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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Joe Deshotel
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/22/2026
Number of Bills: 38

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (30):
Author:
Deshotel | Paddie | Reynolds | Perez | Harris
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
Author:
Deshotel | Cain | Rose | Crockett
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/04/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption:
Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/15/2021 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the recording of the examination and testimony of a witness before a grand jury.
Author:
Deshotel | Cain | Middleton | Dutton | Johnson, Jarvis
Last Action:
05/06/2021 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Deshotel | Guillen
Last Action:
03/29/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
04/27/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to alternative base periods for the computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/08/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to special purpose territory of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
Author:
Deshotel | Burns | Geren | King, Ken | Canales
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 1/1/22
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/18/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 18 2021 10:52AM
Caption:
Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety and a county, municipality, or private vendor for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services; increasing a fee.
Author:
Deshotel | Guillen | Thierry
Last Action:
04/20/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
Author:
Deshotel | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees and to the creation of the mortgage grant fund; changing a fee.
Author:
Deshotel | Guillen | Thierry
Last Action:
03/22/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of an owner of residential rental property on which a tenant has defaulted on the obligation to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
04/13/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/22/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding an application for or the award of disaster recovery funds under the public information law.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain distributed electricity resources.
Author:
Deshotel | Cole
Last Action:
04/29/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources.
Author:
Deshotel | Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
Author:
Deshotel | Guillen
Last Action:
03/29/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements regarding the creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/29/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Caption:
Relating to certain complaints against and training for peace officers.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/29/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/29/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Caption:
Relating to certain grounds for revocation of a peace officer license.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/08/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to adding a special purpose territory to the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
Author:
Deshotel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/04/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 to issue bonds and impose certain taxes or assessments.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/08/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to special purpose territory of the Orange County Navigation and Port District of Orange County, Texas.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas and to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct casino gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Author:
Deshotel
Last Action:
03/22/2021 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment adding a Railroad Commissioner.
Joint Author (8):
Author:
King, Phil | Hernandez | Harless | Deshotel | Shaheen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/19/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the availability of personal information of an elected public officer.
Author:
Dean | Deshotel | Bowers | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/28/2021 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption:
Relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other system or component.
Author:
Lopez | Deshotel
Last Action:
03/15/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 15 2021 4:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or recipient of disaster recovery assistance.
Author:
Canales | Hunter | King, Phil | Deshotel | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/29/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
Author:
Burrows | Deshotel | Romero, Jr.
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/15/2021 E Effective on 1/1/22
Caption:
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
Author:
Lucio III | Huberty | Dutton | Deshotel
Last Action:
04/08/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program.
Author:
Shaheen | Lucio III | Deshotel | Raymond | Hunter
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for the purchase of endpoint devices by a state agency.
Author:
Johnson, Jarvis | Lopez | Reynolds | Sherman, Sr. | Deshotel
Last Action:
04/27/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to limit bidding on certain public contracts to bidders that are small businesses.
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