Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Jeff Wentworth
75th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/18/2026

Number of Bills: 51

Sponsor (51):
HB 253 Author: Denny
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain agents or officers of the United States government.

HB 308 Author: Goodman | Naishtat | McClendon | Chisum
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authority to issue protective orders.

HB 376 Author: Rodriguez | Puente
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District to issue bonds and to enter into certain agreements.

HB 598 Author: Shields
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/30/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to reimbursement of certain administrative costs incurred by an employer in implementing a garnishment order.

HB 723 Author: Dukes | Danburg | Palmer | McClendon | Thompson
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to informed consent before the performance of a hysterectomy.

HB 806 Author: Greenberg | Place | Wilson | Grusendorf
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/23/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation.

HB 826 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the tax rate of the Sutton County Hospital District.

HB 881 Author: Reyna, Arthur
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the priority of payment of claims against a decedent's estate.

HB 951 Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the Texas open records law.

HB 1018 Author: Yarbrough
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to court costs imposed on persons convicted of certain offenses.

HB 1028 Author: Krusee
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/31/1997 H Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to strategic partnership agreements between certain local governments.

HB 1051 Author: Gutierrez
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/17/1997 S Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring that proposed real property transactions between governmental bodies must be deliberated in an open meeting.

HB 1152 Author: Hartnett | Naishtat
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the definition of statutory probate court.

HB 1285 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 1/1/98
Caption: Relating to the meetings of a condominium board or association.

HB 1291 Author: Solomons
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts.

HB 1314 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to a trust created for the management of a ward's assets.

HB 1316 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the investment of assets by the guardian of an estate.

HB 1317 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the guardianship of missing persons and receiverships for the estate of certain missing persons.

HB 1463 Author: Bosse
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale of real property placed in the name of the state as a result of a tax foreclosure sale.

HB 1489 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain animals.

HB 1542 Author: Counts
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authorization of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to issue general permits by rule for the discharge of waste into or adjacent to water in the state.

HB 1651 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the resale of property sold to a taxing unit pursuant to foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien.

HB 1667 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of documents evaluating the performance of certain officers of community supervision and corrections departments.

HB 1688 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of the Guadalupe County Court at Law.

HB 1908 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the placement of signs along certain public roads.

HB 1965 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of criminal district attorney of Comal County, to the abolition of the office of the county attorney in Comal County, and to the abolition of the office of the district attorney for the 22nd Judicial District.

HB 2065 Author: King
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the statistical recording of juvenile cases initially referred to the office of the prosecuting attorney.

HB 2083 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/31/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to county auditors who serve more than one county.

HB 2141 Author: Keel, Terry
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/30/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the seizure and sale of certain property by certain municipalities.

HB 2157 Author: Williamson
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to reporting under the sales and use tax the value of certain tickets to an amusement service purchased for resale.

HB 2189 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the payment of claims by guardians and certain reports and accounts submitted by guardians or personal representatives of estates.

HB 2318 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the charge and control of certain state facilities located in Kerrville.

HB 2324 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the organization and operation of certain prison industries in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Youth Commission, and certain county correctional facilities, to agricultural programs and work programs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and to certain funds held in trust for inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing a penalty.

HB 2424 Author: Puente
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to deductions from lottery winnings and compensation of the amount of certain child support, taxes, and other payments.

HB 2556 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility for state assistance under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act for certain hospitals.

HB 2664 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for injury to others that occurs on agricultural land used for recreation.

HB 2683 Author: Dukes
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to subdivision descriptions in contracts to convey real property.

HB 2702 Author: Zbranek
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/02/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain probate fees.

HB 2733 Author: Driver
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of golf carts on a public road or highway.

HB 3059 Author: King
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal facilities.

HB 3086 Author: Hartnett
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to statutory probate courts.

HB 3088 Author: Hartnett
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the notice required to be given in a proceeding to determine heirship.

HB 3157 Author: Hilbert
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excepting certain legislative documents from required disclosure under the open records law.

HB 3250 Author: Hartnett
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to dog and cat sterilization and the issuance of Animal Friendly license plates.

HB 3306 Author: Heflin
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 1/1/98
Caption: Relating to penalties and interest, writs, suits, judgment amounts, right of redemption, and distribution of proceeds in ad valorem tax matters.

HB 3589 Author: Keel, Terry
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to authorizing Lakeway Municipal Utility District to exclude land from its boundaries, providing notice of the exclusion, and adding other related provisions.

HCR 21 Author: Siebert
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring rodeo the official sport of Texas.

HCR 143 Author: Hunter
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Establishing procedures for the nomination and selection of recipients of the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.

HCR 167 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 04/03/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Devon Ann Welsch, the reigning 1997 Texas Junior Miss.

HCR 211 Author: Marchant
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing congress to pass legislation to increase volume caps and index them to inflation.

HCR 323 Author: Dukes
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 723.

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