Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Robert "Robby" Cook
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 1/12/2026

Number of Bills: 71

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (65):
HB 512 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/05/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.

HB 513 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 02/11/2003 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk in a general election.

HB 535 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/09/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to a name change for and a change in the terms of the board of directors of the Colorado Valley Groundwater Conservation District.

HB 873 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the rural volunteer fire department insurance program.

HB 1014 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the purposes for which a special utility district may be created.

HB 1065 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 05/19/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements to serve as a director of a groundwater conservation district.

HB 1203 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/20/2003 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of site-specific information by a groundwater conservation district to develop its management plan.

HB 1264 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the sale of wine by holders of a winery permit.

HB 1379 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/12/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the notice and hearing process for groundwater conservation districts.

HB 1529 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the inspection of wildlife resources and devices used to catch or hunt wildlife resources and to the cold storage of game animals.

HB 1530 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 03/06/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration level.

HB 1531 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of gas and electric corporations.

HB 1532 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to authority of political subdivisions to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights to water.

HB 1533 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/10/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a municipality.

HB 1534 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain powers of groundwater conservation districts.

HB 1535 Author: Cook, Robby | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/09/2003 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the use of certain fees by groundwater conservation districts.

HB 1617 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the fees of office for a director of a groundwater conservation district.

HB 1618 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing groundwater conservation districts to limit the export of water.

HB 2095 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage through a certified self-insurance group; providing penalties.

HB 2388 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the late payment of certain submetered or allocated water bills and the use of certain submetering equipment.

HB 2389 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/13/2003 S Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates to benefit the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program.

HB 2390 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/22/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state agency rules affecting small businesses.

HB 2888 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 05/22/2003 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removing exemptions for certain wells and impounded water.

HB 2889 Author: Cook, Robby | Pena
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to issue bonds, notes, or warrants to finance the acquisition, construction, operation, or repair of certain health and recreational facilities.

HB 2890 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing groundwater conservation districts to define waste by local rule.

HB 3035 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/01/2003 H Recommitted to committee
Caption: Relating to the power of groundwater conservation districts to regulate the spacing of water wells and the production of groundwater.

HB 3036 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 03/28/2003 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the privacy of site-specific groundwater information gathered on private property.

HB 3037 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/22/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.

HB 3038 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the elimination of the Acupuncture Board and functions of the Texas Acupuncture Association.

HB 3039 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/07/2003 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the lease of space for state agencies by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.

HB 3040 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to vehicle fleet management services provided by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.

HB 3041 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/28/2003 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to school bus safety standards.

HB 3042 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission and related matters.

HB 3043 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/07/2003 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to travel services contracts.

HB 3044 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/07/2003 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to written comments by the General Land Office regarding leases executed by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.

HB 3045 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 05/27/2003 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the allocation of office space to state agencies.

HB 3046 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the state purchasing powers and duties of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission, including transferring certain functions from the attorney general and state auditor to the commission.

HB 3047 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain surplus and salvage property of the state.

HB 3048 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state construction projects.

HB 3049 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of certain state agencies having general governmental functions, including functions regarding information resources, purchasing, and building and space acquisition and management.

HB 3213 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of veterinarians to form a professional association.

HB 3214 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the fees of office payable to directors of certain general and special law districts.

HB 3566 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of Elgin Municipal Utility District No. 1.

HB 3567 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the number and method of electing directors of the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.

HB 3612 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Garfield Municipal Utility District No. 1.

HB 3636 Author: Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Colony Municipal Utility District No. 1.

HCR 44 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 02/18/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Urging Congress to recognize the impact of proposed Medicare fee reductions by passing H.J.R. 3 and to update the physician Medicare payment formula.

HJR 65 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/10/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a municipality.

HR 319 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 02/26/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2003 3:26PM
Caption: Congratulating The Bastrop Advertiser on its sesquicentennial.

HR 334 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2003 7:30PM
Caption: In memory of Jackson Stullken Webb of Elgin.

HR 335 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2003 8:30AM
Caption: Congratulating Katy Fuller of La Grange for being named a distinguished finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

HR 507 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 03/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2003 4:58PM
Caption: Recognizing March 19, 2003, as Firefighters Day at the State Capitol.

HR 535 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/15/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2003 8:17PM
Caption: Recognizing the 2003 Lee County Fair and State Noodle Cook-off.

HR 786 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2003 8:00PM
Caption: In memory of Ignacio "Joe" Vallejo, Jr., of El Campo.

HR 787 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2003 9:50AM
Caption: In memory of D. L. Alford, Jr., of Caldwell.

HR 788 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2003 9:50AM
Caption: In memory of the Honorable I. J. Irvin, Jr., of Glen Flora.

HR 789 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2003 8:00PM
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Elmer A. Struss, former mayor of Eagle Lake.

HR 790 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2003 8:00PM
Caption: In memory of Evelyn "Biddy" Moser of Louise, Texas.

HR 791 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2003 8:00PM
Caption: In memory of John Anton Hajovsky of Weimar.

HR 792 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2003 8:00PM
Caption: In memory of Raymond Frank "Buddy" Rau of Columbus.

HR 954 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2003 11:09AM
Caption: Honoring Randy Bacus, CEO of the Colorado-Fayette Medical Center in Weimar, for his service to rural Texans.

HR 1079 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2003 7:27PM
Caption: Expressing support for a Texas pilot program to revise rice commodity incentives under the federal farm program.

HR 1553 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption: In memory of Ruby Vance of Lexington.

HR 1554 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:30AM
Caption: Honoring Kenneth Earl Blaschke for his 50 years of service as a practicing pharmacist in Smithville.

HR 1620 Author: Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2003 7:27PM
Caption: Honoring Sara and Joe Sullivan of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Emily Grace Sullivan.

Joint Author (6):
HB 2 Author: Swinford | Gallego | Allen | Cook, Robby | Casteel
Last Action: 05/13/2003 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.

HB 4 Author: Nixon | Allen | Capelo | Woolley | Cook, Robby
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/11/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions.

HB 777 Author: Swinford | Cook, Robby | Hardcastle | Jones, Delwin | Burnam
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to value-added processing of agricultural goods into fuel ethanol and biodiesel and the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program.

HB 1175 Author: King | Bonnen | Jones, Jesse | Luna | Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/13/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of cloning of human beings; providing penalties.

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.

HB 3203 Author: Delisi | Capelo | Driver | Heflin | Cook, Robby
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the creation of the driver responsibility program to fund certain emergency medical services, trauma facilities, and trauma care systems in this state.

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