Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Mike Schofield
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 11/21/2024

Number of Bills: 76

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (62):
HB 294 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.

HB 402 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HB 417 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to daylight saving time.

HB 426 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the date of the primary election runoff.

HB 429 Author: Schofield | Rosenthal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to annual cost-of-living increases applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 432 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for purposes of local sales and use taxes.

HB 437 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the annual base salaries of state judges and justices and the abolishment of the Judicial Compensation Commission.

HB 438 Author: Schofield | Leach | Johnson, Julie | Cook | Vasut
Last Action: 05/04/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the annual base salary from the state of a district judge.

HB 442 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/05/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of and municipal annexation by certain municipalities.

HB 443 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/05/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.

HB 445 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the specified use of bond proceeds by a county or municipality.

HB 448 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.

HB 449 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land.

HB 451 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.

HB 452 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.

HB 453 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 05/02/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of public schools as polling place locations.

HB 455 Author: Schofield | Spiller
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.

HB 721 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.

HB 862 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.

HB 863 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption: Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase.

HB 1140 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring the secretary of state to clarify the voter identification materials required for submission of an early voting ballot by mail.

HB 1150 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to the form of a constitutional amendment on a ballot.

HB 2450 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents.

HB 2772 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.

HB 2786 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to a limitation on liability in certain suits concerning damages arising from acts or omissions involving a jail or detention facility owned or operated by a county or municipality.

HB 3797 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of prosecuting attorneys in adjoining districts or counties to prosecute criminal offenses involving the election laws in this state.

HB 3952 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/26/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in cases of forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer.

HB 4026 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of state special prosecutor.

HB 4027 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to abolishing the county elections administrator position in certain counties.

HB 4029 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

HB 4030 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the appointment of election judges.

HB 4031 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections.

HB 4150 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the procedure for closing a polling place.

HB 4152 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the administration of a temporary restraining order under the Election Code.

HB 4158 Author: Schofield
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/14/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.

HB 4178 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals.

HB 4187 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.

HB 4290 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; creating a criminal offense.

HB 4292 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the entitlement of persons not residing in this state to public information.

HB 4301 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain deadlines and other timing factors affecting mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.

HB 4308 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to deadlines and time of inception for mechanic's and materialman's liens.

HB 4314 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to a tribunal declaring an election void.

HB 4319 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the form of a constitutional amendment on a ballot.

HB 4329 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the residence address of an applicant for purposes of voter registration.

HB 4659 Author: Schofield
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to a study of the financing of regional facilities that convert groundwater to surface water.

HB 4725 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to the maximum maturity of certain refunding bonds issued by conservation and reclamation districts.

HB 4751 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas.

HB 5010 Author: Schofield
Sponsor: Hall
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the classification of a grievance filed with the State Bar of Texas.

HB 5101 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to procedures for a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas against an attorney.

HB 5372 Author: Schofield
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of The Grand Prairie Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HJR 21 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HJR 22 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.

HJR 26 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired through eminent domain.

HJR 28 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.

HJR 29 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.

HJR 81 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.

HJR 162 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.

HR 165 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 02/06/2023 H Filed
Caption: Commemorating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for CarSquad in Katy.

HR 601 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 4:20PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Thomas Harrison on being named the 2022 Texas Dentist of the Year by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry.

HR 1103 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 2:43PM
Caption: Commemorating the opening of the new Home Run Dugout location in Katy.

HR 1105 Author: Schofield | Oliverson | Hull | Harless | Swanson
Last Action: 04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 2:43PM
Caption: Commending R. Jack Cagle for his service as Harris County commissioner for Precinct 4.

HR 1127 Author: Schofield
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 3:01PM
Caption: Congratulating No Label Brewing Co. in Katy on its success at the New York International Beer Competition.

Joint Author (14):
HB 130 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Hernandez | Schofield
Last Action: 04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County.

HB 527 Author: Wu | Schofield | Longoria
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

HB 899 Author: Walle | Harless | Oliverson | Schofield
Last Action: 04/19/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.

HB 1279 Author: Tepper | Gates | Schofield | Jetton
Last Action: 04/05/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extent of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

HB 1741 Author: Leach | Schofield | Moody
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product.

HB 1891 Author: Swanson | Oliverson | Cain | Harless | Schofield
Last Action: 04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the quorum requirement for a tax levy vote in certain counties.

HB 2846 Author: Cain | Schofield | Slawson | Murr | Vasut
Last Action: 05/10/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.

HB 2856 Author: Swanson | Schofield | Oliverson | Cain | Lozano
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the requirements for applications for low income housing tax credits for developments financed through the private activity bond program.

HB 3166 Author: Murr | Burrows | Schofield | Vasut | Landgraf
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state; authorizing fees.

HB 3751 Author: Cain | Vasut | Schofield | Smith | Thompson, Ed
Last Action: 05/02/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.

HB 3859 Author: Leo-Wilson | Schofield | Vasut | Guillen
Last Action: 05/10/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the approval of beach access and use plans by the commissioner of the General Land Office.

HB 3876 Author: Cain | Schofield | DeAyala | Swanson | Harless
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to abolishing the county elections administrator position in certain counties.

HB 5217 Author: Bell, Cecil | Metcalf | Schofield | Bell, Keith | Tepper
Last Action: 05/02/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to release of an area from and limitations on the expansion of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

HB 5338 Author: Paul | Cain | Oliverson | Hull | Schofield
Last Action: 04/04/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Apr 4 2023 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the Harris County Flood Control District and the transfer to it of the assets, programs, and facilities of the Harris County Toll Road Authority; providing for the appointment of the governing body.

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