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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Yvonne Davis
85th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/24/2026
Number of Bills: 74

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (70):
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/22/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 22 2017 4:25PM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 20 in Dallas as the Apostle Lobias Murray Memorial Highway.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Reynolds
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03/13/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 13 2017 3:28PM
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Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in the United States for certain state, state-aided, and governmental entity construction projects.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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02/27/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to railroad crew size requirements; imposing a civil penalty.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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04/18/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to allowing judges to use juror identification numbers when polling the jury.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to allowing a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district to visit school campuses.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/05/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to electricity service provided by retail electric providers; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2017 3:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the publication of an image that depicts an individual without the individual's consent; imposing a civil penalty.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Rose
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities, including facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/26/2017 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to disclosure of foreign ownership of insurers authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to premium increase for a collision in which the insured is not at fault under a personal automobile insurance policy.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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04/11/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to denial or reduction of certain claims under a residential property insurance policy.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the use of certain loss and expense experience in insurance rates.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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04/11/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to water damage claims under a residential property insurance policy.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 13 2017 4:11PM
Caption:
Relating to availability of audited financial reports of insurance companies on the Texas Department of Insurance website.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to reporting to the Texas Department of Insurance certain information related to the denial of claims by personal automobile and residential property insurers.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 21 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to rate increases under personal automobile insurance policies.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 21 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of certain claims information by automobile and residential property insurers to the Texas Department of Insurance.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 21 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for appointment as commissioner of insurance.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/08/2017 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on airport security vehicles.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/16/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 16 2017 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the election of the state board of insurance.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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03/20/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 20 2017 3:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the award of damages in certain civil actions against certain entities regulated under the Insurance Code.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/20/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 20 2017 3:24PM
Caption:
Relating to an annual earnings and profit report by insurance companies and health maintenance organizations.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/12/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the administration of ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/02/2017 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide services to certain persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Business & Industry: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring a business to pre-disclose the recording of a telephone conversation with a consumer; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the comptroller's processing of a claim for a tax refund.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an annual earnings and profit report by certain insurance companies and the issuance of a rebate to certain policyholders.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of insurance company affiliates to insurance policyholders.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the licensing and registration of certain assisted living facilities and group home facilities; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/18/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the notice of rights provided to an injured employee under the Texas workers' compensation system.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/03/2017 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to certificate of convenience and necessity for transmission-only utilities in the State of Texas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Directing the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support the creation of a model water recycling project.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 16 2017 9:07PM
Caption:
Congratulating the DeSoto High School football team on winning the UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2017 9:35AM
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Congratulating A. C. Gonzalez on his retirement as city manager of Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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01/24/2017 H Reported enrolled: Jan 24 2017 7:01PM
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Congratulating Johnie Mae Gillespie Anderson of Dallas on her 100th birthday.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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02/01/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 1 2017 12:16PM
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In memory of Carolyn Yvonne Rogers Jones of Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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02/09/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2017 9:44AM
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In memory of Hollis Brashear of Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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02/09/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2017 12:26PM
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In memory of Ruby Lee O'Neal Greene.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 16 2017 9:09PM
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Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Best Southwest Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 16 2017 9:00PM
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Recognizing Larry Davis for his service to the DeSoto Independent School District.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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03/13/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2017 8:55PM
Caption:
Recognizing Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III as Pastor of the Day on March 17, 2017.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2017 6:46PM
Caption:
Honoring the Reverend Dr. Oscar D. Epps Sr. for serving as Pastor of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives on April 27, 2017.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2017 6:51PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Reverend James P. Thompson Jr. for his service as Pastor of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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03/13/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2017 8:44PM
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Commending ROPP for Girls for its contributions to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2017 7:47PM
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Recognizing Minister Mariah L. Willis as Pastor of the Day on May 5, 2017.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2017 6:13PM
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Commending students from Duncanville High School for their participation in the YMCA Texas Youth and Government State Conference and congratulating Sharif Long on being elected the 2017-2018 Youth Governor of Texas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/17/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2017 3:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dorothy L. Stoker-Starks on her retirement from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2017 6:03PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sharif Long on his election as the 2017-2018 Youth Governor of Texas at the YMCA Youth and Government High School State Conference.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2017 4:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Charles Ray Sims on his receipt of a 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the City of Cedar Hill.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/11/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2017 5:58PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 6A state championship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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04/12/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2017 11:49AM
Caption:
In memory of Dallas civil rights activist Roy H. Williams.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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04/11/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2017 5:55PM
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Honoring Gaylon Clark of Austin for serving as Pastor of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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04/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2017 4:40PM
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Recognizing May 2, 2017, as Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run Day.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:36PM
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Congratulating Thomas James Patterson Sr. of Lubbock on his 80th birthday.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:52PM
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Commemorating the 41st Isaac "Ike" Reed Family Reunion.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:51PM
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Commemorating the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Wheelock.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 11:41AM
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Congratulating the Reverend Dr. C. J. R. Phillips Jr. on his 40th anniversary as pastor of St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
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05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 3:35PM
Caption:
In memory of former Dallas City Council member Donald W. Hill.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 10:13AM
Caption:
Commending Tera M. Coffey for her service in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 10:12AM
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Commending Shannon Wissel for her service as an assistant in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 10:11AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Reverend Christopher L. Taylor on his 25th anniversary as pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 10:14AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Reverend Keith W. Foster Sr. on his installation as pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Fort Worth.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 10:15AM
Caption:
Congratulating Rear Admiral TeCora Ballom on her appointment as a U.S. assistant surgeon general.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2017 8:47PM
Caption:
Congratulating Joe K. Longley of Austin on his election as president of the State Bar of Texas.
Joint Author (4):
Author:
Craddick | Cook | Lucio III | Davis, Yvonne | Wu
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/06/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
Author:
Craddick | Davis, Yvonne | Wu
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Guillen | Coleman | Davis, Yvonne | Dutton
Last Action:
05/17/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Author:
Turner | Anderson, Rodney | Alonzo | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/21/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2017 11:26PM
Caption:
Honoring the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on the occasion of its 12th annual Unity Fund-Raiser Banquet.
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