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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Celia Israel
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/15/2026
Number of Bills: 74

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (61):
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
02/25/2021 H Referred to Elections: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Israel | Coleman | Turner, John | Rose
Last Action:
02/25/2021 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Israel | Cyrier | Goodwin
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
Author:
Israel | Oliverson | Lopez | Morales Shaw
Last Action:
05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in residence districts.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/14/2021 H Failed to pass
Caption:
Relating to requiring the operator of a vehicle to stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/01/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption:
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
Author:
Israel | Crockett | Morales Shaw | Swanson | Cook
Last Action:
05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Author:
Israel | Turner, John | Stucky | Capriglione | Lopez
Last Action:
05/11/2021 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision.
Author:
Israel | Cain | Vo | Bucy | Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
04/23/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the election of certain unopposed candidates.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/01/2021 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/04/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/05/2021 H Referred to Elections: Mar 5 2021 1:21PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification.
Author:
Israel | Ashby | Oliverson | King, Ken
Last Action:
05/11/2021 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/05/2021 H Referred to Elections: Mar 5 2021 1:21PM
Caption:
Relating to the elements of the offense of illegal voting.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/26/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/18/2021 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 18 2021 10:52AM
Caption:
Relating to rate filing requirements for certain personal automobile insurers with low market share.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/18/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 18 2021 10:52AM
Caption:
Relating to increasing the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/19/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2021 2:52PM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the Richards-Bush Mall in the Capitol Complex.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/19/2021 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 19 2021 2:52PM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/22/2021 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 22 2021 4:23PM
Caption:
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
03/24/2021 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 24 2021 11:23AM
Caption:
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/03/2021 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/04/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district.
Author:
Israel | Coleman | Turner, John | Rose
Last Action:
03/01/2021 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:25AM
Caption:
Honoring Lindsay Ballard for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:21AM
Caption:
Honoring Bob Nicks and the members of the Austin Firefighters Association for providing vital help to their neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:10AM
Caption:
Honoring Karen Johnson for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 12:52PM
Caption:
Honoring Jessica Graves for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 12:53PM
Caption:
Honoring Nere Valencia for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 12:54PM
Caption:
Honoring Pooja Sethi for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 12:55PM
Caption:
Honoring Stacy Fletcher for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 12:55PM
Caption:
Honoring Kimberly Thorngate for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:46AM
Caption:
Honoring Debby Thompson for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:47AM
Caption:
Honoring Denise Holliday for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Charles Valhonrat and the members of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild for providing vital help to their neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 9:49AM
Caption:
Honoring Chris Rios for providing vital help to his neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 9:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Anna Todd for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 9:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Nicole Murray and her family for providing vital help to their neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 9:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Parris Charles for providing vital help to his neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 9:51AM
Caption:
Honoring Russ Johnson for providing vital help to his neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:27AM
Caption:
Honoring students at The University of Texas School of Nursing for providing vital help to their neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Celinda Garza for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:56AM
Caption:
Honoring Bach Thi for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:07AM
Caption:
Honoring Lahoma Dade for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:11AM
Caption:
Honoring C. T. Loyd for providing vital help to his neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:37AM
Caption:
Honoring Jaime Barraza for providing vital help to his neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:17AM
Caption:
Honoring Angela Barraza for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 11:18AM
Caption:
Honoring Herman Whitney for providing vital help to his neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Nicole Negrete for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Veronica Jimenez for providing vital help to her neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:54AM
Caption:
Honoring Megha Uppal and the members of the South Asians' International Volunteer Association for providing vital help to their neighbors during Winter Storm Uri.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/03/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2021 5:38PM
Caption:
Commending Judge Nicholas Chu for his service to Travis County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/31/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2021 8:16AM
Caption:
In memory of Anita Walker Brewer Howard of Austin.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/31/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2021 8:19AM
Caption:
In memory of Roland H. Johnson Jr. of Austin.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
05/31/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2021 8:21AM
Caption:
In memory of Gary Vance Porfirio of Austin.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
06/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2021 10:24PM
Caption:
Commending Irving A. Calderon for his service as a policy analyst intern in the office of State Representative Celia Israel.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
06/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2021 9:15AM
Caption:
Commending Quynhanh Tran for her service as district director and scheduler in the office of State Representative Celia Israel.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
06/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2021 10:17AM
Caption:
Commending Justin Perez for his service to the Texas Legislature.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
06/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2021 9:57AM
Caption:
Commending Abby Springs for her service as a communications and administrative aide in the office of State Representative Celia Israel.
Author:
Israel
Last Action:
06/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2021 1:04PM
Caption:
Congratulating Taryn Feigen on her promotion to chief of staff in the office of State Representative Celia Israel.
Joint Author (13):
Author:
Talarico | White | Israel | Bucy | Patterson
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/26/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to accompanying and filming peace officers of state and local law enforcement agencies for producing reality television programs.
Author:
Cole | VanDeaver | Israel
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
Author:
Longoria | Guillen | Israel
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Author:
Murphy | Israel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
Author:
Cyrier | Gervin-Hawkins | Israel | Cole | Krause
Last Action:
05/05/2021 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requirements for the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district by a municipality.
Author:
Howard | Israel
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Author:
Price | Sanford | Vo | Allison | Israel
Last Action:
05/10/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for certain prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.
Author:
King, Tracy O. | Israel
Last Action:
05/10/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to recommendations made by the Parks and Wildlife Department and intervention by the Parks and Wildlife Department in matters regarding certain permits.
Author:
Goodwin | Bernal | Wu | Israel
Last Action:
05/12/2021 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to information reported through the Public Education Information Management System and to parents regarding disciplinary measures used by a school district.
Author:
Rodriguez | Cole | Thompson, Senfronia | Israel | Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/21/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees.
Author:
King, Tracy O. | Guillen | Ramos | Morales, Eddie | Israel
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/29/2021 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Rodriguez | Howard | Israel | Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Buckingham
Last Action:
06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Stucky | Israel
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
05/19/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating University of North Texas softball player Hope Trautwein on pitching a perfect game in which she struck out all 21 opposing batters.
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