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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Tomas Uresti
85th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/17/2026
Number of Bills: 66

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (45):
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Referred to Investments & Financial Services: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the maximum permitted sum of fees, interest, and other amounts due under certain extensions of consumer credit.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to a study on state agency digital data storage and records management practices and associated state costs.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting advertisements on an Internet website of certain prostitution offenses.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas | Cortez | Arévalo
Last Action:
03/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 15 2017 1:36PM
Caption:
Relating to a teacher to student ratio requirement for public school special education programs.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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03/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 15 2017 1:36PM
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Relating to the waiting list for an open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
03/28/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the ineligibility of certain persons affiliated with an open-enrollment charter school for election to or service on the State Board of Education or a school district board of trustees.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2017 4:10PM
Caption:
Relating to increasing the rate of the state diesel fuel tax.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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03/23/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2017 4:10PM
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Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the cigarette tax to the foundation school fund and increasing the rate of that tax.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to the establishment of a veterans self-help center.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to reporting requirements for certain nonprofit corporations regarding employee and officer salaries.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
03/28/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 28 2017 1:43PM
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Relating to a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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03/23/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 23 2017 11:29AM
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Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of campus sexual assault.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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03/22/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 22 2017 4:14PM
Caption:
Relating to evaluating the performance of public school districts and campuses.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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03/27/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 27 2017 5:19PM
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Relating to imposing a tax on animal-tested cosmetics; providing a penalty.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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05/03/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to an adjustment to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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03/30/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
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Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/10/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements regarding commissioning agent fees related to school district contracts for construction services.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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03/31/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 31 2017 4:30PM
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Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements for procuring the services of a commissioning agent related to a school district contract for construction services.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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04/04/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 4 2017 12:13PM
Caption:
Relating to penalties for intoxicated manslaughter
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to increasing the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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04/03/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
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Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to provide certain therapy services under the Medicaid program to children with disabilities.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to enrollment of a student in a prekindergarten program offered by a public school district.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a daily storage fee charged by a vehicle storage facility.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
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Relating to the expunction of certain records involving marihuana possession.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to the operation of the special education continuing advisory committee.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/12/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring U.S. Army veteran Margarito Peña for his service to his country.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/16/2017 E Signed by the Governor
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In memory of Choco Gonzalez Meza of San Antonio.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
02/23/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 23 2017 3:11PM
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Congratulating the recipients of the 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
03/09/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2017 12:37PM
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In memory of Pedro Valdez of San Antonio.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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05/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2017 2:58PM
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Congratulating the McCollum High School volleyball team on earning its third consecutive district title.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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05/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2017 2:59PM
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In memory of Rene Lopez Jr.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 5:59PM
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In memory of Eustacio Rodriguez Sr. of Austin.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 6:01PM
Caption:
Commending Dr. William Gonzaba for his contributions to the health and welfare of the people of San Antonio.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
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05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 11:18AM
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Commending Frank Ramirez Jr. of San Antonio for his service to his state and nation.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 9:23AM
Caption:
Honoring Carilu Hernandez of Wright Elementary School for her participation in the Texas State Teachers Association Thank Teachers ad campaign.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 10:37AM
Caption:
Commending Mariadela Villegas for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Tomas Uresti.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 10:32AM
Caption:
Commending Roxanne Soheyla Meraji on her service as a legislative intern and policy analyst in the office of State Representative Tomas Uresti.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 10:35AM
Caption:
Honoring Biridiana Navarro, district director for Representative Tomas Uresti, on her educational accomplishments.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 8:58AM
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Commending Kristen Elizabeth Flores for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Tomas Uresti.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 10:29AM
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Commending Roushon Talcott for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Tomas Uresti.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 8:55AM
Caption:
Honoring Martha Gonzalez for her achievements as principal of Wright Elementary School in San Antonio.
Author:
Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 8:56AM
Caption:
Commending Sarah Gomez for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Tomas Uresti.
Joint Author (21):
Author:
Canales | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.
Author:
Hernandez | Thierry | Bernal | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
03/15/2017 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:
Schofield | Fallon | Uresti, Tomas | Rinaldi
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that certain elected school district boards make audio and video recordings of certain work sessions and special called meetings available on the Internet.
Author:
Bernal | Rodriguez, Justin | Cortez | Uresti, Tomas | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to voting by voters with certain disabilities or voters who reside at a residential care facility.
Author:
Bernal | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/12/2017 S Received from the House
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Relating to a school district assigning a mentor teacher to a new classroom teacher.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
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Relating to allowing a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district to visit school campuses.
Author:
Rodriguez, Justin | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to counseling regarding postsecondary education for public high school students.
Author:
Cortez | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/15/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Guillen | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/16/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces.
Author:
Oliverson | Coleman | Geren | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations.
Author:
Alvarado | Dale | Uresti, Tomas | Thierry
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated.
Author:
Blanco | Guillen | Uresti, Tomas
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05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
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Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.
Author:
Ortega | Uresti, Tomas | Roberts | Neave
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/14/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to common nuisances.
Author:
Perez | Sheffield | Guerra | Arévalo | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain nursing facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Author:
Giddings | Price | Johnson, Jarvis | Uresti, Tomas
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to grant programs to maintain peace officers' mental health and provide critical incident stress debriefing for certain officers.
Author:
Lozano | Guillen | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Companion considered in lieu of
Caption:
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
Author:
Fallon | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses.
Author:
Klick | Guillen | Uresti, Tomas | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Collier
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Capriglione | Lozano | Rose | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
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