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

Number of Bills: 67

Sponsor (67):
HB 21 Author: Corte | Maxey
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/12/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to liability for the donation of medical devices to certain nonprofit organizations.

HB 63 Author: Kamel
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to student debit card programs operated by public institutions of higher education.

HB 197 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a late application by certain charitable and religious organizations for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.

HB 259 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/23/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to municipal courts of record in Odessa.

HB 279 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice participate in work and educational programs.

HB 368 Author: McCall | Greenberg
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/01/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for misappropriation of trade secrets.

HB 404 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the office of inspector of hides and animals of Ector County.

HB 758 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax rate of certain hospital districts.

HB 768 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to remedies in an action alleging discrimination against an employee based on a claim for workers' compensation benefits.

HB 837 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of stolen property pending the trial of an offense involving the theft of the property.

HB 853 Author: Delisi
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of an offense related to the failure to maintain financial responsibility for a motor vehicle.

HB 906 Author: McCall
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to approval by a lienholder required for payment of an insurance claim; providing a civil penalty.

HB 920 Author: Jones, Delwin
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the width of certain vehicles transporting seed cotton modules.

HB 922 Author: Driver | Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.

HB 950 Author: Jones, Delwin
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/23/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the inactive status of the Texas Soybean Producers Board.

HB 1012 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an environmental health officer in a home-rule municipality.

HB 1112 Author: Hawley | Alexander | Patterson, L.P. "Pete" | Hightower | Christian
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on 1/1/98
Caption: Relating to certain procedures and hearings concerning the revocation of the release status of persons under the supervision of the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the housing of those persons pending the hearings.

HB 1230 Author: Place
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the place of detention for juveniles in certain counties and to the use or establishment of certain criminal detention facilities.

HB 1238 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Tom Green County.

HB 1287 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the refund of assessments and the transfer of funds among accounts of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.

HB 1327 Author: Nixon, Joe
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the offense of barratry.

HB 1439 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to use of financial assistance granted to persons with dependent children.

HB 1684 Author: Clark
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to circumstances in which less than the whole number of a jury may render a verdict in a criminal case.

HB 1784 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/16/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amount of assistance granted under the financial assistance program for persons with dependent children.

HB 1825 Author: Goodman
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the State Bar of Texas.

HB 2005 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the possession of and access to grandchildren by grandparents.

HB 2180 Author: Averitt
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to review of mandated coverage in health benefit plans.

HB 2202 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of vehicle storage facilities; providing a penalty.

HB 2386 Author: Delisi
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for certain medical consultations.

HB 2563 Author: Cook
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to limiting the time within which certain water districts are required to hold confirmation elections.

HB 2795 Author: Averitt
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the composition and powers of the Texas Health Benefits Purchasing Cooperative; amending Chapter 26, Insurance Code; and declaring an emergency.

HB 2827 Author: Place
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the death of an inmate in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or imprisoned in a facility operated by or under contract with the department.

HB 2982 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to borrow money.

HB 2997 Author: Jones, Delwin
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of outdoor advertising in certain dry areas.

HB 3161 Author: Brimer
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to medical examinations required for an employee who may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits; providng an administrative penalty.

HB 3176 Author: Jones, Delwin
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the sampling of wine on the premises of a holder of a winery permit.

HB 3202 Author: Counts | Brimer
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to rate administration of workers' compensation insurance policies.

HB 3203 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the disposition of unclaimed funds by nonprofit cooperative corporations.

HB 3279 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to charges for access to Texas Workers' Compensation Commission information.

HB 3334 Author: Marchant
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/23/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to securities eligible to secure a deposit of public funds.

HB 3570 Author: Jones, Delwin | Swinford | Chisum
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the length limitation for a vehicle or vehicle combination transporting a combine.

HB 3603 Author: Craddick | West, George "Buddy" | Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to fees to finance capital improvements in certain municipalities.

HCR 9 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Joseph Lewis Rutledge.

HCR 10 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Kasey Lynn Griffith.

HCR 15 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of William Miller "Bill" Holm.

HCR 16 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert P. Sturges.

HCR 17 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dr. William A. Wiesner.

HCR 18 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Mary Evans McDowell.

HCR 20 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dr. Dale Curry.

HCR 50 Author: Chavez
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 02/14/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 1997, as El Paso Day at the Capitol.

HCR 80 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/30/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Wyman Meinzer as Texas State Photographer.

HCR 84 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/27/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Rick Crawford for his service to the State Preservation Board.

HCR 122 Author: Jones, Delwin
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring St. Moses the Black African Orthodox Church.

HCR 138 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating Lexi Shay Satterwhite's first birthday.

HCR 159 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Wyatt and Lori Bennington on the adoption of their daughter Baylee Ryan Bennington.

HCR 160 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Emmitt Houston Cavin.

HCR 170 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of J. W. "Jim" Spencer, Jr.

HCR 178 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Ryan Freeman.

HCR 195 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/27/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Frederick W. "Rick" Volker, Jr.

HCR 199 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Celebrating the birth of Jordan Mitchell Satterwhite.

HCR 202 Author: Walker
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing congress to allocate funds for road expansion in Texas to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant project in New Mexico.

HCR 228 Author: Jones, Delwin | Wise | Isett
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating cotton the Official State Fiber and Fabric of Texas.

HCR 275 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Sadler | Dutton | Reyna, Arthur | Craddick
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Lori Bennington on being named the 1997 Educator of the Year by the Midland Association for Retarded Citizens.

HCR 280 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the birth of Tiffany Sheree Satterwhite.

HCR 290 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend Curtis Thorpe on the occasion of his 50th anniversary as pastor of Odessa's Temple Baptist Church.

HCR 298 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of W. G. "Cotton" Kirklin.

HCR 313 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the Legislative Ladies Club "Taste of Texas" luncheon.

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