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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ana Hernandez
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/25/2026
Number of Bills: 61

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
Author:
Hernandez | Hunter | Thompson | Darby | Moody
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.
Author:
Hernandez | Darby
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Author:
Hernandez | Plesa
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for employees who leave the workplace due to sexual harassment.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/09/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in automobile liability insurance policies.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
Author:
Hernandez | Schofield
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the compensation of counsel appointed to provide representation and services to indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile proceedings.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to enforcement of municipal ordinances by certain sheriffs and constables.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.
Author:
Hernandez
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to massage student permits.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the maximum length of a train.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child.
Author:
Hernandez | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
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:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
Author:
Hernandez | Cook | Anchía
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
Author:
Hernandez | Simmons | Raymond | Howard
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
Author:
Hernandez | González, Jessica
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to changes to certain marriage-related forms.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that the vehicle owner may be transporting a person with a disability.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of children enrolled in a special education program for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Author:
Hernandez | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to an annual occupational medical examination for fire fighters.
Author:
Hernandez | Ward Johnson | Simmons
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/12/2025 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption:
Relating to the cremation of human remains by natural organic reduction.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to required emergency generators or other backup power sources in certain nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities; providing civil penalties.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a student with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder for special education services provided by a public school.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to required emergency generators or other backup power sources in certain nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Author:
Hernandez | Plesa | Jones, Jolanda | Gámez | Johnson
Last Action:
05/09/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/07/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption:
Relating to wages paid to certain workers with disabilities.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to public hearings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in areas that exceed an ambient air quality standard for benzene.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to the operation near a public school of a retail establishment selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/29/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.
Author:
Hernandez
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the state ambient air quality standard for benzene.
Author:
Hernandez
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the return of a completed marriage license to a county clerk after the marriage ceremony.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 1:05PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jalen Hurts on leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the 2025 Super Bowl championship.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
02/25/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2025 6:33PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 25, 2025, as Texas Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 11:33AM
Caption:
Commemorating the grand opening of Small Places' Finca Tres Robles farm.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 11:35AM
Caption:
Commemorating the third annual Small Places Salsa de Mayo Festival in Houston.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:32PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Pursuit Center in Houston.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 8:26AM
Caption:
Congratulating Lenora Sorola-Pohlman of Houston on her 70th birthday.
Author:
Hernandez
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 7:25PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lisa McWashington of Galena Park on graduating as a member of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025.
Joint Author (11):
Author:
Talarico | Hernandez
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Walle | Geren | Collier | Simmons | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an unannounced inspection of a permanent concrete batch plant by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Hull | Harless | Perez, Mary Ann | DeAyala | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of assault and harassment committed against certain employees or agents of a utility and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of interference with public duties of those employees or agents; increasing criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses relating to interference with public duties.
Author:
Walle | Bell, Keith | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an environmental product declaration grant program for certain manufacturers of ready-mixed concrete.
Author:
Jones, Venton | Buckley | Bernal | Dutton | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption:
Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.
Author:
Walle | Geren | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit.
Author:
Reynolds | Hernandez | Johnson | Simmons
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the removal of a conservator, board of managers, or other alternative management of a campus or school district in certain circumstances.
Author:
Anchía | Hunter | Bhojani | Hernandez | Garcia, Linda
Last Action:
04/30/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the participation of electric vehicles in the ERCOT market.
Author:
Troxclair | Leach | Lozano | Howard | Hernandez
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain searches of female inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Patterson | Hernandez | Perez, Mary Ann | Harris Davila | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/09/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects.
Author:
Perez, Mary Ann | Canales | Patterson | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of pilots for the ports of Harris County.
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