Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. John T. Montford
74th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 7/16/2025

Number of Bills: 58

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (57):
HB 1 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.

HB 73 Author: Delisi
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/13/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the fraudulent filing of a financing statement; providing a penalty.

HB 175 Author: Hirschi | Junell | Ramsay | Hunter, Todd | McCall
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/15/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the protection of a public employee who reports a violation of law.

HB 384 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/05/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to service creditable in and eligibility for service retirement from the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 422 Author: Thompson
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer On Death Security Registration Act.

HB 596 Author: Duncan | Naishtat
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/19/1995 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to exempting sales by university and college student organizations from the state sales tax.

HB 632 Author: Oakley
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the expenditure of public funds for certain playground facilities.

HB 736 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/08/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the declination of remuneration by elected or appointed state officers.

HB 785 Author: Seidlits
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing; providing penalties.

HB 846 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/23/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Garza County Underground and Fresh Water Conservation District.

HB 1281 Author: Duncan
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/15/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the operation of cable television systems by general-law municipalities.

HB 1293 Author: Carter
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the liability of entities that provide address database information for 9-1-1 services.

HB 1295 Author: Clemons
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/25/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain securities.

HB 1298 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/23/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the banking commissioner.

HB 1343 Author: Hightower
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/08/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to inmate grievances and frivolous or malicious litigation filed by inmates.

HB 1358 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land used for wildlife management.

HB 1408 Author: McDonald
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/05/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to purchasing, storing, or transporting certain drugs to be administered to a home health or hospice patient.

HB 1487 Author: Counts | Duncan
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/14/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of the offense of insurance fraud.

HB 1510 Author: Duncan
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/09/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the fee for the university center at Texas Tech University.

HB 1543 Author: Marchant
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the regulation of banking and of entities under the jurisdiction of state banking regulatory officials; providing administrative and criminal penalties.

HB 1620 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to licensing fees of veterinarians.

HB 1695 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/23/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Youth Commission to perform fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression activities at or near commission facilities.

HB 1728 Author: Grusendorf
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections, including a revision of Chapter 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

HB 1877 Author: Stiles
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/23/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The University of Texas System to delegate certain powers and duties of the board.

HB 2278 Author: Hightower
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/05/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain facilities between state agencies.

HB 2283 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/27/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.

HB 2373 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/14/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to recommendations to the legislature by the supreme court concerning appellate courts.

HB 2376 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/05/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain property from the Texas Department of Public Safety to the City of San Angelo.

HB 2462 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/17/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain funds to certain institutions of higher education.

HB 2463 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/09/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the taking of an oath by a special judge serving a county court.

HB 2613 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/09/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a religious organization.

HB 2624 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of certain types of personal property; providing penalties.

HB 2642 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/23/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority.

HB 2726 Author: Romo
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tax-exempt private activity bonds and housing finance corporations.

HB 2775 Author: Serna
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/26/1995 S Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of vehicle parking ordinances in certain municipalities.

HB 2858 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the operation of the smart jobs fund and the employment training program created under that fund.

HB 3031 Author: Goolsby
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/15/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to authorized locations for the sale of lottery tickets or other lottery interests; providing a penalty.

HB 3049 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/27/1995 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Making appropriations for and directing payment of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments out of funds designated by this Act and requiring approval of the claims in the manner specified in this Act before payment is made.

HB 3050 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/17/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to exemption of certain funds from consolidation, re-creation of certain funds, preservation and creation of certain dedications of revenue, and exemption of certain unappropriated amounts from use for general governmental purposes.

HB 3053 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/12/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Upper Colorado River Authority.

HB 3054 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of crime control and prevention districts in certain municipalities; authorizing certain taxes.

HB 3104 Author: Junell | Naishtat
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/23/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption of certain charitable gift annuities from regulation under the Insurance Code.

HB 3121 Author: West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to municipal courts of record in Odessa.

HB 3196 Author: Moreno
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to fees received by a judge or justice for certain services.

HB 3227 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/15/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Tom Green County.

HCR 25 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Bill Sarpalius for his service in the Texas Senate and the United States Congress.

HCR 55 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 04/21/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert Henderson.

HCR 58 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Howard County Junior College on its 50th Anniversary.

HCR 80 Author: Craddick | Laney | Junell | Duncan
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 02/17/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Dr. Bill Dean for his contributions to higher education.

HCR 98 Author: Craddick | West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 03/01/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating February 21, 1995, as Midland/Odessa Day.

HCR 112 Author: Johnson
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/29/1995 S Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Recommending that the Texas Transportation Commission incorporate the slogan "150 Years of Statehood."

HCR 186 Author: Johnson
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/17/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Endorsing and announcing the creation and appointment of an Events Subcommittee for the observance of the State of Texas Sesquicentennial.

HCR 190 Author: Black
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Texas State Artists for 1994 and 1995 upon their selection.

HCR 217 Author: Craddick | West, George "Buddy"
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Darby Basham, Michelle Dragoo, Jodi Fulfer, Tamarie Hawkins, Courtney Heinemann, Michelle Long, and Laura Vaden for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award.

HCR 239 Author: Holzheauser
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/15/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make certain corrections to H.B. 3082.

HCR 242 Author: Hunter, Bob
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 06/15/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make corrections in H.B. 2508.

HJR 72 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Montford
Last Action: 05/28/1995 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the ad valorem taxation of open-space land used for wildlife management.

Joint Sponsor (1):
HCR 198 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Wentworth | Montford
Last Action: 05/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dr. Lloyd D. Vincent.

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