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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ron Reynolds
85th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/25/2026
Number of Bills: 85

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (60):
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/20/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the minimum wage.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/20/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/22/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 22 2017 4:25PM
Caption:
Relating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/22/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 22 2017 4:25PM
Caption:
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
Author:
Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller | Stephenson
Last Action:
02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2017 11:53AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 23 2017 11:53AM
Caption:
Relating to creating a disadvantaged business assistance program to be operated by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2017 11:53AM
Caption:
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional staff employed by public schools.
Author:
Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller | Stephenson
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
05/23/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 23 2017 6:42PM
Caption:
Relating to county regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors.
Author:
Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller | Stephenson
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of counties to advertise on personal property owned or leased by the county.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/19/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/28/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 28 2017 11:36AM
Caption:
Relating to records filed with the clerk of a district court.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
Author:
Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller | Stephenson
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to territory of county assistance districts.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
Author:
Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller | Stephenson
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
05/23/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 23 2017 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the power of counties to enact park use rules.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2017 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an election services contract between a county elections administrator and a political party.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the conduct of primary elections.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2017 H Referred to Elections: Mar 16 2017 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Reynolds
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
05/18/2017 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to flood control storage requirements established by the Fort Bend County Drainage District.
Author:
Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county assistance district to impose a sales and use tax.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/12/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a proxy for a member of the legislature visiting a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Referred to Elections: Mar 21 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Reynolds
Sponsor:
Burton
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to public inspection of mail ballot applications.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/18/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/28/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
Author:
Reynolds
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District of Fort Bend County, Texas.
Author:
Reynolds | Anchia
Last Action:
04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the qualification of certain candidates for placement on the ballot.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an environmental report as part of a municipality's comprehensive plan for long-range development.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/11/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/30/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption:
Relating to the review by a school district board of trustees of a hearing examiner's determination regarding good cause to suspend a teacher without pay or terminate the teacher's contract.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/31/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 31 2017 11:45AM
Caption:
Relating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limit paperwork requirements.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/07/2017 H Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select: Mar 7 2017 3:59PM
Caption:
Urging Congress to keep the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select: Apr 17 2017 4:04PM
Caption:
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2017 7:38PM
Caption:
In memory of Dedré P. Jefferson of Sugar Land.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2017 6:10PM
Caption:
In memory of Fort Bend County Constable Ruben George Davis Jr.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2017 7:48PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 2017 as Black History Month.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2017 5:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 22 and 23, 2017, as Fort Bend Chamber Leadership Forum Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2017 7:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Wanda Adams on her election as president of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2017 5:26PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kim Ogg on her election as Harris County district attorney.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2017 5:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 31, 2017, as Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce Black Business Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2017 4:25PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 23, 2017, as Willowridge High School Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds | Zerwas | Stephenson | Miller
Last Action:
03/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2017 6:03PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 8, 2017, as Fort Bend County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2017 6:50PM
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Recognizing February 27, 2017, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2017 7:43AM
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Recognizing March 8, 2017, as Missouri City Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 1:47PM
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Recognizing March 2, 2017, as Texas Head Start Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2017 7:12PM
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Recognizing February 27, 2017, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2017 10:09PM
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Recognizing March 1, 2017, as Texas Head Start Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2017 12:31PM
Caption:
Congratulating Cynthia Ginyard on her election as chair of the Fort Bend County Democratic Party.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 10 2017 6:58PM
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Congratulating Mary Young on her appointment as acting police chief of Texas Southern University.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 2:05PM
Caption:
Commending Carl David Evans for his service as president of Fort Bend Houston Super Neighborhood Council-41.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 11:25AM
Caption:
Commending Evelyn Barnett for her 42 years of service as the Fort Bend County Democratic Party Precinct Chair for Precinct 2050.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 2:06PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gary Majors on his appointment as constable of Fort Bend County, Precinct 2.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 2:10PM
Caption:
Congratulating Rudolph White Jr. on his selection as the 2017 president of the Fort Bend County Pastors Association.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 2:12PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:48PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Thurgood Marshall High School boys' basketball team on its success during the 2016-2017 season.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 3:27PM
Caption:
In memory of Cayla Symone Simple of Fresno.
Joint Author (25):
Author:
Bernal | Arévalo | Reynolds
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Howard | Collier | Herrero | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Author:
Allen | Reynolds | Cortez
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Allen | Reynolds | Vo
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2017 3:20PM
Caption:
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Author:
Stephenson | Reynolds
Last Action:
04/05/2017 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 13 2017 3:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in the United States for certain state, state-aided, and governmental entity construction projects.
Author:
Alonzo | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
Author:
Stephenson | Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Author:
Stephenson | Reynolds | Zerwas | Miller
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Special Purpose Districts: Feb 27 2017 3:38PM
Caption:
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts.
Author:
Dutton | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships.
Author:
Coleman | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/15/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 15 2017 1:36PM
Caption:
Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
Author:
Miller | Zerwas | Reynolds
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to operate a roadway clearance program; creating an offense.
Author:
Miller | Zerwas | Reynolds
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the development of certain local government transportation infrastructure projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Smithee | Reynolds | Canales
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty for contempt of court.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Oliverson | Reynolds
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
05/27/2017 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Author:
Miller | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 27 2017 5:19PM
Caption:
Relating to county authority related to the removal and storage of vehicles and other personal property from a roadway and the regulation of vehicle storage facilities, junkyards, and automobile wrecking and salvage yards; authorizing fees.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Reynolds
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities.
Author:
Zerwas | Miller | Stephenson | Reynolds
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
Author:
Arévalo | Reynolds
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to sexual orientation and gender identity or expression with regards to the rights of the elderly.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Paul | Allen | Reynolds | Kacal
Last Action:
02/23/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 23 2017 1:55PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2017, as Pearland Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Johnson, Jarvis | Reynolds
Last Action:
04/21/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2017 5:52PM
Caption:
Honoring 100 Black Men of America for its service to African American youth.
Author:
Thierry | Reynolds
Last Action:
04/12/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2017 3:54PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 10, 2017, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Thierry | Reynolds
Last Action:
04/12/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2017 3:54PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats.
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