Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Number of Bills: 34Sponsor (34):
Author:
White | Minjarez | Dominguez
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/16/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service.
Author:
King, Phil | Huberty | Bell, Cecil | Larson
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to consent annexation requirements.
Author:
Anchia | Turner, John | Turner, Chris | Meyer
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
Author:
Anchia | Turner, Chris | Turner, John | González, Jessica | Meyer
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the installation, removal, and replacement of certain gas pipelines; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
Author:
Burns | Lozano
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/09/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 9 2019 4:00PM
Caption:
Relating to a petition by residents of certain counties for an election regarding voter approval of municipal annexation.
Author:
Ashby | Bell, Cecil | Martinez | Springer | Lambert
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to designating May 4 as Texas Firefighters Day.
Author:
King, Phil
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption:
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the inspection of a municipal solid waste management facility or site by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before a permit application is issued, amended, extended, or renewed.
Author:
Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
Author:
Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/22/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
Author:
Paddie
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.
Author:
Paddie | Flynn | Thompson, Senfronia | Lambert
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/24/2019 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/23/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of 173rd Airborne Brigade specialty license plates.
Author:
Wray | Harris | Rodriguez | Oliverson | Howard
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Murphy | King, Phil | Deshotel | Hernandez | Darby
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of gas utilities.
Author:
Stucky
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to postpayment audits conducted by the comptroller and annual financial reports submitted by state agencies.
Author:
Harris | Bailes | Cain
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems.
Author:
Harris | Noble | Hefner | Longoria | Canales
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location.
Author:
Kacal | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/31/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 in McLennan County as the Waco Police Sgt. Bobby Vicha Memorial Highway.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/17/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the provisions providing for the suspension of the collection of certain fees when the balance in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund exceeds a specified amount.
Author:
Bailes | Harris
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/17/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
Author:
Murphy
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
Author:
Geren | Darby
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/17/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the terms of dissolution of an oil or gas pooled unit.
Author:
Paddie
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Rose | Capriglione | Zerwas | Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and account.
Author:
Bailes
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a disclosure in certain offers to purchase a mineral or royalty interest.
Author:
Phelan
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
Author:
Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to permitting the viewing of certain body worn camera recordings.
Author:
Wray
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Author:
Burns
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Belmont Municipal Utility District of Johnson County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Burns
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Dove Valley Ranch Municipal Utility District of Johnson County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Burns
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Wright Farm Municipal Management District of Johnson County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/17/2019 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Allergan company's Waco Manufacturing Facility.