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

Number of Bills: 63

Sponsor (63):
HB 57 Author: Wilson
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of active and retired judicial officers to carry certain weapons.

HB 126 Author: Danburg
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the time of the day at which a defendant confined on conviction of a misdemeanor discharges the sentence of confinement.

HB 159 Author: Driver | Crabb | Oliveira
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/17/1997 S Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to assignments by certain recipients of state assistance of lottery prizes to the state and collection of those assignments.

HB 219 Author: Brimer | Siebert
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the licensing of agents for health maintenance organizations.

HB 311 Author: Place
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving firearms, illegal knives, clubs, or prohibited weapons.

HB 332 Author: Danburg | Denny | Madden | Ehrhardt | Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to election precincts and polling places; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 394 Author: Maxey
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/23/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to required equipment for racing shells, rowing sculls, and racing kayaks.

HB 449 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/16/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the control of and disabling of gambling devices, equipment, or paraphernalia while an ocean-going vessel is in the territorial waters of this state.

HB 547 Author: Culberson | Allen | Greenberg | Danburg | Jackson
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for violent offenses.

HB 581 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.

HB 601 Author: Carter
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/27/1997 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the liability in relation to and regulation of the ownership, operation, and use of sport shooting ranges.

HB 621 Author: Jackson | Talton | Carter | Hernandez | Thompson
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Chiropractic College as a public institution of higher education.

HB 785 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to venue in a suit against a political subdivision.

HB 818 Author: Cuellar | Dukes
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study of the incidence of dual supervision of certain persons by the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and community supervision and corrections departments and to the reporting of certain arrests to prevent dual supervision.

HB 827 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to hunting and fishing licenses for certain disabled veterans.

HB 864 Author: McCall
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to coverage under group health benefit plans for certain students.

HB 1025 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain fees charged by vehicle storage facilities.

HB 1188 Author: Danburg | Patterson, L.P. "Pete" | Marchant | Hill | Hernandez
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry | Harris
Last Action: 05/27/1997 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to home equity loans, the regulation of certain institutions and occupations connected with home equity loans, and the consideration of home equity in certain financial assistance applications; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 1216 Author: Edwards | McClendon | Hodge
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission.

HB 1254 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the validation of all acts, governmental proceedings, officials, bonds, and obligations of navigation districts and port authorities.

HB 1266 Author: Oliveira | Williams | Seaman
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/12/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a loan the proceeds of which are used to purchase an interest in a certain trust or entity that owns real property located outside the United States.

HB 1424 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/01/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a municipal sales and use tax and hotel occupancy tax in areas to be annexed by certain municipalities.

HB 1465 Author: Haggerty
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services companies; providing penalties.

HB 1564 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring certain special districts to select a depository and follow a competitive bidding process.

HB 1576 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to criminal background checks of certain employees of residential dwelling projects.

HB 1614 Author: Jackson
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/08/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of signs for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 1632 Author: Flores
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the change of the name of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 1692 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of publicly owned and operated harbor and port facilities located in certain municipalities.

HB 1853 Author: Eiland | Stiles | Berlanga | Bonnen | Hawley
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to coverage provided under certain policies issued through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.

HB 1955 Author: Hilbert
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of ice skating centers.

HB 2061 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to requiring certain individuals to file a statement of selective service status before receiving certain financial assistance.

HB 2096 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the selection of depositories by navigation districts and port authorities.

HB 2099 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to student loan reimbursements for physician assistants practicing in certain areas.

HB 2159 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/17/1997 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to granting resident tuition status to children or dependents of certain former Texas residents.

HB 2259 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of a retirement fund for police officers in certain municipalities.

HB 2396 Author: Finnell | Howard
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the prevention of horse theft.

HB 2400 Author: Garcia
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to family and medical leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2502 Author: Elkins
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the venue for prosecution of the offense of failing or refusing to pay the toll imposed for the operation of a motor vehicle on a toll project of certain counties.

HB 2634 Author: Place
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to administrative fees collected by community supervision and corrections departments.

HB 2738 Author: Uher
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/19/1997 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 1997 4:54PM
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to convey real property in exchange for property of equivalent fair market value.

HB 2825 Author: Place
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of inmate and probationer labor for state highway system projects.

HB 2868 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to a master drainage plan for certain counties.

HB 2909 Author: Carter | Chisum | Allen | Hupp | Wilson
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to persons eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun, to the rights and duties of license holders, and to certain offenses involving weapons.

HB 3031 Author: Eiland | Stiles | Berlanga | Bonnen | Gray
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to approve higher deductibles on coverage provided under certain policies issued through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.

HB 3170 Author: Yarbrough
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.

HB 3224 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of a beach park board of trustees.

HB 3278 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designating the Texas National Guard Counterdrug Support Program as a law enforcement agency in certain circumstances.

HB 3329 Author: Talton
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to requirements for governmental entities that acquire real property held in trust or sell real property to a trustee.

HB 3330 Author: Talton
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to ownership of a drainage outfall ditch in Harris County.

HB 3383 Author: Eiland | Stiles | Berlanga | Luna, Vilma | Gray
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas catastrophe property insurance pool.

HB 3465 Author: Greenberg | Turner, Bob | Delisi | Averitt
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain state property designated for military use.

HB 3541 Author: Gray
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the statutory probate court of Galveston County.

HB 3586 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of the board of supervisors of the Clear Creek Drainage District of Galveston County.

HCR 27 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 04/03/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the La Marque Cougars.

HCR 45 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Edna Seinsheimer Levin.

HCR 193 Author: Gray | Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Texas City Disaster.

HCR 213 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Friendswood High School Academic Decathlon team.

HCR 238 Author: Merritt
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Technical Sergeant James M. Logan.

HCR 239 Author: Hunter | Turner, Bob | Counts | Hinojosa | Price
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Brigadier General Bertus Leroy Sisco of the Texas State Guard.

HCR 249 Author: Talton
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the members of the 533rd Anti-aircraft Battalion on the occasion of their 18th reunion.

HCR 326 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.J.R. No. 31.

HCR 329 Author: Carter
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 2909.

HJR 31 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete" | Marchant | Danburg | Rabuck | Solomons
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry | Harris
Last Action: 06/03/1997 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting an encumbrance against homestead property for certain extensions of equity credit.

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