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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Charlie Geren
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/18/2026
Number of Bills: 58

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (45):
Author:
Geren | Frullo | Price | Orr | Kuempel
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public entertainment facilities.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of a certificate of convenience and necessity in certain municipalities.
Author:
Geren | Carter
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a judge to impose a period of confinement in a county jail for a violation of a condition of community supervision.
Author:
Geren | Ritter | Flynn | Pitts | Hilderbran
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
Author:
Geren | Canales
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the reporting in a lobbyist registration of certain persons from whom compensation or reimbursement is received.
Author:
Geren | Gonzalez, Naomi | Guerra | Gooden | Herrero
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to enhance and upgrade convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, multiuse facilities, and related infrastructure in certain municipalities.
Author:
Geren | Bohac | Raymond
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain metal dealers; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/25/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
Author:
Geren | King, Phil | Rodriguez, Eddie | Branch
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to compensation for commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Author:
Geren | Guillen | Clardy
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to apprenticeship requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption:
Relating to the recovery of certain payments by motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors from motor vehicle dealers.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/16/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the use of legislatively produced audio or visual materials; providing penalties.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to applications for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
Author:
Geren | Capriglione
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
05/22/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to production requirements for holders of winery permits.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to delinquent payment of an alcoholic beverage retailer's account for liquor.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of alcoholic beverages by mixed beverage and private club permittees from local distributors.
Author:
Geren | Bonnen, Dennis | Bohac
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/25/2013 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/25/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverage seller training programs.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the manufacture of malt beverages, including under alternating brewery proprietorship and contract brewing arrangements.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption:
Relating to importation of liquor by local distributors.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption:
Relating to prohibited discrimination in the sale of distilled spirits to holders of wholesaler's permits.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors of the Tarrant Regional Water District.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
01/31/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, and ending on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the Global War on Terrorism, commemorating Memorial Day 2013, and paying tribute to all those who have died in the service of the United States.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
01/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 8 2013 7:41PM
Caption:
Granting privileges of the floor for the house.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
01/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 9 2013 4:52PM
Caption:
Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 83rd Legislature.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
01/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 14 2013 12:15PM
Caption:
In memory of Michael W. McKinney of Austin.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
02/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2013 8:44PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 11, 2013, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 12:12PM
Caption:
In memory of Ruth Carter Stevenson of Fort Worth.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 1:02PM
Caption:
In memory of Elijah Matthew Anderson of Fort Worth.
Author:
Geren | Goldman
Last Action:
04/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2013 9:54AM
Caption:
In memory of Van Cliburn of Fort Worth.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2013 9:48AM
Caption:
In memory of Nancy Lee Muse Bass of Fort Worth.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2013 10:13AM
Caption:
In memory of Ruth Walker Polan of Nixon.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2013 4:22PM
Caption:
Commending the Department of Public Safety on its commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of Texas.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/06/2013 H Referred to House Administration
Caption:
Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:53PM
Caption:
Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:42PM
Caption:
Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 5:32PM
Caption:
Honoring house parliamentarian and special counsel Chris Griesel and the staff of the house parliamentarian's office for their significant contributions to the 83rd Regular Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 6:38PM
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1160.
Joint Author (13):
Author:
Kolkhorst | Coleman | Zerwas | Geren | Cortez
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services.
Author:
Menéndez | Anchia | Geren | Walle
Last Action:
05/15/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
Author:
Price | Herrero | Geren | Thompson, Senfronia | Moody
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
Author:
King, Phil | Goldman | Geren | Crownover
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the administration and operation of the appellate judicial system for the Second Court of Appeals District; changing an appellate judicial system court costs fee in certain counties.
Author:
Zerwas | Geren | Isaac
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in secondary education curriculum.
Author:
McClendon | Riddle | Geren
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and for congestion mitigation projects.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Geren
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to alcoholic beverage advertising on the outside of certain vehicles.
Author:
Kacal | Ashby | Geren | Guerra | White
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an animal identification program.
Author:
Naishtat | Geren
Last Action:
03/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the renewal and extension and modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Geren | Keffer
Last Action:
03/25/2013 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to certain limitations on a journalist's qualified privilege not to testify.
Author:
Farney | Geren | Patrick, Diane | Alonzo
Last Action:
05/07/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools designated as dropout recovery schools.
Author:
Button | Davis, Yvonne | Branch | Geren | Anchia
Last Action:
05/09/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Designating the North Central Texas Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Area as the official Texas Connectivity Hub.
Author:
Goldman | Geren | Kacal | Klick | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 6:40PM
Caption:
Welcoming the Texas Christian University Student Government Association to the State Capitol.
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