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Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Sen. José Menéndez
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026

Number of Bills: 17

Sponsor (17):
Author:
Cortez
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing fees.
Author:
Bowers | Howard | Lalani | Goodwin | Meza
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Lalani | Harless | Jones, Venton
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases and certain blood disorders.
Author:
Hull | Oliverson | Harless | González, Jessica | Johnson, Ann
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/17/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Allen | Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Hull
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
Author:
Jetton
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Davis | Garcia
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/23/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to requirements related to refunds and credit provided under terminated debt cancellation agreements.
Author:
Hernandez
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a holder of a distributor's license to provide samples of malt beverages to retailers.
Author:
Garcia | Gervin-Hawkins | Martinez Fischer | Lujan | Allison
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the extension of a family violence pretrial diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
Author:
Cortez | Garcia
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the use of an electronic recording device to report proceedings before a municipal court of record for the City of San Antonio.
Author:
Campos | Bernal | Garcia | Leach | Morales Shaw
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing criminal penalties.
Author:
Raney | González, Mary
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/18/2023 S Reported from s/c with no recommendation
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Author:
Raney | Lalani
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/18/2023 S Reported from s/c with no recommendation
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Allison
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
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