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

Number of Bills: 84

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (59):
HB 35 Author: Bernal | Lujan | Dorazio | Garcia
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.

HB 74 Author: Bernal | Lalani | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.

HB 84 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 97 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions and the incorporation of certain instructional activities as part of student coursework.

HB 106 Author: Bernal | Moody | Campos | Garcia
Last Action: 04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the required reporting of multiple sales of certain firearms to law enforcement.

HB 117 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.

HB 128 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain school district and open-enrollment charter school employees from jury service.

HB 134 Author: Bernal | Bonnen
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to Medicaid and child health plan program coverage and reimbursement for childhood cranial remolding orthosis.

HB 135 Author: Bernal | Guerra | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.

HB 144 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.

HB 147 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.

HB 191 Author: Bernal | Geren
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 204 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HB 224 Author: Bernal | Garcia
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to removing criminal penalties for the possession or distribution of certain drug paraphernalia under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

HB 226 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HB 234 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure of commercial or industrial real property sales; providing a civil penalty.

HB 238 Author: Bernal | Romero, Jr. | Garcia | Lujan
Sponsor: Flores
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty.

HB 244 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.

HB 254 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits at a temporary location by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

HB 256 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 263 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the requirements for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.

HB 265 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and to the enforcement of that prohibition.

HB 275 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

HB 285 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the expulsion of public school students for engaging in conduct that constitutes serious offenses.

HB 289 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the disposition of rental payments received by public housing authorities from tenants.

HB 292 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.

HB 297 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 303 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 05/10/2023 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption: Relating to a justice or municipal court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt and to the authority of a municipality to enforce the collection of certain fines by imprisonment of the defendant.

HB 306 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to student access to certain academic records; authorizing a fee.

HB 307 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.

HB 308 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

HB 313 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.

HB 316 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to social work services in public schools.

HB 512 Author: Bernal | Guerra
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HB 2509 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.

HB 3066 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture.

HB 3948 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to coverage for childhood screening, diagnosis, and treatment for dyslexia under certain health benefit plans.

HB 3965 Author: Bernal | Raney | Allison
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to authorizing the establishment of community child-care collaboratives and establishing a grant program for those collaboratives administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 4074 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the denial of a driver's license renewal for failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine or cost, or failure to satisfy a judgment.

HB 4740 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.

HB 4744 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to establishing a program to allow certain child-care providers to provide free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch meals.

HB 4746 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to receive a grant from the Department of Agriculture to provide surplus agricultural products to certain students.

HB 4747 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 04/10/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide child care.

HB 4748 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to the creation of regional broadband advisory groups.

HB 4909 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the reporting method in determining that a dog is dangerous.

HB 4942 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by a municipality for which competitive bidding is required.

HB 5194 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to impose a fee related to building, zoning, or operating certain child-care businesses.

HB 5197 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to certain limitations on private primary or secondary schools receiving state money.

HB 5200 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.

HJR 16 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.

HJR 17 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HJR 19 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.

HR 101 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 1:09PM
Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio Fútbol Club on winning the 2022 United Soccer League Championship title.

HR 460 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 8:43AM
Caption: In memory of Eugene "Gene" P. Toscano of San Antonio.

HR 872 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 04/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2023 2:10PM
Caption: Recognizing March 2023 as Social Work Month.

HR 873 Author: Bernal | Button | Talarico | Johnson, Julie
Last Action: 04/04/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2023 1:24PM
Caption: Recognizing April 1-7, 2023, as the Week of the Young Child.

HR 976 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 04/06/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 6 2023 1:53PM
Caption: Congratulating Stephen Cox on receiving the 2022 Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy.

HR 1527 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 6:36PM
Caption: In memory of Jeffery Wayne Davis and Jacqueline Diane Davis of China Spring.

HR 2102 Author: Bernal
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:16PM
Caption: Congratulating the Wolfbots robotics team from San Antonio on its success at the 2023 FIRST Lego League state championship.

Joint Author (25):
HB 75 Author: Zwiener | Jones, Venton | Bucy | González, Mary | Bernal
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.

HB 579 Author: Burns | Thompson, Ed | González, Mary | VanDeaver | Bernal
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.

HB 834 Author: Campos | Bernal | Garcia
Last Action: 04/18/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities.

HB 883 Author: Romero, Jr. | Bernal
Last Action: 04/13/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee; changing the amount of a civil penalty.

HB 1212 Author: Jetton | Bhojani | Allison | Lalani | Bernal
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for the purpose of observing religious holy days.

HB 1427 Author: Campos | Bernal | Garcia | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.

HB 1497 Author: Guerra | Longoria | Bernal | Allison | Stucky
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring the disclosure of taxes and fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.

HB 1548 Author: Talarico | Meza | Bernal | Hinojosa | Allen
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.

HB 1972 Author: Campos | Garcia | Plesa | Morales Shaw | Bernal
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a residential treatment center or program.

HB 2298 Author: Talarico | Howard | Ordaz | Rose | Bernal
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to family and medical leave.

HB 2349 Author: Harris, Cody | Bernal
Last Action: 05/02/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

HB 2566 Author: Allison | Cortez | Lujan | Bernal | Lopez, Ray
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the number of peace officers required to be employed by a sheriff's department in certain counties.

HB 2567 Author: Allison | Cortez | Lujan | Bernal | Lopez, Ray
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of Probate Court No. 3 of Bexar County, Texas, and the administration of the statutory probate courts in Bexar County.

HB 2592 Author: Cole | Thierry | Plesa | Turner | Bernal
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to a landlord's duty to provide and maintain a functioning air conditioning system or unit in an apartment.

HB 2649 Author: Allison | Cortez | Lujan | Bernal | Lopez, Ray
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers.

HB 2818 Author: Cain | Rosenthal | King, Tracy O. | Toth | Bernal
Last Action: 05/04/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2932 Author: Lujan | Price | Bernal | Smithee
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of and funding for additional program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) sites; making an appropriation.

HB 3136 Author: Campos | Bernal | Garcia | Morales Shaw
Last Action: 05/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of certain federal forms for purposes of allocating low income housing tax credits; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 3171 Author: King, Ken | Cook | Bernal
Last Action: 04/27/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the sampling or tasting of distilled spirits by the manufacturer to a consumer at a temporary event.

HB 3245 Author: Manuel | Bernal | Bumgarner | Bailes
Last Action: 04/18/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business in certain municipality contracts.

HB 3621 Author: Talarico | Button | Bernal | Johnson, Julie | Goodwin
Last Action: 05/05/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.

HB 4759 Author: Campos | Bernal | Garcia | Leach | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 4918 Author: Rosenthal | Cain | Bernal | Plesa
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the processing, manufacture, and sale of hemp products for smoking.

HB 5248 Author: Zwiener | Bernal | Lujan
Last Action: 04/27/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to provide recommendations for the repatriation and disposition of Indigenous objects held by state institutions and agencies.

HJR 126 Author: Burns | Burrows | González, Mary | Ashby | Bernal
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/08/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.

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