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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr.
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/5/2026
Number of Bills: 164

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (142):
Author:
Dutton | King, Ken | Harless | Buckley | Jones, Jolanda
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Dutton | Wu
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to access to certain public school library materials.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to firearms; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/04/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the persons entitled to request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the notice of intent to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the definition of "affected person" for purposes of a contested case hearing held by or for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding certain environmental permit applications.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to public comments on matters subject to a hearing under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody.
Author:
Dutton | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/26/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility requirements for public office for persons finally convicted of a felony.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to certain persons who are disqualified from serving as the personal representative of a decedent's estate.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to voter registration, including electronic voter registration.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on parole or mandatory supervision.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the release on bail of certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of the person's release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
Author:
Dutton | Toth
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the permissible uses of the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the carcinogenic risk level used in the development of certain environmental remediation benchmarks.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/05/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/02/2023 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to vision screenings for students in public or private school.
Author:
Dutton | Plesa
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to suits against certain governmental employees.
Author:
Dutton | Guillen | Cain
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/01/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to instructional facilities funding for certain open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the hours of sale for liquor.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/17/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Task Force on Gun Violence.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to policy-making authority of constables for the purpose of a federal civil rights action.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the amount of a fine and costs discharged by a defendant while confined in jail or engaged in labor.
Author:
Dutton | Toth | Schatzline | Burns
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption:
Relating to periodic reauthorization of municipal building permit fees.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/10/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to reports to the legislature on administrative hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Author:
Dutton | Jetton | Buckley
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/18/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to reading instruction, assessment instruments, and interventions provided to public school students.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to matters referred to an associate judge under the Family Code.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to security personnel and school resource officers at public schools.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to peace officer liability for an improper response to a mass casualty event.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Teacher Residency Partnership Program and a residency partnership allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled at Texas Southern University or Prairie View A&M University.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the duty of an attorney representing the state to disclose certain information regarding a defendant convicted of an offense.
Author:
Dutton | Rose
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to establishing a state historical marker program to honor African Americans who served in the Texas Legislature during Reconstruction.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of child care expenses for a child subject to a child support order.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to a report on a proposed income shares child support model for this state.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/05/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the application of child support guidelines to net resources in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the storage of wine by a winery.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to accelerated and supplemental instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments and access to criminal history record information for certain tutors providing that instruction.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct involving the possession of certain prohibited substances.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for the renewal of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial learner's permit for a sex offender.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the suspension of the driver's license of a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/10/2023 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the operation of free prekindergarten programs by certain school districts and to the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain children.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain void marriages.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to dropout recovery education programs.
Author:
Dutton | Garcia
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to temporarily decreasing the rate of state sales and use taxes under certain circumstances.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for opening an early learning and child-care center in certain affordable housing developments.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of conflicts of interest of officials of municipalities, counties, and certain other local governments.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the authorization for and transfer of a charter for an adult high school charter school program.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to field-based experiences provided to certain candidates for educator certification employed by a district of innovation.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to truancy and parental contribution to nonattendance of school; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the employment of a behavior specialist by regional education service centers.
Author:
Dutton | Shine
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the incentive for public schools that provide additional instructional days for certain students and the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a STEM and computer science strategic advisory committee.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to an annual student discipline review by the commissioner of education and student discipline plans submitted by public schools.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on High School Outcomes.
Author:
Dutton | Bumgarner | Hayes
Last Action:
05/10/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas School Safety Center to provide information and resources regarding safe firearm storage to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parents or legal custodians of students.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the grievance procedure used by public schools to address complaints by students or parents.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the closure of a school district campus and an underutilized instructional campus allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to inheritance rights of adoptive parents.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to payment by a school district of the costs of developmental coursework provided by an institution of higher education under the success initiative.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Julia C. Hester House State Park.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the oversight of Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain restrictions on package store permit holders.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to formation, funding, and support of and the applicability of certain laws to charter schools.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing public school discipline and law and order to open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the rights and duties of each parent that must be specified in certain agreed parenting plans and orders for the joint managing conservatorship of a child.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a private right of action against a school district or open enrollment charter school that violates a student or parental right.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/04/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to an agreed divorce order in a suit for dissolution of marriage.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Designating the second Tuesday in October as Legislators in Schools Day for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Urging local police departments to take action against police officers that fail to follow laws, policies, and regulations.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 1:43PM
Caption:
Honoring civil rights pioneer Heman Marion Sweatt on the 75th anniversary of Texas Southern University.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 1:35PM
Caption:
Commending Lynn Moak for his dedication to improving public education in Texas.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 1:35PM
Caption:
Commending Daniel Casey for his dedication to improving public education in Texas.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:28PM
Caption:
Honoring Gertrudejane Holliday Stone of Houston for her civic leadership and activism.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 12:45PM
Caption:
In memory of attorney and criminal justice advocate Jeff Blackburn.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 8:43AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Greater Vision Church in Houston.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:17AM
Caption:
In memory of attorney and criminal justice advocate Jeff Blackburn.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:10AM
Caption:
Honoring Gertrudejane Holliday Stone of Houston for her civic leadership and activism.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 10:11AM
Caption:
In memory of Levera Marie Wyatt-Hines.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 10:21AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 10, 2023, as Beatrice Mayes Institute Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to House Administration: Mar 9 2023 2:46PM
Caption:
Requesting the Speaker of the House to create an interim committee to study issues relating to food insecurity in Texas.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2023 12:24PM
Caption:
In memory of Curtis Lee Franklin Sr.
Author:
Dutton | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 3:20PM
Caption:
In memory of the Reverend Ricky Charles Bell, pastor of Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 3:56PM
Caption:
In memory of Alfred Eugene Hagan.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 6:15PM
Caption:
In memory of James Michael Chargois.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2023 10:31AM
Caption:
In memory of former U.S. Census Bureau director Steven Harold Murdock of Austin.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/15/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 15 2023 2:50PM
Caption:
Honoring the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance on its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 9:16AM
Caption:
In memory of Clifton J. Cobb Jr. of Houston.
Author:
Dutton
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05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 1:51PM
Caption:
In memory of Flossie Mae Hubbard Johnson of Houston.
Author:
Dutton
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05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 1:32PM
Caption:
In memory of George Herman McGowan of Houston.
Author:
Dutton
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05/24/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2023 12:34PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gladys Goffney on her 50th anniversary as a lawyer.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 1:32PM
Caption:
In memory of Erica Nicole Patterson Hicks.
Author:
Dutton
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05/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2023 4:59PM
Caption:
In memory of Pastor Louis Charles Sidney Sr.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/24/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2023 12:34PM
Caption:
In memory of Sammie Charles Harris.
Author:
Dutton
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05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:40PM
Caption:
In memory of Etta Crockett of Houston.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 1:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Maxine Curvey of Houston on her 90th birthday.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 3:29PM
Caption:
Honoring Laura G. Tamez of San Antonio for her contributions to the legal profession and to public policy.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 1:32PM
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Congratulating C. P. "Buck" Sloan of Houston on his 99th birthday.
Author:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 1:32PM
Caption:
Commemorating the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker honoring Congressman Mickey Leland.
Joint Author (22):
Author:
King, Ken | VanDeaver | Dutton | Howard | Buckley
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/26/2023 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.
Author:
Moody | Dutton | Geren | Anchía | Cain
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
Author:
Craddick | Cook | Martinez Fischer | Dutton | Talarico
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the period within which the Texas Juvenile Justice Department must accept custody of a person committed to the department and to the consequences for the failure of the department to accept custody of the person within that period.
Author:
Wu | Dutton
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Author:
Cole | Guillen | Turner | Dutton | Howard
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Hefner | Dutton
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/24/2023 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: May 24 2023 4:18PM
Caption:
Relating to parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Dutton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Author:
Jones, Jolanda | Dutton
Last Action:
05/02/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Dutton | Buckley | VanDeaver | King, Ken
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
Author:
Buckley | Dutton | Bonnen | King, Ken | Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Hull | Bonnen | Buckley | Jetton | Dutton
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the expiration date and funding of the supplemental special education services program.
Author:
Hull | Dutton | Lozano | Johnson, Ann | Landgraf
Last Action:
05/08/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a parent's right to intervene in the apprehension by a peace officer of a child for an emergency detention and certain requirements and restrictions applicable to an emergency detention.
Author:
Noble | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Dutton | Cook
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.
Author:
Guerra | Allen | Plesa | Dutton
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Hefner | Dutton
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/18/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a school district's grievance procedure regarding complaints concerning violation of parental rights.
Author:
Talarico | King, Ken | Bailes | Dutton | Bucy
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Allen | Cunningham | Allison | Dutton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to a school district's duty to notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
Author:
Toth | Meyer | Dutton | Anderson | Burrows
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to dyslexia evaluations and services for public school students, the provision of services for students with dyslexia and related disorders, and certain parental notice regarding the rights of parents of public school students with disabilities.
Author:
Isaac | Flores | Frank | Buckley | Dutton
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day in public schools.
Author:
Button | Burrows | Schaefer | Canales | Dutton
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/28/2023 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Author:
Plesa | Lozano | Dutton | Johnson, Ann | Allison
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
Author:
Leo-Wilson | Dutton | Leach | Sherman, Sr. | Harris, Caroline
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating the second to last week in April as Texas Christian Heritage Week for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
Report | Texas Legislature Online

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