Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Ray Allen
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 1/12/2026

Number of Bills: 109

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (91):
HB 6 Author: Allen | Pitts | Lewis | Capelo | Nixon
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation and enforcement of the practice of medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

HB 243 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/04/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the possession or carrying of weapons on certain premises associated with a school or educational institution; providing penalties.

HB 244 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/09/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to public notice of information regarding certain registered sex offenders.

HB 246 Author: Allen | Olivo | Hupp | Wohlgemuth | Deshotel
Last Action: 04/17/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the death of or injury to an unborn child; providing penalties.

HB 433 Author: Allen
Last Action: 02/10/2003 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption: Relating to criminal offenses involving acts against certain activities involving animals or involving natural resources and to civil consequences arising from convictions of those offenses.

HB 434 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/06/2003 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to amateur radio operator license plates for motorcycles.

HB 435 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to certain notification requirements for an employer of a child, a person with mental retardation, or a person who is mentally incapacitated.

HB 436 Author: Allen
Last Action: 02/10/2003 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the status as a peace officer of certain county officials who have emergency management powers.

HB 437 Author: Allen
Last Action: 02/10/2003 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an exemption from public disclosure for information that is collected, assembled, or maintained for purposes of emergency management or disaster planning.

HB 660 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain licensing and regulatory agencies.

HB 959 Author: Allen | Stick | Griggs
Last Action: 02/19/2003 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the benefits provided to the survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.

HB 1080 Author: Allen
Last Action: 02/24/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to obtain certain criminal history record information.

HB 1081 Author: Allen
Last Action: 02/24/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians.

HB 1190 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/28/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders.

HB 1191 Author: Allen | King | Flores | Geren | Baxter
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/08/2003 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain sensitive information.

HB 1257 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/13/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to laws regulating the carrying of weapons and the places where weapons are prohibited and to the organization of those laws in the statutes.

HB 1297 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to limits on indemnification of state employees and officials.

HB 1372 Author: Allen | Hodge | Edwards | Keel | Riddle
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain Texas Department of Criminal Justice industries and private sector prison industries programs.

HB 1480 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/02/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the efficient administration of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1481 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the creation of the operating permit fees account for fees collected under Titles IV and V of the Clean Air Act.

HB 1482 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge to reduce or terminate the community supervision of a defendant convicted of an offense punishable as a state jail felony.

HB 1483 Author: Allen | Capelo | Wohlgemuth
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners and to the abolition of the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners and the transfer of the functions of that agency to the Board of Nurse Examiners.

HB 1514 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of sanctions on defendants who violate conditions of community supervision.

HB 1515 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/22/2003 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to temporary license suspensions of registered nurses.

HB 1516 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/06/2003 H Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by objection to certain activities involving animals, activities involving natural resources, or activities involving the operation of an animal facility.

HB 1668 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release to mandatory supervision.

HB 1669 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/29/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and commissioners courts or private vendors for certain facilities.

HB 1670 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to medically recommended intensive supervision of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the release pending deportation of certain inmates of the department.

HB 1849 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the revocation process for certain persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.

HB 1850 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the supervision of persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.

HB 1851 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the rendition and appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes and to the consequences of a failure to timely render property.

HB 1852 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/27/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imprisonment and treatment of inmates serving prison sentences for driving while intoxicated offenses and similar offenses under Chapter 49, Penal Code.

HB 1853 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation and maintenance of facilities of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the operation of certain department industries.

HB 1854 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the participation of inmates in work programs at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1855 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to state compensation to counties based on the use of alternatives to revocation of community supervision.

HB 1856 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/25/2003 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to a review of the operations of the Windham School District by the Sunset Advisory Commission.

HB 2208 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional nursing.

HB 2314 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to certain local option elections for certain cities located in more than one county.

HB 2315 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to certain local option elections for certain cities located in more than one county.

HB 2622 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain governmental agency and private entity access to and use of criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.

HB 2668 Author: Allen | Stick | Hodge | Uresti | Edwards
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the punishment and sentencing of defendants convicted of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

HB 2669 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/22/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mandatory controlled substance testing for certain persons who are arrested or have been confined for the commission of a criminal offense.

HB 2670 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the early termination of parole and mandatory supervision.

HB 2671 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the subsequent release from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of a person whose release on parole or to mandatory supervision has been revoked.

HB 2672 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the imposition of sanctions on a defendant who violates a condition of community supervision.

HB 2891 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.

HB 2892 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the illegal use of money or property derived from or intended to further certain controlled substance offenses and to the enhancement of certain controlled substance offenses; providing penalties.

HB 2893 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Commission on Jail Standards.

HB 2894 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Interagency Council on Sex Offender Treatment.

HB 2895 Author: Allen
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/21/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Youth Commission.

HB 2896 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

HB 3058 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring state agencies to lease excess land for hunting, fishing, or agricultural purposes.

HR 337 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2003 9:23AM
Caption: Commending Jana Barker and all those associated with Brighter Tomorrows for their contributions to the community.

HR 338 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM
Caption: In memory of Deputy Bobby R. Franks of the Houston County Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 339 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Sergeant Stephen Edward Davenport of the Limestone County Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 340 Author: Allen
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:40AM
Caption: In memory of Corporal Joseph Thomas Cushman of the Arlington Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 341 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Jeffery L. Springer of the Waxahachie Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 342 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Patrol Officer Jerry Keith Stowe of the Houston Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 343 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 9:30PM
Caption: In memory of Sergeant Kevin Dale Cox of the Lubbock Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 344 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Corporal David E. King of the Liberty County Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 345 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2003 8:30AM
Caption: In memory of Officer Michael Maurice Johns of the Coppell Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 346 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Patrolman Conrad Sudario Gernale of the Beaumont Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 347 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2003 8:30AM
Caption: In memory of Senior Trooper Richard D. Cottle of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 348 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Motorcycle Officer Keith A. Dees of the Houston Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 349 Author: Allen | Keel | Stick | Baxter
Last Action: 03/27/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2003 4:12PM
Caption: In memory of John William Overbey of Austin.

HR 350 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Sergeant Jaime P. Rodriguez of the Andrews Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 351 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Captain George Scott Monier of the White Settlement Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 352 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Officer Patrick Lee Metzler of the Dallas Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 353 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Motorcycle Officer Rodney Raylyn Kendricks of the Lubbock Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 354 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Claton "Clay" Morris Medrano of the Harrison County Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 355 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Deputy Sheriff Larry Mack Dowdy of the Coryell County Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 356 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Deputy Shane R. Bennett of the Harris County Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 357 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Deputy Joseph Norman Dennis of the Harris County Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 358 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 8:30PM
Caption: In memory of Deputy Sheriff Jim Bruce Graham of the Hemphill County Sheriff's Office, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 359 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Patrol Officer Harry Marvin "Marty" Steinfeldt III of the Ferris Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 360 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 9:30PM
Caption: In memory of Officer Alberto Vasquez of the Houston Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty.

HR 361 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2003 4:58PM
Caption: In memory of J. C. Swadley of Grand Prairie.

HR 432 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:31AM
Caption: In memory of Motor Officer Juan Antonio Morales of the San Antonio Police Department.

HR 433 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:13AM
Caption: In memory of Police Officer Christopher Kevin James of the Dallas Police Department.

HR 434 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:13AM
Caption: In memory of Sergeant Earl Alison Hall of the Austin Police Department.

HR 435 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:13AM
Caption: In memory of Patrolman Roberto Nieto of the Eagle Lake Police Department.

HR 436 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 8:13AM
Caption: In memory of Investigator H.O. Scott of the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.

HR 587 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 8:24AM
Caption: In memory of Patrolman Dennis E. Holmes of the Houston Police Department.

HR 588 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 8:24AM
Caption: In memory of Deputy Loutricia Sowell Bonfanti of the Leon County Sheriff's Department.

HR 589 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 8:24AM
Caption: In memory of Clinton Warren Hunter.

HR 590 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 8:24AM
Caption: In memory of Michael Charles Pauling.

HR 661 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 1 2003 12:20PM
Caption: Honoring Teri Jackson on her tenure with the Grand Prairie City Council.

HR 662 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 7:20PM
Caption: In memory of Officer Paul Aaron Emerson of Port Arthur.

HR 755 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM
Caption: In memory of Detective Lewis Steve Hall of Port Arthur.

HR 1468 Author: Allen
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 9.

HR 1672 Author: Allen
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 2:30PM
Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Texas Legislature's cowboy boot tradition.

Joint Author (18):
HB 2 Author: Swinford | Gallego | Allen | Cook, Robby | Casteel
Last Action: 05/13/2003 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.

HB 3 Author: Nixon | Capelo | Allen
Last Action: 02/19/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health care.

HB 4 Author: Nixon | Allen | Capelo | Woolley | Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/11/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions.

HB 9 Author: Flores | Corte | Isett | Allen | Puente
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/22/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to homeland security.

HB 155 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Pena | Casteel | Allen | Crabb
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from owning or serving in certain capacities on behalf of a sexually oriented business; creating an offense and providing a penalty.

HB 235 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Allen | Crabb | Casteel | Wise
Last Action: 05/06/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of obscene display or distribution and to certain consequences of a conviction for that offense.

HB 236 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Allen | Crabb | Casteel | Wise
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of obscenity and to certain consequences related to convictions for certain sex offenses.

HB 237 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Allen | Crabb | Casteel | Wise
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to evidence offered in the prosecution of the offense of child pornography.

HB 336 Author: Olivo | Turner | Dutton | Allen | Oliveira
Last Action: 04/30/2003 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the requirements for a high school diploma.

HB 337 Author: Olivo | Turner | Dutton | Allen | Oliveira
Last Action: 04/30/2003 H Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to alternative compensatory criteria for promotion to certain grade levels in public school.

HB 477 Author: Farrar | Allen
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.

HB 562 Author: McCall | Raymond | Allen
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the collection and maintenance of DNA samples taken from certain offenders.

HB 705 Author: Solomons | Allen
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring.

HB 878 Author: Hupp | Allen | Wilson | Driver | Keel
Last Action: 03/27/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 1976 Author: Gallego | Davis, Yvonne | Lewis | Farrar | Allen
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence.

HB 2985 Author: Capelo | Allen | Pitts | Nixon
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an office of patient protection within the Health Professions Council.

HCR 13 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Wise | Allen
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/21/2003 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging congress to enact the Protect Children From E-Mail Smut Act of 2001.

HCR 14 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Wise | Allen
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/22/2003 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging congress to enact the Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act of 2002.

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