Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. David Cain
75th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/17/2026

Number of Bills: 60

Sponsor (60):
HB 35 Author: Goolsby
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to a voluntary code of fair campaign practices.

HB 65 Author: Kamel
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to increases in tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.

HB 130 Author: Pitts
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to alter speed limits on county roads.

HB 172 Author: Nixon, Joe
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/28/1997 H Senate Amendments printed and distributed: May 28 1997 11:21PM
Caption: Relating to project contract claims against a unit of state government.

HB 273 Author: Davis
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excepting certain personal information about the identity of and personal information relating to participants in a neighborhood crime watch organization from required public disclosure under the open records law.

HB 423 Author: Farrar
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to repair of motor vehicles covered under insurance policies.

HB 614 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of justice courts.

HB 629 Author: Yarbrough
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to recruitment requirements for hiring personnel at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

HB 640 Author: Kamel | Bailey | Cuellar | Solis | Reyna, Elvira
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to exempting peace officers disabled in the line of duty from tuition and fees charged by a public institution of higher education.

HB 776 Author: Tillery
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to a municipal drainage utility system.

HB 808 Author: Goolsby
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation of a temporary charitable auction permit; providing a penalty.

HB 839 Author: Driver | Averitt | Davila | Burnam | Danburg
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to prohibiting discrimination by insurers in issuing health or life insurance policies to certain persons who are victims of family violence.

HB 981 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/16/1997 E Effective on 1/1/98
Caption: Relating to fines for traffic offenses in highway or street construction or maintenance work zones.

HB 1001 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony.

HB 1142 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the determination of the inmate population of a county jail and to the effect of that determination on the further confinement of inmates in that jail.

HB 1243 Author: Holzheauser
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to energy savings projects for local governments.

HB 1324 Author: Carter | Keel, Terry
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the administration and financing of emergency communications.

HB 1403 Author: Kamel | Glaze
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the statutory county courts of Smith County.

HB 1407 Author: Glaze | Kamel
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to emergency medical services and trauma care.

HB 1456 Author: Goolsby
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for claims against licensed interior designers and landscape architects.

HB 1473 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain motor vehicle dealers.

HB 1484 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Gober Municipal Utility District.

HB 1595 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers, including the regulation of certain retail installment transactions by dealers.

HB 1668 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the fees imposed to fund 9-1-1 services and regional poison control centers and to the oversight of the collection and use of those fees.

HB 1703 Author: Torres
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to altering the form of a business entity that is the holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license.

HB 1790 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain motor vehicle dealers.

HB 1823 Author: Glaze
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the slaughter and processing of livestock for personal use.

HB 1875 Author: Glaze
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the imposition and use of certain fees imposed on certain milk and milk products.

HB 1971 Author: Marchant
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to usury and the regulation of lenders and credit reporting agencies; providing penalties.

HB 2063 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to coverage under a group health benefit plan for diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint.

HB 2098 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain franchised dealers who engage in the leasing of motor vehicles.

HB 2101 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to stopping at railroad grade crossings; providing penalties.

HB 2138 Author: Hawley
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the standards for certain equipment on vehicles.

HB 2193 Author: Wise
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the trust fund requirement for alien surplus lines insurers.

HB 2295 Author: Oakley | Carter | Keel, Terry
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil and criminal penalties.

HB 2383 Author: Hochberg
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualification of a nonprofit charitable or religious organization, school, or youth association for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.

HB 2769 Author: Goolsby
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the county depository and depositories for certain trust funds.

HB 3027 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to recoupment of certain professional liability discounts in lieu of reimbursement under Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; and declaring an emergency.

HB 3048 Author: Hodge
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the application of certain laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

HB 3092 Author: Jones, Jesse | Hodge | Ehrhardt | Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to equipment requirements for certain buses.

HB 3194 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/16/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the construction and operation of certain sour gas pipeline facilities.

HB 3229 Author: Oakley
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/19/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 1997 11:51AM
Caption: Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates in Kaufman County.

HB 3252 Author: Finnell
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/30/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers.

HB 3437 Author: Kubiak
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the cancellation or suspension of an alcoholic beverage private club registration permit.

HB 3440 Author: Kubiak
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the cancellation or suspension of certain alcoholic beverage licenses.

HB 3441 Author: Kubiak
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the offense of purchase or possession of alcohol by a minor.

HB 3504 Author: Kamel | Glaze
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Smith County.

HB 3530 Author: Holzheauser
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to energy savings projects for school districts, institutions of higher education, and state agencies.

HB 3563 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to procedures to issue rental car companies limited licenses as insurance agents.

HCR 38 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 04/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing Congress to support the STEP 21 program, a streamlined transportation efficiency program for the 21st century.

HCR 76 Author: Tillery
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 03/26/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Suburban Tribune.

HCR 87 Author: Telford | Stiles | Hightower
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Alex H. Short, Jr.

HCR 129 Author: Tillery
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 04/03/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 24, 1997, as Balch Springs Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 190 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 04/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring April 7, 1997, as Wood County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 223 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating April 30, 1997, as Fannin County Day.

HCR 261 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the late Bill Boyd on his induction into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame.

HCR 268 Author: Glaze
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/03/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the unveiling of the Mercer Colony Historical Marker.

HCR 277 Author: Jones, Jesse | Glaze
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Willie Lee Campbell Glass on her receipt of an Iowa State University alumni award.

HCR 307 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to correct House Bill No. 2101.

HCR 330 Author: Marchant
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 1971.

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