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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Joaquin Castro
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/24/2026
Number of Bills: 39

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (38):
Author:
Castro | Dukes
Last Action:
04/20/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Castro
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training.
Author:
Castro
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to property held by certain junior colleges and presumed abandoned.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Castro
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Castro
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/27/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that public school counselors demonstrate knowledge of counseling regarding higher education to obtain a school counselor certificate.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
02/28/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
02/28/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the sheriff's department civil service commission appointments in certain counties.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
Author:
Castro
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to developmental education and the assessment of student readiness under the Texas Success Initiative and to students enrolled in developmental education at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the categories of performance for which a public school campus may receive a distinction designation.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to reports concerning the number of full-time librarians, counselors, and school nurses who are employed at a public school.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
Author:
Castro | Gallego
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online impersonation.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to counseling in response to alcoholic beverage violations by students at public and private institutions of higher education.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
05/03/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a prescription medication information literacy plan and pilot programs to implement that plan.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/24/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that middle, junior high, and high school and higher education students wear reflective clothing or gear while participating in nighttime athletic events or activities; providing penalties.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to college preparatory courses offered by school districts for local course credit.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the collection of data related to health benefit plan claims for the treatment of a child's serious mental illness.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption:
Relating to optional annuity increases and annual supplemental payments for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Author:
Castro
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a court reporter by a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
Author:
Castro
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/28/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the administration of district courts in Bexar County.
Author:
Castro | Gonzalez, Naomi | Price | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2011 8:20AM
Caption:
Honoring St. Mary's University.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Information Technology and Security Academy team of the Alamo Colleges on earning the inaugural Mayor's Cyber Cup at the CyberPatriot III competition.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2011 7:57AM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Omar Soltero of San Antonio.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Paul Huron IV of San Antonio for his achievements in science fair competitions.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring State Representative Joe Farias on his 65th birthday.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
04/14/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2011 12:40PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Corey C. Owens of San Antonio.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
05/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Recognizing Marco Andres Juarez of San Antonio as an honorary page in the Texas House of Representatives on April 13, 2011.
Author:
Castro
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
Commending Vice Admiral William H. McRaven for his distinguished service to the United States of America and congratulating him on his nomination to lead U.S. Special Operations Command.
Joint Author (1):
Author:
Branch | Patrick, Diane | Vo | Castro | Hancock
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public or private institutions of higher education.
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