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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ray Lopez
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/28/2026
Number of Bills: 57

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (36):
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projects.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Plesa | Johnson, Ann | Lujan | Lalani
Last Action:
05/09/2023 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Raney | Turner | Wu
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | González, Jessica | Plesa | Garcia
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to certain improvements made to certain land subject to inundation.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to providing notice to a state representative and senator of an administrative penalty assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Reynolds | Morales Shaw | Guerra | Zwiener
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to providing notice to a state representative and senator of certain administrative actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/03/2023 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Ramos | Garcia
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to a study on veteran deaths caused by suicide.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to providing eligible supplemental nutrition assistance program recipients with an additional benefit to pay certain food delivery service fees.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Garcia
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a study on the recidivism rate of defendants who complete a veterans treatment court program.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Garcia | Plesa | Collier
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Dorazio | Garcia | Lujan | Allison
Last Action:
05/08/2023 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense worker jobs or facilities to receive grants.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Garcia
Last Action:
05/05/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Toth
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a defendant's eligibility for reduction or termination of community supervision.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the collection and publication of affordable housing information by certain municipalities and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities that provide certain employees with job-related skills training.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibited resale of infant formula purchased at retail; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Morales, Eddie | Anchía | Garcia
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating September 22 as Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education benefits provided to veterans and family members of veterans.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:16AM
Caption:
In memory of Charles Emmett Cheever Jr. of San Antonio.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:16AM
Caption:
In memory of James Thomas Cain of San Antonio.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:45AM
Caption:
In memory of legendary St. Mary's University basketball player and coach Herman A. "Buddy" Meyer Jr.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 8:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Laura Nietfeld of San Antonio as Physician of the Day on March 10, 2023.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 8:56AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Fozia Ali of San Antonio for her participation in the Physician of the Day program at the State Capitol.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 4:51PM
Caption:
In memory of Josephine Elaine Woolsey Talarski of San Antonio.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2023 9:16AM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Brian Woods on his retirement as superintendent of Northside ISD.
Author:
Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:10PM
Caption:
Congratulating the members of Team Spicy Ketchup of Universal City on their performance at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Robotics Championship in Houston.
Joint Author (21):
Author:
Raymond | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
04/18/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
Author:
Allison | Gervin-Hawkins | Lopez, Ray | Shine | Lujan
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Johnson, Ann | Jetton | Plesa | Lopez, Ray | Garcia
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Author:
González, Mary | Lopez, Ray | Garcia | Bailes
Sponsor:
Eckhardt
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
Author:
Turner | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
Author:
Plesa | DeAyala | Lopez, Ray | Romero, Jr. | Garcia
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
Author:
Ortega | Raney | Lopez, Ray | Gamez
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to certain offenses regarding parking privileges of veterans with disabilities.
Author:
Plesa | Thierry | Lopez, Ray | Howard
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion.
Author:
Raney | Plesa | Bumgarner | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/05/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care.
Author:
Garcia | Morales, Christina | Neave Criado | Lopez, Ray | Wilson
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to designating September 30 as Vanessa Guillén Day.
Author:
Garcia | Shine | Lopez, Ray | Thierry | Morales Shaw
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Author:
Allison | Cortez | Lujan | Bernal | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the number of peace officers required to be employed by a sheriff's department in certain counties.
Author:
Allison | Cortez | Lujan | Bernal | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Probate Court No. 3 of Bexar County, Texas, and the administration of the statutory probate courts in Bexar County.
Author:
Allison | Cortez | Lujan | Bernal | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers.
Author:
Garcia | Reynolds | Vo | Lopez, Ray | Bumgarner
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an indication on a voter's voter registration certificate that a voter is a veteran.
Author:
Garcia | Lopez, Ray | Bumgarner | Gates | Anderson
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to an assessment on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to homeless veterans.
Author:
Guillen | Sherman, Sr. | Plesa | Lopez, Ray
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.
Author:
Lujan | Canales | Lopez, Ray | Cortez | Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide department services on federal military property.
Author:
Bailes | Johnson, Ann | Cook | Lopez, Ray | Garcia
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to award grants for personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Author:
Garcia | Frank | Lopez, Ray | Bumgarner | Dorazio
Last Action:
05/04/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Lalani | Shaheen | Bowers | Lopez, Ray | Capriglione
Last Action:
04/06/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 6 2023 1:56PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 5, 2023, as Alzheimer's Association State Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
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