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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Juan Hinojosa
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2026
Number of Bills: 167

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (130):
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the criminal offense of continuous trafficking of persons.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the use of hypnotically induced testimony in a criminal trial.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/01/2019 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Longoria | Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2019 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/01/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to designating May 18 as School Shooting Victims Remembrance Day.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/01/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the participation of the medical school at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/31/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Corporal Roel Garcia Memorial Highway.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the office of capital and forensic writs to refuse to accept certain referrals for good cause.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Howard
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a licensed forensic analyst.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the assistant prosecutor supplement fund.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll of property or appraised value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/30/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a local public defender's office to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to allowing safety recall information to be included in a vehicle inspection report.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/22/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of certain navigation districts.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Muñoz, Jr. | Lopez
Last Action:
05/19/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/01/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of oyster harvesting; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to state agency enforcement of laws regulating small businesses.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to weight limitations for over-the-road buses.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/20/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of the proceeds derived from the sale of oil or gas production to a royalty interest owner.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of continuous violence against the family.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the supervision of water districts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the suspension of operations of water districts that have failed to follow a court order or administrative directive by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases.
Author:
Hinojosa | Flores
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the dissolution of certain general law districts.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Calanni | Howard | Goodwin | Clardy | Tinderholt
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: May 16 2019 3:45PM
Caption:
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to term limits for the board of hospital managers of the Nueces County Hospital District.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the availability online of hospital trauma response revenue code data.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the proof required to impose payment holds in certain cases of alleged fraud by Medicaid providers.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers; creating civil liability; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/11/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through a payroll card account.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to required rest and meal breaks for certain employees; authorizing an administrative assessment.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Murr
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the assistance and technology fund and use of money in the fund.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements for designation as a qualified business under the enterprise zone program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to permits for the production of groundwater in a designated brackish groundwater production zone in the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2019 8:12PM
Caption:
Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ persons with disabilities.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to municipal annexation.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to movements of gasoline and diesel fuel within the bulk transfer system.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the creation of magistrates for Hidalgo County.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to imposing additional fees for filing civil cases and recording certain documents in Nueces County.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the situs for ad valorem tax purposes of certain docks and piers located in more than one county.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/01/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that a motor vehicle dealer obtain a general distinguishing number for a consignment location.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the use of comprehensive development agreements for certain highway projects in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain road districts to enter into contracts for and to contribute to transportation projects.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on property for the year in which the property is acquired by a governmental entity.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to operating a motor vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk of the motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid funding in this state, including the federal government's participation in that funding.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Referred to Human Services: May 16 2019 3:45PM
Caption:
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/30/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to traumatic injury response protocol and the use of bleeding control kits in public schools.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Canales
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the imposition and use of a hotel occupancy tax by certain municipalities and counties.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Davis, Sarah
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of the recording of certain emergency calls.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to an amendment to the Medicaid state plan for certain entities.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Herrero | Coleman
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Nueces County Hospital District.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/14/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Burrows | Moody | Leach | Longoria | Meyer
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to liability, payment, and benefits for certain workers' compensation claims.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Canales
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the Agua Special Utility District; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption:
Urging Congress to oppose construction of a border wall through Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll of property or property value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/16/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/16/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Barbara Passmore Cline.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/05/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 5, 2019, as Rio Grande Valley Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing John Dallas Reed on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Judy Hawley for her induction into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Landry Gilpin for receiving the Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/13/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 13, 2019, as Texas State Aquarium Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/13/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 13, 2019, as Mission Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Benjamin Sandoval for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Matthew Kauffmann for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/19/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 19, 2019, as Jim Wells County Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/25/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Fidel Esteban Mendoza on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa | Kolkhorst | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/27/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 27, 2019, as Coastal Bend Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/04/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of David G. Noyola of Corpus Christi.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/06/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 6, 2019, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/06/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 6, 2019, as Edinburg Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Margarito Guzman for his musical and entertainment career.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 18, 2019, as Palmview Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas for their contributions to our state.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Hidalgo County Drainage District 1 on the occasion of the dedication of its new administration building.
Author:
Hinojosa | Campbell
Last Action:
03/27/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing all who contributed to the planning and dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/02/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Valley Land Title Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Larry Gallardo for his service to the Texas Association of Counties.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/30/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Roy David Peña Sr.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/01/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team for winning the 2019 President's Cup.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/06/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Theodore Charles Hake on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Deborah D. Tucker for being named a Women's History Honoree.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Claudia S. Jackson on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/13/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing John P. LaRue on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Robert G. Gonzalez Sr.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/16/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team for winning the 2019 President's Cup.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Edward Samuel Hicks Sr. of Corpus Christi.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Chris King for his service at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jacob Samuel Patiño for his commitment to serving others.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/19/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Chris King for his service at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/20/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Robert Floyd for his service and leadership.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Aida Ramirez for her civic leadership.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Aida Ramirez for her civic leadership.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 4542.
Additional Primary Authors (37):
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Flores | Hall | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor:
Morrison
Last Action:
06/13/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
Author:
Creighton | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
06/13/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
Author:
Perry | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor:
Larson
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
Author:
Nelson | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor:
Zerwas | Price | Button | Allison | Coleman
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Returned to committee: May 21 2019 7:16PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Author:
Huffman | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Greg | Murphy | González, Mary | Meyer | Walle
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the contributions to and benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Huffman | Campbell | Hinojosa | Johnson | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor:
Zerwas | Thompson, Senfronia | Sheffield | Anchia | Oliverson
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Author:
Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Author:
Rodríguez | Hinojosa | Whitmire
Last Action:
02/01/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Birdwell | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
King, Phil
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Fallon | et al.
Last Action:
04/26/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Fallon | et al.
Last Action:
04/26/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Fallon | et al.
Last Action:
03/28/2019 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 28 2019 12:30AM
Caption:
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Fallon | et al.
Last Action:
04/26/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land and the liability for the additional tax imposed on such land if the use of the land changes as a result of a condemnation.
Author:
Birdwell | Hinojosa | Rodríguez
Last Action:
04/23/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Apr 23 2019 6:25PM
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.
Author:
Huffman | Alvarado | Hinojosa | Miles | Nelson | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the University of Houston College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Author:
Buckingham | Campbell | Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
Author:
Hall | Hinojosa | Perry | Rodríguez | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Buckley
Last Action:
04/25/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board.
Author:
Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | Fallon | et al.
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Referred to Public Education: May 6 2019 9:04PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
Author:
Watson | Buckingham | Hinojosa | Rodríguez
Sponsor:
Capriglione | Phelan | Canales | Wilson | Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
Author:
Bettencourt | Campbell | Fallon | Hall | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Referred to Public Education: May 2 2019 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning, leasing, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
Author:
Bettencourt | Hinojosa | Kolkhorst | Lucio
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats.
Author:
Perry | Bettencourt | Fallon | Hall | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Author:
Lucio | Hinojosa | Perry
Sponsor:
González, Mary
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption:
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Author:
Rodríguez | Hinojosa | Whitmire
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Buckingham | Campbell | Flores | Hinojosa | et al.
Sponsor:
Cyrier | Price | Zerwas | Turner, Chris | Rose
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Flores | Hall | Hancock | et al.
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Author:
Lucio | Hinojosa | Perry
Sponsor:
González, Mary | Guillen | Sheffield | Murr | Walle
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Author:
Buckingham | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Gary P. Nunn for his contributions to music.
Author:
Rodríguez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 16, 2019, as Texas Education and Sharing Day.
Author:
Hancock | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Friends of the Governor's Mansion on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Author:
Zaffirini | Campbell | Creighton | Fallon | Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Author:
Hughes | Hinojosa | Seliger | Watson | West | et al.
Last Action:
05/13/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Vatra Grace Solomon of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Zaffirini | Campbell | Flores | Hinojosa | Huffman | et al.
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the families, friends, and peers of the victims of hazing.
Author:
Lucio | Hinojosa | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/23/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the participants in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Lucio | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Flores | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
05/23/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Elaine Mendoza for being elected as chair of the The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
Author:
Whitmire | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/27/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Patsy Spaw for her loyalty and service to the Texas Senate.
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