Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Bill Sims
74th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 7/16/2025

Number of Bills: 123

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (120):
SB 27 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 01/16/1995 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to protection of injured parties by certain limitations on the amount of attorney's contingency fees after a settlement or settlement offer.

SB 163 Author: Sims
Last Action: 01/24/1995 S Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a penalty for the late payment of oil and gas royalties.

SB 164 Author: Sims
Last Action: 01/24/1995 S Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to royalty reporting standards for gas wells.

SB 198 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 04/19/1995 S Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to distribution, sale, and use of rabies vaccine.

SB 199 Author: Sims | Wentworth
Last Action: 01/18/1995 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the criminal offense of trespass on agricultural lands.

SB 210 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 01/18/1995 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.

SB 213 Author: Sims | Patterson, Jerry
Last Action: 01/18/1995 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for equine activities.

SB 214 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 01/18/1995 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.

SB 329 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the management of certain wildlife or exotic animals from aircraft; providing penalties.

SB 370 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Last Action: 03/07/1995 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing administrative and criminal penalties.

SB 371 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Sponsor: Black
Last Action: 05/05/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Food and Fibers Commission.

SB 394 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/02/1995 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for certain marginal oil leases remaining in production; providing a civil penalty.

SB 396 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 02/02/1995 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the regulation of petroleum storage tanks.

SB 441 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Last Action: 02/06/1995 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of geologists and geophysicists; providing a civil and criminal penalty.

SB 442 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Sponsor: Wilson
Last Action: 05/23/1995 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to appointment and duties of agents and special agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

SB 443 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Last Action: 06/14/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designation of portions of Farm-to-Market Roads 503 and 1929 as the Ray C. Stoker, Jr., Highway.

SB 444 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Last Action: 02/06/1995 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to daylight saving time.

SB 522 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 02/13/1995 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of criminal mischief.

SB 689 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 02/23/1995 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, or goats.

SB 699 Author: Sims | Lucio
Sponsor: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the farm and ranch finance program.

SB 700 Author: Sims | Lucio
Sponsor: Swinford
Last Action: 05/19/1995 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the registration of pesticides.

SB 741 Author: Sims | Brown
Sponsor: Counts
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to delegate certain uncontested matters for decision to the executive director of the commission.

SB 742 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 05/10/1995 S Record vote
Caption: Relating to the office of public interest counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing a penalty.

SB 743 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 02/27/1995 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to administrative hearings for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission provided by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

SB 882 Author: Sims | Ratliff
Sponsor: Brimer
Last Action: 06/05/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the placement of specific information logo signs and major shopping area guide signs on certain public highways.

SB 897 Author: Sims | Brown
Sponsor: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Last Action: 05/16/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a review of Texas' programs to research, control, and eradicate animal tuberculosis and to implementing an improved program based on the review.

SB 942 Author: Sims | Brown
Sponsor: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Last Action: 06/08/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.

SB 945 Author: Sims | Wentworth
Last Action: 03/07/1995 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage advertising in licensed premises of certain fraternal organizations.

SB 946 Author: Sims | West, Royce
Last Action: 04/19/1995 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum standards for certain child-care facilities.

SB 947 Author: Sims | West, Royce
Last Action: 04/19/1995 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the membership of the State Advisory Committee on Child-Care Administrators and Facilities.

SB 948 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/07/1995 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to liability insurance required for certain licensed facilities that provide care for children 24 hours a day.

SB 949 Author: Sims | Shapiro
Sponsor: Longoria
Last Action: 05/23/1995 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing county commissioners to ban the introduction of contraband into county jails; providing a penalty.

SB 977 Author: Sims
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Last Action: 05/23/1995 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the beneficial land application of biosolids.

SB 978 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 05/02/1995 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to cost-benefit analysis of environmental rules proposed for adoption by certain state agencies.

SB 1069 Author: Sims | Ellis
Last Action: 05/18/1995 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to including a multiracial classification on all forms requesting information on racial identification and providing for reporting racial information to federal agencies.

SB 1076 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Sponsor: Black
Last Action: 06/13/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Lower Colorado River Authority in Lampasas County.

SB 1077 Author: Sims | Armbrister
Last Action: 03/14/1995 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pawnshops.

SB 1105 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 04/27/1995 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain aboveground and underground storage tanks and the regulation of underground storage tank installers; providing penalties.

SB 1106 Author: Sims | Brown
Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Last Action: 05/23/1995 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the management of wildlife resources; providing a penalty.

SB 1108 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for hydrocarbons produced from wells that use new recovery techniques; providing a civil penalty.

SB 1109 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/08/1995 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to tax credits for the discovery of new oil and gas fields.

SB 1110 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the oil production tax to new or expanded enhanced recovery projects.

SB 1111 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 03/14/1995 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation and duties of the petroleum storage tank review board.

SB 1113 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 03/15/1995 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the limitation and termination of annual cost recovery fees for regional water quality assessments.

SB 1152 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 03/15/1995 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the hunting, taking, or killing of certain endangered species; providing a penalty.

SB 1168 Author: Sims | Shapiro
Sponsor: Longoria
Last Action: 05/23/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to requirements for the segregation of classes of inmates in county jails and for capacities in county jails.

SB 1189 Author: Sims | Lucio
Last Action: 04/24/1995 S No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the control and eradication of cotton pests by the Department of Agriculture.

SB 1196 Author: Sims | Lucio
Sponsor: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Last Action: 05/25/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the boll weevil and pink bollworm eradication programs and to pesticide and herbicide application.

SB 1197 Author: Sims | Wentworth
Sponsor: Counts | Combs
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to a special judge serving a county court.

SB 1277 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/20/1995 S Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President
Caption: Relating to pesticide worker protection standards.

SB 1427 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/20/1995 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain minimum standards for child-care facilities.

SB 1501 Author: Sims | Brown
Last Action: 03/21/1995 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the regulation of petroleum storage tanks.

SB 1622 Author: Sims
Sponsor: Black
Last Action: 06/08/1995 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 3 of Bell County.

SCR 89 Author: Sims | Haywood
Sponsor: Rabuck
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to repair and maintain in a safe condition for highway traffic the suspension bridges in Shackelford, Mills, and San Saba counties.

SCR 122 Author: Sims
Sponsor: Finnell
Last Action: 06/16/1995 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Peggy Sue Garner for her exceptional service to the State of Texas.

SR 58 Author: Sims
Last Action: 01/23/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Llano Memorial Hospital on earning a place in the 1994 "100 Top Hospitals--Benchmarks for Success" study.

SR 59 Author: Sims
Last Action: 01/23/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alvon Hudgens Hughes of San Angelo.

SR 65 Author: Sims
Last Action: 01/23/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert Arnold of Lawn on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SR 124 Author: Sims
Last Action: 01/31/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring January 31, 1995, as Copperas Cove Day.

SR 125 Author: Sims
Last Action: 01/31/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating William P. "Bill" Wright, Jr., for being selected Outstanding West Texan by the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce.

SR 126 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/01/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

SR 160 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/06/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Don C. King of Fort Worth, upon his retirement, for his service to the citizens of Texas.

SR 181 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roberta Watters on her retirement as County Extension Agent in Taylor County.

SR 205 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/13/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 14, 1995, as Gatesville Day.

SR 233 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/16/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Helen Harsh of New Holland, Pennsylvania, the 1994-1995 National President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

SR 234 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/16/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the students in social work from the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor to the State Capitol.

SR 312 Author: Sims
Last Action: 02/27/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Morgan Ashley Benton of Lampasas for her actions that saved the life of her grandmother.

SR 339 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/01/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Daphne Jones Brown of Lampasas.

SR 340 Author: Sims | Haywood
Last Action: 03/01/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the delegation from the Texas Midwest Community Network for Texas Midwest Day in Austin.

SR 355 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/07/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students from the honors government program at Brady High School in McCulloch County.

SR 356 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/07/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cleveland on being named the "Outstanding Citizens of the Year" by the Belton Chamber of Commerce.

SR 357 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/07/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charles Powell, Mayor of Belton, who has been selected as the 1994 Man of the Year by the Belton Chamber of Commerce.

SR 414 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cory Edwin Carlock of Colorado City on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 415 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating former State Representative Joe C. Hanna for winning the West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association "Wildcatter Award".

SR 416 Author: Sims | Haywood
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Saint Vincent's Ballet Folklorico Dancers of Abilene.

SR 417 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of the 5,453 marines who fell at Iwo Jima and paying tribute to the surviving heroes.

SR 418 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/09/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Zane Brooks Graham on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 477 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Simpson Creek Extension Homemakers Club of San Saba County on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

SR 478 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating "Graham-Young County Community Day" in Austin on March 21, 1995.

SR 479 Author: Sims
Last Action: 03/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nela Talley Basco of Valley Springs on the occasion of her 84th birthday.

SR 610 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/03/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Diana Dobbins of Coleman County for winning the New Horizon Award.

SR 611 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/03/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Thelma Throckmorton of Voss for being chosen the 1995 Rural Citizen of the Year.

SR 612 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/03/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Skip Casey on his selection as Citizen of the Year in Coleman County.

SR 631 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/04/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lower Colorado River Authority and Buchanan Dam on their 60th anniversary and extending best wishes to the Buchanan Dam Museum for a memorable opening day.

SR 639 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/05/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Lewis Perkins of Waynesboro, Mississippi, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.

SR 640 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/05/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Jake Schuffert of Alexandria, Virginia, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.

SR 641 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/05/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Willard Griffin of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.

SR 642 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/05/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Robert McCormick of Spokane, Washington, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.

SR 669 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/11/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Lloyd Aclin of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.

SR 670 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/11/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Jim Inks of Llano and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.

SR 730 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/18/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dave Wilson's seventh-grade history class from Smith Middle School in Fort Hood on being among the winners of a contest celebrating the restoration of the Texas Capitol.

SR 750 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jan Lemons on receiving the 1994 Citizens of the Year Award from the Colorado City Chamber of Commerce.

SR 751 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the San Angelo facility of Levi Strauss and Company on its 30th anniversary.

SR 752 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Evelyn Gould of Llano on being named Airport Manager of the Year for 1995.

SR 753 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Alvin Hay III of San Angelo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 754 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/20/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John C. "Buddy" Barron, Jr., of San Angelo.

SR 772 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/24/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Glass of Sterling County on his 90th birthday.

SR 773 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/24/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lester W. "Hap" Gibson of Lampasas County.

SR 774 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/24/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Hugh Taggart, Jr., of Brownwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 775 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/24/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christopher Lynn McDaniel of Albany, Texas, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 838 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/27/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Marvin R. Felder on his retirement from the presidency of Temple Junior College.

SR 839 Author: Sims
Last Action: 04/27/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Helen Fraser McDougall of San Angelo.

SR 894 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/03/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lillian Moore Dean of Llano County for her accomplishments and for voting in every election since 1920.

SR 934 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/05/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bohannon of Ozona on their 65th wedding anniversary.

SR 1062 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of T. A. Cunningham of San Antonio.

SR 1063 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the naming of the Nursing-Physical Science Building at Angelo State University in memory of the late Angelo State University President Lloyd Drexell Vincent.

SR 1064 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the National Auctioneers Foundation for its efforts in promoting the auction method of marketing.

SR 1065 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the leaders and the community of Buffalo Gap for their efforts in community pride.

SR 1066 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Adam D. Williams of Harker Heights on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 1067 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Eric Fox of Abilene on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 1068 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/15/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Edward Thomas, Jr., on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.

SR 1080 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/16/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Santa Anna in Coleman County as it celebrates Funtier Days.

SR 1158 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/23/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Eakman of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SR 1227 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/25/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Salado High School on becoming the Conference 2A University Interscholastic League Academic State Champions.

SR 1228 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/25/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rene Ruth Stewart of San Angelo.

SR 1229 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/25/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John Canipe of Marble Falls on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 1230 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/25/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mark D. Laack on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 1303 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/28/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of E. B. Underwood, Sr., of Ballinger.

SR 1304 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/28/1995 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service Pecan Breeding and Genetics program in Brownwood.

SR 1310 Author: Sims
Last Action: 05/28/1995 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Receding from senate amendments to H.B. 2247.

Additional Primary Authors (3):
SB 14 Author: Bivins | Sims | Armbrister
Sponsor: Combs | Saunders | Black | Stiles | Hightower
Last Action: 06/12/1995 E Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to protecting private real property rights from certain actions of this state or a political subdivision of this state.

SB 1125 Author: Nixon, Drew | Sims
Sponsor: Holzheauser
Last Action: 05/19/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the renewal, amendment, or modification of certain emissions permits.

SB 1126 Author: Nixon, Drew | Sims
Sponsor: Holzheauser
Last Action: 05/19/1995 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the modification of an existing facility under the Texas Clean Air Act.

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