Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Joe Driver
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 1/10/2026

Number of Bills: 36

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (25):
HB 1032 Author: Driver
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to expiration of a driving instruction permit.

HB 1033 Author: Driver
Last Action: 02/24/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the penalty group classification of 3,4-methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA, MDM) and related criminal offenses.

HB 1034 Author: Driver
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge or justice to defer the proceedings in certain criminal cases involving the operation of a motor vehicle by the holder of a commercial driver's license.

HB 1158 Author: Driver
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

HB 1159 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/10/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to county civil service coverage for deputy constables.

HB 1487 Author: Driver
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain electricians; providing penalties.

HB 1692 Author: Driver
Last Action: 05/08/2003 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of interior designers; providing penalties.

HB 1769 Author: Driver
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to occupations regulated by the Texas Commission on Private Security.

HB 2077 Author: Driver
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to a local option election for the sale of certain alcoholic beverages in certain cities or towns located in more than one county.

HB 2078 Author: Driver
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to court-ordered driving safety courses; providing a penalty.

HB 2079 Author: Driver
Last Action: 05/09/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain activities associated with providing private security.

HB 2080 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/17/2003 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to graduated driver licensing.

HB 2553 Author: Driver
Last Action: 05/09/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain records kept by the Department of Public Safety involving the holder of a driver's license.

HB 2816 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to a local option election for the sale of certain alcoholic beverages in certain cities or towns located in more than one county.

HB 2817 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to sales tax information provided by the comptroller to certain municipalities.

HB 2818 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to recovery of an overpayment to a physician or provider by an insurer.

HB 2819 Author: Driver | Reyna
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information held by a tax appraisal district.

HB 2880 Author: Driver
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage industry sponsorship at public entertainment facilities.

HB 2881 Author: Driver | Jones, Elizabeth
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to prohibiting an attack on an assistance animal; creating an offense.

HB 3212 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by a law enforcement training school.

HB 3632 Author: Driver
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties of the Dallas County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6.

HCR 97 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/27/2003 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house create an interim committee to conduct a study on the compensation and benefits paid to persons employed by the state as peace officers.

HR 437 Author: Driver
Last Action: 03/13/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2003 7:55AM
Caption: Commending the Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas on its professional accomplishments.

HR 1762 Author: Driver
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Honoring John and Lila Driver on their years of service to the Garland Independent School District.

HR 1874 Author: Driver
Last Action: 06/03/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2003 1:14PM
Caption: Recognizing June 2003 as Texas Senior Mobility Awareness Month.

Joint Author (11):
HB 498 Author: Isett | Hegar | Hupp | Driver | Ellis, Dan
Last Action: 05/13/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 878 Author: Hupp | Allen | Wilson | Driver | Keel
Last Action: 03/27/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 1131 Author: Flores | Marchant | Driver | Ritter | Hardcastle
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair facilities; providing a civil penalty.

HB 1172 Author: Madden | Driver | Howard
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 05/28/2003 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to public school textbooks.

HB 1199 Author: Krusee | McCall | Driver | Denny | Hamilton
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to local option elections for the sale of alcoholic beverages; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 1326 Author: Martinez Fischer | Driver | Keel | Hope | Castro
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of racing a motor vehicle on a public highway or street and of being a spectator at an illegal motor vehicle racing event; providing penalties.

HB 2452 Author: Kolkhorst | Bailey | Driver
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to testing and examination fee requirements for persons completing certain driver education courses.

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.

HB 3473 Author: Castro | Driver
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle involved in an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

HB 3477 Author: Stick | Hupp | Bohac | Hopson | Driver
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the issuance of concealed handgun licenses to residents of certain other states and to reciprocity agreements with other states concerning concealed handgun licenses.

HR 1901 Author: Hodge | Driver | Giddings | Jones, Jesse | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:40AM
Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on the team's outstanding 2002-2003 season.

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