Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Garnet Coleman
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 1/14/2026

Number of Bills: 69

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (61):
HB 290 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 02/06/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to removal of corneal tissue from a decedent.

HB 688 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 02/12/2003 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the release of a mechanic's lien.

HB 689 Author: Coleman | Grusendorf
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public grade school students.

HB 690 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.

HB 761 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/16/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain offenses in connection with privileged parking.

HB 775 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 02/17/2003 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.

HB 783 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/04/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public participation in certain condemnation proceedings.

HB 862 Author: Coleman | Farrar
Last Action: 02/18/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions.

HB 987 Author: Coleman | Naishtat | Laubenberg
Last Action: 04/10/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removal of human body parts after death; providing a penalty.

HB 1028 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 02/24/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to certain immunization programs.

HB 1423 Author: Coleman | Villarreal
Last Action: 05/12/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to a pilot program for language interpreter services under the medical assistance program.

HB 1507 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/29/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a motor vehicle registration fee to support trauma centers to be collected when a motor vehicle is registered.

HB 1555 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program.

HB 1556 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/06/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the immunization registry.

HB 1557 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain employers for a state tax refund for certain wages paid or incurred.

HB 1558 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia and bulimia as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.

HB 1559 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain services and medications through the medical assistance program to persons with HIV infection or AIDS.

HB 1560 Author: Coleman | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/06/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study of indoor molds conducted by the Texas Department of Health.

HB 1866 Author: Coleman | Farrar
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of restrictions, the extension of, addition to, or modification of existing restrictions, and the reinstatement of expired restrictions in certain residential subdivisions.

HB 1867 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to criteria for creating a commercial and industrial development zone.

HB 1868 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of medical assistance to certain legal immigrants.

HB 1880 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for mental disorders.

HB 1884 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to a rate rollback for motor vehicle insurance.

HB 1956 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.

HB 2279 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing certain early voting polling places to serve as election day polling places.

HB 2280 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Transportation Commission to require each highway district of the state that includes an urban area to establish a green ribbon master plan for the area.

HB 2281 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to taxes and fees.

HB 2282 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to requiring certain insurers of motor vehicles to file rate information; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 2602 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/22/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to use of safety belts and child passenger safety seat systems.

HB 2603 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.

HB 2604 Author: Coleman | Villarreal
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefits coverage for certain low-income parents of children receiving Medicaid or enrolled in the state child health plan.

HB 2605 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the financing and administration of certain venue projects and related infrastructure; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds.

HB 2606 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access to and funding for women's health care services.

HB 2607 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding of group coverage programs for certain school and educational employees and their dependents.

HB 2608 Author: Coleman | Edwards | Bailey
Last Action: 05/16/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the duration of a lease for municipal civic center property.

HB 2609 Author: Coleman | Naishtat
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the establishment of mental health court programs.

HB 2610 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.

HB 2705 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the state Medicaid program.

HB 2706 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/25/2003 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.

HB 2719 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/29/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mercury contamination in fish and shellfish.

HB 2720 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/10/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a portion of the tax increment of certain tax increment reinvestment zones be used to provide affordable housing.

HB 3402 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of qualified timber land.

HB 3403 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the qualification for appraisal and the appraisal of qualified restricted-use timber land.

HB 3404 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals.

HB 3405 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting of claims information by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.

HB 3406 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.

HB 3407 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 3408 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 3409 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of an insurer from writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers in this state.

HCR 95 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to expand the Green Ribbon Project to enhance the appearance of public highways in urban areas throughout the state.

HCR 148 Author: Coleman
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 04/01/2003 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 26, 2003, as ACT Now! Day at the Capitol.

HJR 79 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional dedication of revenue from taxes imposed on motor fuels used to propel a motor vehicle on the public highways of this state.

HJR 88 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/27/2003 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the use of motor vehicle registration fees to support trauma centers.

HR 57 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2003 8:10PM
Caption: Recognizing Teach for America-Texas in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.

HR 66 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 01/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jan 28 2003 3:35PM
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2003, as Texas Southern University Day at the Capitol.

HR 253 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 02/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2003 8:15AM
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2003, as University of Houston System Day at the State Capitol.

HR 586 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 03/27/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2003 4:12PM
Caption: Honoring the University of Houston College of Optometry on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

HR 1067 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 05/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2003 8:50AM
Caption: Recognizing Anita S. Jones for her efforts to raise awareness regarding chronic fatigue syndrome.

HR 1365 Author: Coleman | Noriega | Farrar | Hochberg | Davis, John
Last Action: 05/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2003 4:37PM
Caption: Recognizing May 25, 2003, as KUHT-TV Channel 8 Day at the Capitol and congratulating the station on its 50th anniversary.

HR 1403 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 05/23/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2003 11:15AM
Caption: Commending the University of Houston for welcoming Jody Williams, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Peace, as a Distinguished Visiting Professor for the 2003-2004 academic year.

HR 1804 Author: Coleman
Last Action: 06/02/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2003 10:57AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1936.

Joint Author (8):
HB 525 Author: Noriega | Coleman | Davis, John | Menendez | Alonzo
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing health care services without regard to a person's immigration status.

HB 574 Author: Farrar | Coleman
Last Action: 03/25/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

HB 740 Author: Davis, John | Coleman
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Economic Development's duty to promote tourism.

HB 1921 Author: Capelo | Wohlgemuth | Delisi | Coleman | Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the immunization registry.

HB 2374 Author: Phillips | Coleman
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the affirmative defense of insanity.

HB 2521 Author: Rodriguez | Laubenberg | Truitt | Naishtat | Coleman
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the execution of an out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order on behalf of a minor.

HB 3350 Author: Davis, John | Coleman | Wong
Last Action: 05/08/2003 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston System.

HR 2021 Author: Noriega | Coleman
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:40AM
Caption: Congratulating the members of the University of Houston baseball team on winning the 2003 NCAA Regional Championship at College Station.

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