Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Rep. Garnet Coleman
77th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/5/2025

Number of Bills: 26

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (21):
SB 101 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/22/2001 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of required copayments from recipients of medical assistance through managed care.

SB 171 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/22/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the renewal of a license to practice chiropractic.

SB 283 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to special disease management programs for certain recipients of medical assistance under the Medicaid managed care program.

SB 284 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/22/2001 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to streamlining reporting requirements and inspection procedures under the Medicaid managed care program.

SB 354 Author: Lindsay
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the powers of a local government corporation.

SB 424 Author: Shapleigh
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/26/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to a state strategic health plan.

SB 509 Author: Moncrief
Sponsor: Coleman | Naishtat | Kitchen
Last Action: 05/03/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to an asbestos survey before issuance of a building permit to renovate or demolish certain buildings.

SB 558 Author: Madla
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/22/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an advisory committee on reducing drug demand.

SB 580 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/18/2001 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to local school health education advisory councils and to health education instruction in public schools.

SB 588 Author: Lindsay
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the functions of a municipal or county cultural education facilities finance corporation.

SB 656 Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/22/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the designation and functions of a state demographer.

SB 743 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Coleman | Rangel
Last Action: 05/14/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain higher education tuition rates and loan amount limits.

SB 831 Author: Moncrief
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/03/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a medical assistance buy-in pilot program for certain persons with disabilities.

SB 1128 Author: Bernsen
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to billboards and scenery along highways; imposing a civil penalty.

SB 1129 Author: Bernsen
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/21/2001 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the feasibility of adopting a scenic byways program.

SB 1156 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Coleman | Gray | Janek | Eiland | Junell
Last Action: 06/17/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the state Medicaid program.

SB 1299 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Coleman | Capelo
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the creation and duties of a task force on rate-setting methodologies for the Medicaid and state child health plan programs.

SB 1468 Author: Moncrief
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/11/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a memorandum of understanding for services for persons needing multiagency services.

SB 1586 Author: Moncrief
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/07/2001 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to fees for copies of birth and death certificates.

SB 1595 Author: Bivins
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/10/2001 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the recruitment of school teachers, to financial assistance for persons seeking certification as public school teachers, including revisions to the Teach for Texas grant program, and to loan repayment assistance for certain classroom teachers.

SB 1621 Author: Barrientos
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/21/2001 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to discrimination against tenants of federally subsidized or assisted housing converted to market rate housing.

Joint Sponsor (5):
SB 43 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Gray | Coleman | Naishtat | Maxey | Keffer
Last Action: 06/11/2001 E Effective on 1/1/02
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and enrollment in certain medical assistance programs, including simplifying the certification process for medical assistance provided to children.

SB 51 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Maxey | Coleman | Naishtat | West, George "Buddy" | Danburg
Last Action: 06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the provision of Medicaid to certain persons making the transition from foster care to independent living.

SB 1166 Author: Madla
Sponsor: Capelo | Coleman | Farabee
Last Action: 05/11/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to prescribe drugs.

SB 1421 Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Williams | Lewis, Glenn | Thompson | Coleman
Last Action: 05/26/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to certain court costs imposed on a person convicted of an offense.

SB 1456 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Capelo | Coleman | Gray | Uresti | Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/22/2001 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pediatric diabetes research advisory committee in the Texas Department of Health.

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