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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Gene Wu
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/24/2026
Number of Bills: 81

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (58):
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/26/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination or assessment at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
02/26/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
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Relating to notification by an institution of higher education to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to selection of certain statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League in a manner that provides equal access for institutions of higher education to students who exhibit academic or musical excellence.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/04/2013 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to the registration of voters at certain polling places during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/04/2013 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/04/2013 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the identification of a person as an election poll watcher.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/04/2013 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to requirements for certain forms provided by a voter registrar.
Author:
Wu | Keffer
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the amounts of the administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Wu
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
Author:
Wu | Cortez | Rodriguez, Justin | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/03/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to county or municipal regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to Public Education
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Relating to a compliance report submitted to the United States Department of Education containing data concerning certain citations issued and certain incidences of students taken into custody on public school property.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to Public Health
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Relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/25/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the availability of information from the federal Election Assistance Commission on the secretary of state's Internet website.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to sworn affidavits provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Relating to the applicability of the exception to prosecution for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/06/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to orders of nondisclosure issued for records of certain fine-only misdemeanors; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Wu | Rodriguez, Eddie | Naishtat
Last Action:
04/11/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to county reports regarding the implementation of cite and release provisions by local law enforcement agencies.
Author:
Wu | Lewis
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Referred to Elections
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Relating to voting a limited ballot on election day following the change of the county of residence by a voter.
Author:
Wu | Murphy
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to the eligibility of certain persons convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity for community supervision or release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests.
Author:
Wu
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/16/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for a person who has recently moved to vote in the precinct of the person's former or current residence.
Author:
Wu
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to certain investigation records in child abuse and neglect cases and to information regarding a child available to prospective adoptive parents.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
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Relating to the authority of a prosecutor in a juvenile case to appeal certain judicial decisions.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
02/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2013 3:00PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Houston Young Lawyers Association.
Author:
Wu | Naishtat | Davis, Sarah | Miles
Last Action:
02/18/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2013 3:48PM
Caption:
Honoring the Anti-Defamation League on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 8:34AM
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Congratulating Alice Lee on her receipt of the 2013 Community Service Award from the Chinese Professional Club of Houston.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
03/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2013 11:32PM
Caption:
Commemorating the Houston CPA Society's 2013 Denim and Diamonds Gala: Boot Scootin' for Scholarships.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 3:24PM
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Congratulating Courtney Zubowski and Dr. Eric Haas on the occasion of their wedding.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 3:18PM
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Commending the ESCAPE Family Resource Center for its work to support at-risk families and children in the greater Houston area.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2013 10:19AM
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Honoring the South Texas College of Law and the 2013 recipients of its Dean's Medal and Alumni Impact Awards, Randall Sorrels, Ann Johnson, Imogen Papadopoulos, and Gordon Quan.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:56AM
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Congratulating the honorees at the Houston Fire Department 2013 Valor and Service Awards ceremony.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2013 1:50PM
Caption:
Honoring Mariam Issa of Houston for her service to the community.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2013 10:17AM
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Congratulating Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the Harris County Sheriff's Office on their receipt of the 2013 Community Service Award from the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/01/2013 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption:
Recognizing May 2013 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2013 8:54AM
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Honoring Stephen Holloway for his service as a legislative intern for Representative Gene Wu.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2013 1:16PM
Caption:
Commending Michael Soliz of Houston on his service as a legislative intern for Representative Gene Wu.
Author:
Wu | Davis, Sarah
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2013 10:13AM
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Commemorating the Memorial Hermann Foundation 2013 Circle of Life Gala and the fund-raising campaign Revolutionizing Neuroscience and honoring Elizabeth and Gary Petersen for their philanthropy.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 9:07AM
Caption:
In memory of the Reverend Ben Sanchez Riojas of Houston.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 10 2013 10:35PM
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In memory of Ralph Kilpatrick Cox Brown of Houston.
Author:
Wu | Harless
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 5:59PM
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Honoring the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area and its new president, Carolyn Mata.
Author:
Wu | Harless
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 1:49PM
Caption:
Honoring Linda Cohn for her service as president of the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area.
Author:
Wu | Vo | Button
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 3:41PM
Caption:
Commemorating the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Association's 21st Anniversary Gala.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 3:16PM
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Congratulating the PKU Alumni Association of Houston on the 115th anniversary of the founding of Peking University.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
06/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2013 1:57PM
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Congratulating Jacqueline Travlos Dunbar on the birth of her daughter, Helena Leimomi Travlos.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2013 3:10PM
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Congratulating Shaista Ali, salutatorian of the Lee High School Class of 2013.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2013 3:09PM
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Congratulating Nimra Aleem, valedictorian of the Lee High School Class of 2013.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2013 3:08PM
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Congratulating Jenny Truong, salutatorian of the Sharpstown International School Class of 2013.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2013 11:52AM
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Congratulating Annie Truong, valedictorian of the Sharpstown International School Class of 2013.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2013 12:03PM
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Congratulating Yaddy Rojas, valedictorian of the Sharpstown High School Class of 2013.
Author:
Wu
Last Action:
05/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2013 12:27PM
Caption:
Congratulating Victoria Ho, salutatorian of Sharpstown High School Class of 2013.
Joint Author (23):
Author:
Strama | Alvarado | Harless | Morrison | Wu
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Strama | Price | Zerwas | Gonzalez, Naomi | Wu
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards.
Author:
Pitts | Carter | Wu
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Giddings | Miles | Wu
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption:
Relating to the restriction of access to the records and files of a child charged with or convicted of certain fine-only misdemeanor offenses.
Author:
Patrick, Diane | Wu
Last Action:
02/14/2013 H Referred to Public Health
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Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.
Author:
Murphy | Wu
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Wu
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
Author:
Miller, Rick | Wu
Last Action:
05/10/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to identification for poll watchers.
Author:
Farrar | Wu | Moody
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Wu
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to voting by voters unable to enter a polling place.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Burnam | Wu
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances.
Author:
Parker | Wu
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Moody | Wu
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
Author:
Morrison | Rodriguez, Eddie | Klick | Wu | Miller, Rick
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the administration of primary elections, the nomination of candidates by convention, and voting by certain military and overseas voters.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Harless | Anderson | Wu | Villalba
Last Action:
05/01/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.
Author:
Moody | Wu
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
Author:
Naishtat | Fletcher | Wu
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to an individual's responsibilities following an accident reasonably likely to result in injury to or death of a person; imposing criminal penalties.
Author:
Burnam | Wu | Vo | Naishtat | Walle
Last Action:
01/31/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 31 2013 4:29PM
Caption:
Recognizing January 31, 2013, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.
Author:
Raney | Kacal | Larson | Otto | Wu
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2013 6:56PM
Caption:
Welcoming participants of the Chancellor's Student Advisory Council of The Texas A&M University System to the State Capitol.
Author:
Vo | Button | Wu
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2013 11:55AM
Caption:
Commemorating the Lunar New Year on February 10, 2013.
Author:
Vo | Anchia | Button | Wu
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 7:23PM
Caption:
Expressing support for the expansion of Taiwan's role in the international community.
Author:
Vo | Button | Wu | Farias | Harper-Brown
Last Action:
04/18/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2013 12:35PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 17, 2013, as Vietnamese American Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Button | Thompson, Senfronia | Branch | Vo | Wu
Last Action:
05/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2013 3:25PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 2013 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.
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