Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Sen. Brian Birdwell
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/20/2026

Number of Bills: 21

Sponsor (21):
Author:
Burrows
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/28/2021 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
Author:
Deshotel | Paddie | Reynolds | Perez | Harris
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
Author:
Burns | Holland
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use an alternate work schedule for police dispatchers.
Author:
Harris | Ellzey | Dominguez
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2021 E Effective immediately
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:
Harris
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
Author:
Vo
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/09/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals.
Author:
Harris | Noble
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes.
Author:
Dean | Deshotel | Bowers | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/28/2021 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption:
Relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other system or component.
Author:
Krause
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.
Author:
Landgraf | Reynolds
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the new technology implementation grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Guillen | Morales, Eddie | Toth | Gates
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
Author:
Ellzey
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Author:
Ellzey
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/24/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
Author:
King, Ken | Guillen | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to fees levied by municipalities and counties for certain alcoholic beverage licenses.
Author:
Burrows
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities and to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue related to a hotel and convention center project.
Author:
Meyer
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/22/2021 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Author:
Landgraf | Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Ellzey
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sterrett Road Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Anderson
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Ellzey | Guillen | Pacheco
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/18/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
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