Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. David Bernsen
76th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 11/8/2025

Number of Bills: 38

Sponsor (38):
HB 618 Author: Dukes
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to parental notification of the employment of an inappropriately certified or uncertified teacher.

HB 744 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to revolving credit accounts.

HB 794 Author: Zbranek
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the Chambers County-Cedar Bayou Navigation District.

HB 856 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to exempting certain persons from the safety belt law.

HB 946 Author: Farrar
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/14/1999 S Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of the waiver of certain employment benefits by the acceptance of the payment of wages; providing a penalty.

HB 1053 Author: Yarbrough
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to requiring a voting system to be accessible by persons with physical disabilities.

HB 1111 Author: Williams | Hope
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Montgomery County Hospital District.

HB 1227 Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to special license plates to support reading programs of public libraries.

HB 1297 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to changing the names of Lamar University at Orange, Lamar University at Port Arthur, and Lamar University Institute of Technology.

HB 1353 Author: Deshotel
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain information used for emergency management and disaster services.

HB 1616 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the issuance of volunteer firefighter license plates.

HB 2149 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/26/1999 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the award of state highway improvement contracts.

HB 2196 Author: Hope
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 9th Judicial District.

HB 2247 Author: Hawley
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the method of payment of fees for goods sold or services provided by the Texas Department of Transportation or for the administration of Texas Department of Transportation programs.

HB 2409 Author: King, Tracy | Pickett
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a certificate of title for and the transfer of a motor vehicle that is not registered in this state.

HB 2547 Author: Williams
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Geo-Technology Research Institute.

HB 2802 Author: Ritter
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the denial of the renewal of the driver's license of a person who fails to appear to pay a fine involving an offense within justice or municipal court jurisdiction.

HB 2825 Author: Isett | Jones, Charles
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the definitions of various types of weapons for the purposes of criminal prosecutions and to a defense to prosecution for certain weapon offenses.

HB 3014 Author: Hawley
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Transportation's automated registration and title system.

HB 3061 Author: Hill
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/30/1999 S House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits for the operation of certain vehicles that exceed maximum size or weight limitations.

HB 3197 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of retail manufactured housing inventory.

HB 3407 Author: Williams
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to applying the open meetings and open records laws to certain property owners' associations.

HB 3554 Author: Deshotel
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/20/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to correcting the statutory description of the boundaries of the Port Arthur Navigation District.

HB 3573 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to extracurricular activities sponsored or sanctioned by a school district or the University Interscholastic League.

HB 3620 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the exchange and conveyance of lands by certain navigation districts.

HB 3794 Author: Zbranek
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax throughout the county.

HB 3809 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the release of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.

HB 3823 Author: Zbranek
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 1/1/00
Caption: Relating to appointment of commissioners of the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District.

HB 3845 Author: Zbranek
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/20/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District; granting the right to issue bonds.

HB 3846 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Sabine River Authority of Texas.

HB 3847 Author: Ritter
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.

HCR 45 Author: Zbranek
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 02/10/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 2, 1999, as Chambers County Day at the Capitol.

HCR 55 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 03/10/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Sam F. Collins on his retirement from the Sabine River Authority of Texas.

HCR 57 Author: Hupp | Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 04/08/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring October 18-22, 1999, as Children's Firearm Safety Week.

HCR 62 Author: Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/17/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring the first week of May 1999 as School Social Work Week.

HCR 81 Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 03/10/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Sabine River Authority of Texas for 50 years of service.

HCR 91 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 02/26/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Celebrating the 60th birthday of Ray Stoker, Jr.

HCR 205 Author: Zbranek
Sponsor: Bernsen
Last Action: 05/10/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing April 26, 1999, as Liberty County Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

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