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

Number of Bills: 66

Sponsor (66):
HB 131 Author: Madden
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to political contributions made in connection with certain judicial offices.

HB 237 Author: Goolsby
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/17/1997 S Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of failure to return public library property as theft of service.

HB 242 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the signature of a notary public on behalf of an individual with a disability.

HB 243 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to identification of individuals executing certain documents.

HB 298 Author: Madden | Maxey | Danburg | Denny | Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to election dates, office hours for election purposes, and information concerning cost savings in the conduct of elections.

HB 425 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the policies of state agencies regarding work and family issues.

HB 564 Author: Oliveira | Yarbrough
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain hearings and investigations conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 565 Author: Oliveira | Yarbrough
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and payment of unemployment compensation benefits.

HB 566 Author: Oliveira | Yarbrough
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/19/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to certain deductions from the winnings of lottery winners.

HB 567 Author: Oliveira | Yarbrough
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the operation and administration of the state unemployment compensation system.

HB 591 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to fees and costs for certain mental health proceedings.

HB 622 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to educational requirements for certain court clerks and personnel.

HB 671 Author: Alvarado
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of certain underwriting decisions based on credit reports; providing a penalty.

HB 784 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the hearing of oral argument by appellate courts.

HB 786 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/12/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to statistics gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.

HB 787 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to fees collected by a court of appeals.

HB 791 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Office of Court Administration to request, accept, and administer gifts, grants, and donations.

HB 814 Author: Danburg
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the title of certain persons licensed to sell real estate.

HB 819 Author: Cuellar | Dukes | Alvarado
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to reducing the recidivism rate for individuals under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 820 Author: Cuellar | Coleman | Maxey | Dukes | Naishtat
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/25/1997 S Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to civil actions to recover fraudulent Medicaid claims.

HB 1040 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/12/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the salaries of statutory county court judges.

HB 1173 Author: Coleman | Uher | Maxey | Averitt | Van de Putte
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain serious mental illnesses.

HB 1175 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/19/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 1997 6:39PM
Caption: Relating to the method of selection of certain justices and judges.

HB 1177 Author: Hochberg
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain categories of leave for state employees.

HB 1209 Author: Maxey
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to payments to vendors doing business with state government.

HB 1333 Author: Hochberg | Naishtat
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the punishment for an offense motivated by bias or prejudice.

HB 1410 Author: Hill
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to projects and reports of certain economic development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 1414 Author: Van de Putte | Maxey | Lewis, Glenn | Naishtat
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/12/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Community Reinvestment work group.

HB 1448 Author: Hunter
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting of representation before state agencies by state officers and employees.

HB 1449 Author: Hunter
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting concerning fundraising for governor for a day and speaker's reunion day ceremonies.

HB 1492 Author: Hochberg | Crabb
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the powers of a judge.

HB 1504 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of jurors.

HB 1531 Author: Woolley
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of bonds under the Higher Education Authority Act.

HB 1640 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to assessment of adult education programs and program participants.

HB 1672 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the requirements of a price list and a memorandum for funeral merchandise and services.

HB 1745 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an intervenor's liability for attorney's fees and costs in certain civil actions.

HB 2018 Author: Maxey
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the allocation of space to state agencies.

HB 2069 Author: Denny
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain information provided in an application for a marriage license.

HB 2105 Author: Woolley
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of credit service organizations.

HB 2146 Author: Maxey | Dukes
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to studying minority participation in public higher education.

HB 2271 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons concerning abandoned property.

HB 2273 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain duties of court clerks.

HB 2297 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the Texas Judicial Council.

HB 2309 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to fees charged by a justice of the peace.

HB 2411 Author: Coleman
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to student center fees at Texas Southern University.

HB 2421 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/17/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 1997 2:14PM
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

HB 2506 Author: Dukes
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to interest charged on late payment made by certain political subdivisions under a contract for goods or services.

HB 2531 Author: Gutierrez
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain persons for a child's conduct.

HB 2697 Author: Gallego | Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the salary from the state of a district judge who serves as a local administrative district judge.

HB 2799 Author: Marchant
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to investment practices of governmental entities.

HB 2837 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain filing fees and salaries of judges in the statutory county courts of certain counties.

HB 2845 Author: Berlanga
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to reopen an inquest.

HB 2873 Author: Goodman
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the policy forms for certain large risk insurance policies.

HB 2915 Author: Oliveira | Maxey | Naishtat | Greenberg
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for certain state employees whose state jobs are lost as a result of contracts to provide services previously provided by the state and to benefits under the contracts.

HB 2922 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the county clerk's and district clerk's authority to refuse to file documents that are not accompanied by the appropriate fee.

HB 2923 Author: Coleman
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a medical services fee at Texas Southern University.

HB 2933 Author: Coleman
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a recreational facility fee at Texas Southern University.

HB 2951 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/19/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 1997 5:57PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of inpatient medical services to certain incapacitated persons.

HB 3116 Author: Greenberg | Oliveira
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to work supplementation programs for certain welfare recipients.

HB 3478 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 35 as the John B. Coleman Memorial Highway.

HCR 90 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Barbara C. Jordan.

HCR 204 Author: Hilderbran | Chavez | Christian
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/03/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to implement a subsidized work program for unemployed job applicants.

HCR 236 Author: Olivo
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Judge Jodie E. Stavinoha.

HCR 321 Author: Greenberg
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction H.B. No. 3116.

HCR 322 Author: Heflin
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Glenn A. Goerke for his contributions to higher education in the state of Texas.

HJR 55 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/22/1997 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a deadline for supreme court action on a motion for rehearing.

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