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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Jim McReynolds
79th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/9/2026
Number of Bills: 68

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (42):
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
02/02/2005 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/21/2005 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a false report to a peace officer or law enforcement employee.
Author:
McReynolds
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem taxation as timber land that is claimed as part of a residence homestead or diverted to certain other uses.
Author:
McReynolds
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the El Camino East/West Corridor.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/26/2005 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to service of certain public school administrators as teachers in the classroom.
Author:
McReynolds
Sponsor:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/13/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to fees for registration and inspection of certain fuel measuring and dispensing devices.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
02/09/2005 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees.
Author:
McReynolds
Sponsor:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/13/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to expiration dates for certain licenses issued or renewed by the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/02/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the use of public school educators' days of service for which instruction is not required.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/19/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the amount of the ad valorem tax exemptions to which veterans with certain disability ratings are entitled.
Author:
McReynolds
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
05/24/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain bonds required for employees of the General Land Office.
Author:
McReynolds | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando" | Campbell
Last Action:
04/22/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the regional emergency medical dispatch resource center pilot program.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/02/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain employees of the Texas Forest Service.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/25/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for children of certain employees of the Texas Forest Service with fire-fighting, rescue, or other special duties who are killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Author:
McReynolds | Farabee
Last Action:
04/21/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
Author:
McReynolds
Sponsor:
West, Royce
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a person called to active military service.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/05/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the use of approved nonsurgical methods to sterilize dogs and cats.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/14/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Department of Insurance or the state fire marshal.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2005 H Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
Caption:
Relating to the classification of certain employees of the Texas Forest Service as fire protection personnel.
Author:
McReynolds
Sponsor:
Armbrister
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the hunting of deer with dogs and the taking of wildlife resources without the consent of the landowner; providing penalties.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/14/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2005 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to limits on the size of fifth grade classes in public schools.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/14/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of service credit within the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a federal peace officer.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/12/2005 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to agreements between suppliers of and dealers in forestry harvesting and certain other equipment.
Author:
McReynolds | Blake | Hughes
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
05/25/2005 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of poultry facilities.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/27/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a jury commissioner to be selected for or to serve on a grand jury.
Author:
McReynolds | Cook, Byron
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to undertake projects for the development, retention, or expansion of business enterprises.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2005 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the uniform fair hearing rules for Medicaid-funded services, including services requiring prior authorization.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
04/21/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to enhanced retirement benefits for certain members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/03/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes and the creation of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Advisory Committee.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/11/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/04/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the employment recruitment and retention of physicians by rural hospitals.
Author:
McReynolds | Escobar | Smith, Wayne | Berman | Corte, Frank
Last Action:
04/19/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the amount of the ad valorem tax exemptions for veterans who are certified as having certain disability ratings.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
02/09/2005 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2005 8:10AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 8, 2005, as Texas Probation Association Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
02/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2005 8:21AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 16 and 17, 2005, as Angelina County Days.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
03/03/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2005 8:01AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 1, 2005, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
03/23/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2005 8:13PM
Caption:
Honoring the Texas Forestry Association and its seedling giveaway program.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/09/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2005 7:55AM
Caption:
Recognizing May 2005 as American Stroke Month.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/22/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2005 12:52PM
Caption:
Honoring Drew and Brenda Daugherty of Coldspring for their contributions to the Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring U.S. Army Captain Eric Crawford of Lufkin for his service to his country.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Colonel Vardaman F. Johnson of Lufkin.
Author:
McReynolds
Last Action:
05/30/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2005 9:06AM
Caption:
In memory of Johnnie Upsher Goodman of Arlington.
Joint Author (26):
Author:
McClendon | McReynolds
Last Action:
03/15/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a lien on property to recover certain medical assistance.
Author:
Berman | Orr | Cook, Robby | Blake | McReynolds
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization or a cemetery maintained by the county.
Author:
Hopson | McReynolds
Last Action:
03/10/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Hope | McReynolds | Jackson, Jim | Goolsby
Last Action:
05/10/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the impoundment of motor vehicle license plates and the suspension of the vehicle registration for failure to maintain financial responsibility.
Author:
Escobar | Hughes | McReynolds
Last Action:
04/14/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the amounts to be appropriated for the state contribution to the teacher retirement program for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
Author:
Blake | McReynolds
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a recreational sports fee at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Author:
Reyna | Guillen | McReynolds | Chavez | Hochberg
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes.
Author:
Mowery | Hupp | Hardcastle | McReynolds | Geren
Last Action:
04/20/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to municipal regulation of the discharge of firearms and certain other weapons.
Author:
Blake | McReynolds
Last Action:
04/18/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
Author:
Keffer, Jim | McReynolds | Bonnen | Dawson | Blake
Sponsor:
Averitt
Last Action:
05/24/2005 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to funding for the Texas statewide emergency services personnel retirement fund.
Author:
Delisi | Hill | McReynolds | Coleman | Truitt
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Medicaid managed care delivery system.
Author:
Blake | McReynolds
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the amount of the fee that the Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District may impose on a well.
Author:
Blake | McReynolds | Cook, Byron | Escobar
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
05/27/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
Author:
Madden | Turner | Allen, Ray | McReynolds | Haggerty
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a system of community supervision.
Author:
Otto | McReynolds
Last Action:
05/20/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
Author:
Truitt | Isett, Carl | McReynolds | Miller | Coleman
Sponsor:
Janek
Last Action:
06/17/2005 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the functions of local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Cook, Byron | Chisum | McReynolds
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption:
Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations with respect to business enterprises or business development.
Author:
Turner | McReynolds
Last Action:
04/28/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prescription drugs under the Medicaid vendor drug program and other state health and human services programs.
Author:
Blake | McReynolds | Dunnam
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the duties of the Texas Historical Commission relating to El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.
Author:
Cook, Robby | Chisum | McReynolds | Hardcastle | Casteel
Last Action:
05/26/2005 S Received from the House
Caption:
Memorializing Congress to preserve the community development block grant program and its funding at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Author:
Chisum | Hartnett | Hopson | Howard, Charlie | McReynolds
Sponsor:
Staples
Last Action:
05/25/2005 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman.
Author:
Cook, Robby | McReynolds | Homer | Hopson | Hardcastle
Last Action:
03/23/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2005 8:11PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 23, 2005, as Firefighters Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Hunter | Branch | Griggs | Laney | McReynolds
Last Action:
04/20/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2005 8:05AM
Caption:
Honoring Judge Jack Pope, on the occasion of his 92nd birthday, for his dedicated service to the State of Texas.
Author:
Hunter | Solis | Griggs | McReynolds | Laney
Last Action:
05/30/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2005 9:06AM
Caption:
Honoring Bobby Morrow on the golden anniversary of his three gold medal victories in the Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia.
Author:
Hunter | Goolsby | Noriega, Melissa | Griggs | McReynolds
Last Action:
05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:10PM
Caption:
Honoring David Leeson on his receipt of a 2004 Pulitzer Prize for his photojournalistic coverage of the invasion of Iraq.
Author:
Hunter | Keffer, Bill | Griggs | McReynolds | Swinford
Last Action:
06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 11:32AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Highland Oaks Church of Christ on their 150th Anniversary.
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