Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Betty Brown
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 1/10/2026

Number of Bills: 55

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (49):
HB 529 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.

HB 559 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain contraband.

HB 1124 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 02/26/2003 H Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kaufman County.

HB 1174 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the election officers that serve a branch polling place during the early voting period.

HB 1291 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of loss experience information to certain group health benefit plan policy and contract holders.

HB 1292 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/12/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to oversight of persons to whom a municipality delegates management and supervision of programs funded by municipal hotel occupancy taxes.

HB 1324 Author: Brown, Betty | Geren | Miller
Last Action: 05/22/2003 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the sale and slaughter of equine animals.

HB 1406 Author: Brown, Betty | Hupp | Grusendorf
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a recommendation by a school district employee concerning a use of a psychotropic drug by a student or suggestion of a particular diagnosis and to refusal by a parent or certain other person to consent to administration of a psychotropic drug to a student or to psychiatric evaluation or examination of a student.

HB 1445 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring insurers to give notice to insureds before certain insurance policy premium increases.

HB 1446 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain children for certain health benefit coverage.

HB 1679 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the review of a proposed municipal annexation that prevents another municipality from engaging in any significant future annexation.

HB 1990 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to annexation of territory by certain water districts and subsequent division of the districts.

HB 1991 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/07/2003 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the definition of a contribution for purposes of the regulation and reporting of political contributions.

HB 1992 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to a local option election for the sale of alcoholic beverages in cities or towns located in more than one county.

HB 2119 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain duties of local registrars of deaths relating to voter registration.

HB 2139 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/13/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to impose a sales and use tax to build a criminal detention center.

HB 2283 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located in the watersheds of Cedar Creek Lake, the Trinity River, and the East Fork of the Trinity River; providing a penalty.

HB 2533 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 06/21/2003 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

HB 2835 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the expectation of measurable gain as a result of projects undertaken by corporations created in accordance with the Development Corporation Act of 1979, Article 5190.6 VTCS

HB 2836 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/14/2003 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.

HB 2837 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.

HB 2838 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.

HB 3553 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/01/2003 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Henderson County.

HB 3614 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/26/2003 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 26 2003 12:46PM
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 8 of Kaufman County.

HB 3615 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 9 of Kaufman County.

HB 3616 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/26/2003 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 26 2003 12:46PM
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 7 of Kaufman County.

HB 3617 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 6 of Kaufman County.

HB 3618 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Kaufman County.

HB 3619 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County.

HB 3620 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Kaufman County.

HB 3621 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Kaufman County.

HB 3622 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/21/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Kaufman County.

HCR 272 Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 05/30/2003 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 2533.

HR 41 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 01/22/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jan 22 2003 8:45AM
Caption: Commending Eddie Deen of Ranch Hand Barbecue for his catering of the 2003 Inaugural Barbecue Luncheon.

HR 58 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2003 9:23AM
Caption: Commending all those involved in the peaceful resolution of an armed incident at Scurry-Rosser High School.

HR 219 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 02/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2003 8:15AM
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2003, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the Capitol.

HR 232 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2003 9:23AM
Caption: Recognizing March 17, 2003, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 239 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 02/26/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2003 3:26PM
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2003, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.

HR 329 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2003 7:40AM
Caption: Recognizing the many accomplishments of Boy Scouts of America Troop 390 of Terrell.

HR 439 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/13/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2003 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring students from Crandall High School for qualifying for the 2002-2003 UIL Cross-Examination Meet being held at The University of Texas at Austin.

HR 510 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2003 2:40PM
Caption: Honoring Tom Ed Gooden for his outstanding contributions as the athletic director and head football coach at Terrell High School.

HR 523 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 04/15/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2003 10:06AM
Caption: Recognizing the Facts on Saving and Investing Campaign for its benefit to the people of Texas.

HR 705 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 04/16/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2003 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating the La Poynor High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2003 UIL Class A, Division I, state championship.

HR 938 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 1 2003 12:20PM
Caption: Commending those involved with the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society at The University of Texas at Austin.

HR 1476 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 05/27/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2003 10:30PM
Caption: Congratulating Maggie Blue Hutchins and Adam Martin Wagner of San Marcos on their recent engagement.

HR 1477 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring staff members who assist in the duties on the house floor.

HR 1535 Author: Brown, Betty | Riddle
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Melissa Marfin and Jonathan English on their engagement and upcoming wedding.

HR 1755 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3622.

HR 1948 Author: Brown, Betty
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring the City of Athens, winner of a 2003 Governor's Community Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful.

Joint Author (6):
HB 136 Author: Brown, Fred | Brown, Betty | Gattis | McClendon | Chavez
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to limiting the amount of county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their surviving spouses.

HB 320 Author: Grusendorf | Brown, Betty | Hupp
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the refusal to administer or consent to the administration of certain psychiatric or psychological treatment to a child.

HB 1500 Author: Denny | McCall | Krusee | Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a local option election for the sale of alcoholic beverages in cities or towns located in more than one county.

HB 1655 Author: Wohlgemuth | Brown, Betty | Zedler | Paxton | Kuempel
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and to the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.

HB 2775 Author: Solomons | Cook, Robby | Brown, Betty
Last Action: 03/25/2003 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, division, or conversion of, or purchaser notice about, certain kinds of water districts.

HJR 16 Author: Brown, Fred | Brown, Betty | Gattis | Chavez | Baxter
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/30/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a county, a city or town, or a junior college district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their spouses.

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