: Telford | Berlanga | Ramsay | Place | Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2731 Author: Howard
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the First Colony Management District.

HB 2734 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County.

HB 2736 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to risk pools established by political subdivisions to provide liability coverage.

HB 2945 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to protection of agricultural improvements.

HB 3037 Author: Cook
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to cost-of-service studies for electric cooperative corporations exempt from rate regulation.

HB 3061 Author: Hightower
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of deer; providing penalties.

HB 3074 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters.

HB 3137 Author: Solomons | Brimer
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to adding new provisions to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act regarding judicial review, court judgments and settlements, and Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's right to notice and opportunity to intervene prior to issuance of a judgment or settlement.

HB 3189 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue revenue bonds.

HB 3207 Author: Wolens
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures and political advertising, the registration of lobbyists, personal financial disclosure by certain holders of and candidates for public office, restrictions on certain representation before a state agency by a member of the legislature, and the publication of summaries of opinions of the Texas Ethics Commission; providing a civil penalty. Texas Ethics Commission; providing a civil penalty.

HB 3354 Author: Dukes | Brimer
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.

HB 3370 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to a gift, political contribution or activity of an officer or employee of the Texas Lottery Commission or a former officer or employee of the Texas Lottery Commission.

HB 3443 Author: Kubiak | Reyna, Elvira | Allen
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to financing of public transportation.

HB 3558 Author: Cook
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/30/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the duties of the district attorney and the county attorney in Wharton County.

HB 3566 Author: Rhodes
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Gonzales County Hospital District.

HB 3572 Author: Cook
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the powers of and the application of the professional prosecutors act to the county attorney for Colorado County.

HB 3575 Author: Brimer | Junell | Counts
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/19/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 1997 11:22PM
Caption: Relating to the conversion or transfer of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility.

HB 3576 Author: Stiles
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to state agencies' use of special mail services.

HCR 25 Author: Kubiak
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 04/25/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Aluminum Company of America.

HCR 99 Author: Holzheauser
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 04/25/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of the commission of the Lavaca County Courthouse.

HCR 119 Author: Stiles
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 03/06/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending David Bernsen for his service to the Texas Transportation Commission.

HCR 158 Author: Kubiak
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 03/26/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 19, 1997, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 162 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the South Texas Project.

HCR 221 Author: Kubiak
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the Honorable James C. Day, Jr.

HCR 253 Author: Olivo
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/27/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fort Bend County Library System.

HCR 265 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center.

HCR 316 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections to H.B.1445.

HCR 324 Author: Laney
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring James Nance on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Legislative Council.

HCR 335 Author: Telford
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 1856.

HCR 342 Author: Hochberg
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 4.

HCR 343 Author: Chisum
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the senate enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to S.B. 700.

HJR 4 Author: Craddick | Junell
Sponsor: Armbrister | Bivins
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school property tax residence homestead exemption and providing for the continuation and reduction of the school tax limitation on the homesteads of certain persons.

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