Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Jose Menendez
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 1/10/2026

Number of Bills: 59

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (36):
HB 518 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship and to the eligibility of certain child-support obligors for state grants, loans, or contracts.

HB 519 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to unsolicited commercial electronic mail; providing penalties.

HB 520 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 02/11/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for individuals who evade arrest after committing the offense of murder.

HB 523 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 02/11/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to pilot programs designed to improve educational services in participating school districts.

HB 624 Author: Menendez | Castro
Last Action: 03/03/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.

HB 655 Author: Menendez | Corte
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 05/29/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale of property by a defense base development authority.

HB 756 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/13/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring support of certain children over 18 years of age.

HB 874 Author: Menendez | Castro | Reyna
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the driver's license or personal identification card number on a parking placard issued to an individual with a disability.

HB 875 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Dental Examiners.

HB 1234 Author: Menendez | Castro
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/16/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to granting certain hospital districts the authority to issue certificates of obligation.

HB 1671 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/25/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs.

HB 1675 Author: Menendez | Jones, Elizabeth
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an extension of the state law supporting the Olympic and Pan American Games to cover the 2011 Pan American Games.

HB 1676 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to Internet access to information on prescription drug prices.

HB 1935 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the compensation of a county tax assessor-collector for assessment and collection of taxes.

HB 1963 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification.

HB 2015 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees.

HB 2016 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to operation of the Medicaid vendor drug program, including the adoption of a preferred drug list and the negotiation of supplemental drug rebates.

HB 2033 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 06/21/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to historically underutilized businesses that perform investment brokerage services for a state agency.

HB 2034 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/17/2003 H Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation of a statewide sports commission.

HB 2504 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the powers of an Urban Renewal Agency.

HB 2540 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to granting a defense base development authority the power of eminent domain.

HB 2541 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a program to meet the need for affordable housing in this state.

HB 2845 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/26/2003 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the ability of state agencies to use the Internet and other resources to obtain more cost-effective travel reservations and tickets for state employees.

HB 3457 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the boards of trustees and superintendents of independent school districts.

HCR 298 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 06/02/2003 S Received from the House
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3459.

HCR 303 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 06/02/2003 S Received from the House
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3459.

HR 56 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2003 10:40AM
Caption: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Family Service Association of San Antonio.

HR 113 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2003 10:40AM
Caption: Honoring Franca Larsen of San Antonio on her retirement from Camp Oil Company.

HR 213 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2003 1:45PM
Caption: Congratulating the boys basketball team of John Jay High School in San Antonio on winning the 2002 UIL Class 5A state championship.

HR 314 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 02/27/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2003 8:24AM
Caption: In memory of Efrain Morales Barrera of San Antonio.

HR 415 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2003 9:45AM
Caption: Honoring the many individuals who contribute to the success of Fiesta San Antonio.

HR 1361 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2003 4:37PM
Caption: Honoring the Air Force News Agency on its 25th anniversary.

HR 1362 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2003 2:05PM
Caption: Congratulating Sara Elizabeth Jones on earning her professional dental laboratory technician certification from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

HR 1657 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: In memory of Private First Class Anthony Scott "Scotty" Miller of San Antonio.

HR 1675 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Honoring State Representative Mark Homer and Jennifer Homer on the birth of their son, Harrison Wade Homer.

HR 1676 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Honoring Mark and Jennifer Homer on the birth of their son, Hayden Joseph Homer.

Joint Author (23):
HB 89 Author: McClendon | Menendez | Naishtat | Jones, Elizabeth | Crownover
Sponsor: Barrientos
Last Action: 05/29/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to a leave of absence for certain state employees who are donating an organ, bone marrow, or blood.

HB 103 Author: Bonnen | Hopson | Menendez
Last Action: 04/15/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to an additional cost on conviction for an alcohol-related offense.

HB 216 Author: Hamric | Wohlgemuth | Menendez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/23/2003 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 23 2003 10:51PM
Caption: Relating to the qualification of a disabled person for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the person's residence homestead.

HB 217 Author: Hamric | Wohlgemuth | Menendez | Bohac
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation on the residence homestead of an elderly person or a disabled person and to the limiting of the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on that homestead.

HB 329 Author: Naishtat | Seaman | Raymond | Madden | Menendez
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 06/11/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators, civil liability for mold remediation, and insurance coverage on mold claims; providing civil and administrative penalties.

HB 525 Author: Noriega | Coleman | Davis, John | Menendez | Alonzo
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing health care services without regard to a person's immigration status.

HB 667 Author: Puente | Keffer, Jim | Uresti | Menendez | Corte
Last Action: 03/17/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the use of appropriations in the Smart Jobs Fund as business location incentives; making an appropriation.

HB 723 Author: Jones, Elizabeth | Menendez | Hunter
Last Action: 02/17/2003 H Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
Caption: Relating to marketing an annual print by the state artist for two-dimensional media.

HB 851 Author: Brown, Fred | Menendez | Deshotel
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for construction contracts with governmental entities.

HB 898 Author: Hamilton | Giddings | Menendez
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the use of state travel services by public junior colleges and school districts.

HB 1115 Author: Hartnett | Naishtat | Menendez
Last Action: 04/22/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the euthanasia of an animal by an animal shelter; providing criminal penalties.

HB 1247 Author: Ritter | Menendez | Mercer | Capelo | Chavez
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, funding, and operation of a fire fighter and police officer home loan program.

HB 1282 Author: McCall | Menendez | Casteel | West, George "Buddy" | Rose
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to commercial electronic mail; providing penalties.

HB 1458 Author: Eiland | Menendez
Sponsor: Jackson
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to criminal obstruction of or retaliation against an honorably retired peace officer.

HB 1744 Author: Delisi | Menendez | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/06/2003 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees.

HB 1804 Author: Delisi | Menendez | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/16/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to operation of the Medicaid vendor drug program, including the adoption of a preferred drug list and the negotiation of supplemental drug rebates.

HB 2169 Author: Telford | Ritter | Menendez | Flores
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment of retirement benefits to retirees who are employed by certain public educational institutions and to the participation of the commissioner of education in certain state retirement systems.

HB 2214 Author: Villarreal | Menendez
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments.

HB 2651 Author: Kuempel | Villarreal | Merritt | Garza | Menendez
Last Action: 04/30/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the cancer registry.

HB 2954 Author: Mabry | Menendez | McClendon
Last Action: 04/22/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for certain discounts for homeowners insurance coverage.

HJR 21 Author: Hamric | Wohlgemuth | Menendez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/02/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in the total amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.

HJR 28 Author: Pickett | Hamric | Krusee | Gutierrez | Menendez
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/03/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for authorization of the borrowing of money on a short-term basis by a state transportation agency for transportation-related projects, and the issuance of bonds and other public securities secured by the state highway fund.

HR 263 Author: Castro | Menendez
Last Action: 02/20/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2003 8:10AM
Caption: Honoring the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio.

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