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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ana Hernandez
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/11/2026
Number of Bills: 66

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (51):
Author:
Hernandez | Guillen | Ramos
Last Action:
02/19/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption:
Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Hernandez | Ramos
Last Action:
05/07/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
Author:
Hernandez | Krause | Raney | Blanco | Ramos
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
02/20/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 20 2019 12:02PM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a credit union to act as a school district depository.
Author:
Hernandez | Wu
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Hernandez | Guillen
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that certain employers provide advance notice of employee work schedules.
Author:
Hernandez | Guillen
Last Action:
04/16/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain individuals who are homeless from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
Author:
Hernandez | Flynn | Toth
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/04/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
02/25/2019 H Referred to Elections: Feb 25 2019 6:10PM
Caption:
Relating to the secretary of state providing voter registration application forms to high schools.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
02/25/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 25 2019 6:10PM
Caption:
Relating to the group benefits advisory committee for the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Hernandez | Meyer
Last Action:
04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to diaper changing stations in restrooms in buildings accessible to the public.
Author:
Hernandez | Smith
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of DNA records for certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/12/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/08/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to provide telecommunications services through statewide technology centers.
Author:
Hernandez | Neave | Guillen
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to grants for the development and operation of pretrial intervention programs for pregnant defendants and defendants who are the primary caretaker of a child.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/10/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/04/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the time at which instruction may begin in public schools; making an appropriation.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/04/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 4 2019 5:43PM
Caption:
Relating to an emergency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide services to domestic victims of trafficking.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/10/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the sale by certain alcoholic beverage permit or license holders of alcoholic beverages at a cost below the cost to the seller.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to the translation of certain informational materials regarding the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license by the Texas Board of Nursing to a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse.
Author:
Hernandez
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses.
Author:
Hernandez | González, Mary
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Author:
Hernandez | Frullo
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of massage schools and the issuance of a permit to massage school students; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of contractors and equipment mechanics for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Hernandez | Goldman
Last Action:
04/22/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/10/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Channelview Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Hernandez
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
Author:
Hernandez | Springer
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
Author:
Hernandez | Flynn
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Hernandez
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
01/23/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Recognizing members of the 2018-2019 Galena Park ISD Superintendent's Student Advisory Board on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2019 5:40PM
Caption:
Recognizing members of the 2018-2019 Galena Park ISD Superintendent's Student Advisory Board on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2019 8:01PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Galena Park North Shore Senior High School football team on winning the 2018 UIL 6A Division 1 state championship.
Author:
Hernandez | Perez
Last Action:
02/21/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2019 11:17PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 11 and 12, 2019, as East End Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/05/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2019 7:19PM
Caption:
In memory of Helen Leticia Luna of San Antonio.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2019 7:53PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gloria E. López on her election as judge of the 308th Family Court in Harris County.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2019 3:33PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion and the work of American Legion Post No. 472 in Houston.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/27/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2019 9:35AM
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable Arthur Robert Hinojosa of Houston.
Joint Author (15):
Author:
Metcalf | Phelan | Rodriguez | Holland | Hernandez
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer.
Author:
Krause | Oliverson | Hernandez | Blanco | Shaheen
Last Action:
04/16/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Author:
Blanco | Krause | Hernandez | Guillen | Oliverson
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
Author:
Murphy | King, Phil | Deshotel | Hernandez | Darby
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of gas utilities.
Author:
Shaheen | Buckley | Hernandez | Cyrier | Israel
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to state agency measurement and management of customer satisfaction.
Author:
Paddie | Phelan | Price | Springer | Hernandez
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/17/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
Author:
Walle | Hernandez | Raymond
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study of an intake system and state case management system for state and federal disaster assistance.
Author:
Walle | Hernandez | Raymond
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Walle | Paul | Hernandez
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.
Author:
King, Phil | Patterson | Harless | Parker | Hernandez
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
Author:
Goldman | Hernandez
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the practical examination required for a barbering or cosmetology license.
Author:
Walle | Darby | Hernandez | Rosenthal | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Author:
Harless | Davis, Sarah | Thompson, Senfronia | Murphy | Hernandez
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county fire marshal to provide fire-related training programs for first responders.
Author:
Thierry | Hernandez | Walle | Farrar | Moody
Last Action:
03/26/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2019 8:08PM
Caption:
In memory of John Steven Mostyn of Houston.
Author:
Cain | Dutton | Bonnen, Greg | Hernandez | Paul
Last Action:
05/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2019 5:13PM
Caption:
Congratulating San Jacinto College on being selected as one of the top 10 community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute.
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