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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. César Blanco
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/11/2026
Number of Bills: 170

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (138):
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Geren
Last Action:
05/30/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Fierro
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an exception to dropped course limitations at public institutions of higher education for courses dropped during a disaster that results in a bar or limit on in-person course attendance.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a limit on cost-sharing requirements imposed by a health benefit plan for certain prescription insulin.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/21/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Ordaz Perez | Allison | Lopez | González, Mary
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/18/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health, mental health, and educational services in this state, including the delivery of those services using telecommunications or information technology.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a state plan for responding to pandemics.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions including COVID-19.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Turner, John
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the prohibited distribution of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a study and report by the comptroller on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions during a public health disaster.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Longoria
Last Action:
05/24/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a study on employing mental health professionals or mental health response teams to assist when responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and to proof of loss for personal property insurance coverage for those firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice or of certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of vacation leave time to a sick leave pool in certain counties.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the authorization by referendum of an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Minjarez
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual offenses, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual offenses, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual offense prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/24/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the designation of State Highways 118 and 166 as the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop Highway and a historic highway.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to requiring school districts to adopt a policy regarding the idling of the engine of a school bus.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to an affirmative defense to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality enforcement action for unauthorized emission events.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/27/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 27 2021 12:17PM
Caption:
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Dominguez
Last Action:
06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the definition of victim for purposes of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Hull
Last Action:
05/15/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the temporary relocation of a residential child-care facility during a declared state of disaster.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Romero, Jr.
Last Action:
05/28/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to common and public nuisances.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the hours for public consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to licensing examinations for certain court interpreters.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge or commissioners court in certain counties.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the selection of public members to serve on a county's salary grievance committee.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the provision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain information in a language other than English.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission notify certain employers regarding the shared work unemployment compensation program.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Canales
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study on the impacts of using certain motor vehicle technologies.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/18/2021 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.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to course requirements for public high school students and a requirement to collect and report information regarding endorsements earned by public school students.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to continuing education for public school counselors and the provision of postsecondary counseling by certain counselors at public schools.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Moody
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the portion of United States Highway 54 in El Paso County as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians and nurses regarding human trafficking.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to an appraisal procedure for disputed losses under personal automobile insurance policies.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to certain group health care benefits and the promotion of telehealth services for certain persons who are eligible for Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the entitlement of certain military veterans to obtain a nursing license by examination.
Author:
Blanco | Menéndez
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the extension of deadlines for filing or paying state taxes for persons adversely affected by a disaster.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee imposed on an applicant for a motor vehicle certificate of title.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the purposes for which property must be used to be eligible for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Martinez
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to a feasibility study on the colocation of federal and state motor vehicle inspection facilities at ports of entry.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of cybersecurity insurance coverage by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/29/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide road services on federal military property.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to continued household eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on the ineligibility of the head of household for failure to comply with certain work requirements.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the permitting of medical waste facilities by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/22/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the state purchasing preference for recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive products.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to establishing a program to assist micro-businesses by increasing access to capital.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a health benefit plan sponsor to consent to electronic delivery of certain communications on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to an early childhood literacy plan for students enrolled in a dual language program in a public school.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of adults with mental illness in reduced-fare programs of public transportation providers.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the amount of certain motor vehicle sales and use taxes and penalties that a county may retain each year.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to disposition of motor vehicle registration fees collected by a county assessor-collector.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and hospital districts of disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties and municipalities.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to certain standardization in cybersecurity degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to pathways to assist students in transitioning from high school to postsecondary education in cybersecurity.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement; imposing a civil penalty.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to parking fees charged by public institutions of higher education to persons with disabilities.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to criminal offenses related to mass violence; creating criminal offenses; changing the eligibility for community supervision; creating a grant program.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the development and operation of a transportation project by a regional mobility authority.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.
Author:
Blanco
Sponsor:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/28/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Fort Davis as the official Highest Town in Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
02/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 2021 as Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Albert Peinado for receiving the 2020 Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the floorball team of J. M. Hanks High School for qualifying for the 2022 Special Olympics Winter World Games.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing El Pasoans Fighting Hunger for its service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the City of El Paso for its selection as an All-American City.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Cathedral High School boys' swim team for winning a state championship.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Hawkins Elementary School on its nomination for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ramona Elementary School on its nomination for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Clendenin Elementary School on its nomination for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lamar Elementary School on its nomination for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mitzi Bond Elementary School on its nomination for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Vista Hills Elementary School on its nomination for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing South Loop Elementary School on its nomination for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/07/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the victims of the mass shooting that took place in El Paso on August 3, 2019.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Maria Armendariz for being named Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Ysleta Independent School District.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Yvette Gonzalez for being named Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Ysleta Independent School District.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Denisse Almaraz Valencia for being named Elementary Teacher of the Year in the El Paso Independent School District.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Michael E. Herrera for being named Secondary Teacher of the Year in the El Paso Independent School District.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Pedro Gurrola for being named Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Socorro Independent School District.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Crystal Avila for being named Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Socorro Independent School District.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the YMCA of El Paso on the occasion of its 135th anniversary.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Alyssa Bonilla for being chosen to play in the Pass Tha Ball WHO's NXT? All American basketball event.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
04/26/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Philip Ray Martinez of El Paso.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of former Texas Senator Humberto Tati Santiesteban of El Paso.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Enrique Moreno of El Paso.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/11/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Jacob Halter for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Paso del Norte Trail for being selected as a Conservation Wrangler.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Project Amistad on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the relocation of the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division to Fort Bliss.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tracy J. Yellen for her efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing El Paso women veterans on the occasion of Women Veterans Day.
Additional Primary Authors (32):
Author:
Nelson | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Author:
Springer | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Patterson | Collier | Burrows | Hunter | Canales
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor:
Frank | Sanford | Hernandez | Metcalf
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Author:
West | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor:
Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Johnson, Jarvis | Button
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.
Author:
Perry | Blanco | Hinojosa | Hughes | Seliger | et al.
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the practice of dentistry and the provision of teledentistry dental services.
Author:
Hughes | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/04/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.
Sponsor:
Lopez | Bucy
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
Author:
West | Blanco
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Zaffirini | Blanco | Hinojosa | Powell
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Author:
Hall | Blanco | Buckingham | Hinojosa | Paxton | et al.
Sponsor:
Canales | Cortez
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Author:
Hall | Blanco | Hinojosa | Huffman | Paxton | et al.
Last Action:
04/15/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 15 2021 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Lucio III | Talarico
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
Author:
Powell | Blanco | Eckhardt | Hinojosa | Johnson | et al.
Last Action:
05/20/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Powell | Blanco | Eckhardt | Hinojosa | Johnson | et al.
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
Author:
Birdwell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/16/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 16 2021 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
Author:
West | Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Author:
Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the authority to limit or prohibit medical procedures during a declared state of disaster.
Author:
Hall | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: May 13 2021 10:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Author:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor:
Howard | Thompson, Senfronia | Minjarez
Last Action:
05/30/2021 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption:
Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist.
Author:
Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain cancer patients receiving pain management services and supportive palliative care.
Author:
Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor:
Hefner
Last Action:
06/07/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.
Sponsor:
Lopez | Bucy
Last Action:
05/25/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Author:
Powell | Blanco | Eckhardt | Hinojosa | Johnson | et al.
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic.
Author:
Birdwell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/16/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 16 2021 11:13AM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
Author:
Zaffirini | Blanco | Eckhardt | Lucio | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action:
02/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Harmony Public Schools on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
Author:
Menéndez | Blanco
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 24, 2021, as Education and Sharing Day.
Author:
Zaffirini | Blanco | Eckhardt | Lucio | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action:
04/07/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Harmony Public Schools on the occasion of their 20th anniversary.
Author:
Campbell | Birdwell | Blanco | Hall | Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/15/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 2021 as the Month of the Military Child.
Author:
Schwertner | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to significantly reduce the high system-wide offer cap and evaluate changes to the market structure.
Author:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/05/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Drew Pearson on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.
Author:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Blanco | Campbell | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the 11th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Campbell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/31/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Memorial Day 2021.
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