Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Caroline Harris
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 11/21/2024

Number of Bills: 96

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (77):
HB 1574 Author: Harris, Caroline | González, Mary
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to early registration for parenting students at public institutions of higher education.

HB 1968 Author: Harris, Caroline
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35 in Williamson County as the Officer Charles Whites Memorial Highway.

HB 1973 Author: Harris, Caroline | Klick | Frank | Campos | Collier
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 1974 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/08/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a statewide Imagination Library program by the State Board of Education.

HB 2109 Author: Harris, Caroline
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/23/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and removal of dams by the Lower Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District.

HB 2132 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Williamson County.

HB 2320 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.

HB 2977 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the awarding of contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain materials used in road construction projects.

HB 2978 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health care practitioners regarding ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical emergencies.

HB 3014 Author: Harris, Caroline
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the motor vehicle safety inspection of electric vehicles.

HB 3155 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

HB 3187 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/08/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the sourcing, marketing, and sale of certain license plates.

HB 3351 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to standards required for certain rankings of physicians by health benefit plan issuers.

HB 3365 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to rating plan consequences for automobile insurance for traffic violation charges or convictions.

HB 3408 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the purchase of a vehicle on which a total loss has been made by an insurer.

HB 3484 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to weight limitations for hydrogen fueled motor vehicles.

HB 3496 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures.

HB 3506 Author: Harris, Caroline | Hull
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the storage in and removal from certain DNA databases of certain DNA samples.

HB 4023 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.

HB 4132 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 04/11/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to adopt a process to allow a foster parent to donate a foster care payment to the department.

HB 4321 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/03/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public acknowledgment of donations made to the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 4491 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain improvements for the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 4492 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality.

HB 4493 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of political subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.

HB 4499 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the view of the state capitol.

HB 4500 Author: Harris, Caroline
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption: Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.

HB 4501 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to a uniform coordination of benefits questionnaire for health benefit plans.

HB 4503 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on motorcycles and mopeds.

HB 4934 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to support for new businesses.

HB 4936 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the awarding of state agency contracts to new businesses.

HB 4937 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to reporting on state contracts awarded to new businesses.

HB 4938 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to certain fees for newly formed businesses.

HB 5048 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to boycott, coercion, and intimidation activities by insurance companies regarding environmental, social, and governance matters.

HB 5190 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Designating the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) as the entity responsible for the reliable supply of electricity in its interconnected area of responsibility, establishing a fund under ERCOT's control to fund a net 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity owned by "Independent Power Producers", establishing the payment structure to such "Independent Power Producers" to fund the 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity, establishing the criteria of operation and performance of the "peaking unit" generating capacity under ERCOT's direct control, and establishing criteria for review of ERCOT's performance in its duty to assure reliability of electricity supply.

HB 5278 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to a study of stopped trains of excessive length that occupy railroad grade crossings for extended periods.

HR 168 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:45AM
Caption: In memory of Tammy Ruth Armbruster of Round Rock.

HR 169 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2023 2:50PM
Caption: Commemorating the bicentennial of the establishment of the office of constable in Texas.

HR 277 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 3:24PM
Caption: Congratulating Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida on his receipt of the 2022 Citizen of the Year award from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.

HR 365 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 7:06PM
Caption: Congratulating track athlete Fred Kerley on being honored with a mural in his hometown of Taylor.

HR 367 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 7:06PM
Caption: Congratulating John Dixon on his receipt of a 2022 Joe S. Mundy Award from Southwestern University.

HR 368 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 7:24PM
Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Spiller on her receipt of a 2022 Joe S. Mundy Award from Southwestern University.

HR 369 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 7:17PM
Caption: Congratulating Christine Bowman on receiving a 2022 Joe S. Mundy Award from Southwestern University.

HR 417 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 2-1-1 Texas and honoring United Way on its contributions to the program.

HR 1320 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 11:29PM
Caption: Congratulating the Georgetown High School girls' soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season.

HR 1321 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 11:40PM
Caption: Congratulating Velandra Brochi of the U.S. Air Force Academy on winning the all-around title at the 2023 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championships.

HR 1322 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 3:53PM
Caption: In memory of Rosalie Elaine Karp.

HR 1323 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:25PM
Caption: In memory of Richard Roland LeBrun of Hutto.

HR 1324 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 3:53PM
Caption: In memory of Pamela Courier Shoup.

HR 1325 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 3:56PM
Caption: In memory of Johanna "Jobie" Douglas Guzman.

HR 1326 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 3:53PM
Caption: In memory of Gloria Neumann Poole.

HR 1327 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 3:56PM
Caption: In memory of Glenda Maureen Davee Morrison of Round Rock.

HR 1328 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:26PM
Caption: In memory of Zoe Angelinh Peterson of Round Rock.

HR 1329 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:26PM
Caption: In memory of Robinson Edward Smith of Hutto.

HR 1330 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:26PM
Caption: In memory of Mary Elizabeth White Hooten.

HR 1331 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:26PM
Caption: In memory of Mark Wade Atkins of Cedar Park.

HR 1332 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:26PM
Caption: In memory of Frances Geraldine "Jeri" Wilson of Leander.

HR 1333 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:26PM
Caption: In memory of Teresa Ibarra Serrano of Leander.

HR 1334 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 5:27PM
Caption: In memory of Linda Alvarado Blanco of Round Rock.

HR 1745 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 9:20AM
Caption: Congratulating the Georgetown High School girls' soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season.

HR 1746 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 9:54AM
Caption: Congratulating Dale Clay on receiving the Silver Beaver Award from the Capitol Area Council of Scouts BSA.

HR 1747 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 4:12PM
Caption: Extending best wishes to Amanda Villarreal Salvo and her newborn son, Gabriel Sebastian Salvo, as they continue on the road to recovery.

HR 2510 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:28PM
Caption: Congratulating Judy McLeod on receiving the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2511 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:27PM
Caption: Congratulating Writ Baese on his selection as Citizen of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2512 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:31PM
Caption: Congratulating East/West Manufacturing Enterprises on its selection as the 2023 Newcomer of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2513 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Alfred's Catering on its selection as the 2023 Big Boy Hester Small Business of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2514 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:16PM
Caption: Congratulating Tammy Young on her receipt of the Investor of the Year award from the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2515 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:15PM
Caption: Congratulating Yvonne and Bill Stoetzel on receiving the Innovation in Philanthropy Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation.

HR 2516 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:15PM
Caption: Congratulating Kalahari Resorts & Conventions on being named the 2023 Business of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce.

HR 2517 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:33PM
Caption: Congratulating Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center on its selection as the 2023 Best Place to Work by the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2518 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:16PM
Caption: Congratulating Daniel Hernandez on receiving the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2519 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:27PM
Caption: Congratulating Oscar Rodriguez on receiving the Emerging Leader Award from the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 2520 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:27PM
Caption: Congratulating Steffanie Bartlett of Community Impact on her selection as the 2022 Ambassador of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce.

HR 2521 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:32PM
Caption: Congratulating Tom Ramsey on his receipt of the 2022 Philanthropy Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation.

HR 2524 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:28PM
Caption: Congratulating Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor on receiving a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

HR 2525 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:32PM
Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Georgetown.

HR 2529 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:33PM
Caption: Honoring Nancy Rister on her 25 years of service as Williamson County Clerk.

HR 2531 Author: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:04PM
Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Williamson County.

Joint Author (19):
HB 140 Author: González, Mary | Frank | Lozano | Noble | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to individuals who are deaf-blind.

HB 150 Author: Johnson, Julie | Perez | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 04/20/2023 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting oral releases for automobile insurance claims.

HB 166 Author: González, Mary | VanDeaver | Harris, Caroline | Gamez | Moody
Last Action: 04/18/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain public school students with disabilities.

HB 608 Author: Shaheen | Holland | Harris, Caroline | Patterson | Button
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.

HB 625 Author: Harris, Cody | Johnson, Julie | Cain | Harris, Caroline | Cortez
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.

HB 663 Author: Thierry | Oliverson | Harris, Caroline | Collier | Howard
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain maternal mortality information to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.

HB 1465 Author: Bucy | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.

HB 1649 Author: Button | Klick | Collier | Harris, Caroline | Neave Criado
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to health benefit coverage for certain fertility preservation services and notice regarding certain risks of impaired fertility.

HB 1996 Author: Hull | Oliverson | Cortez | Perez | Harris, Caroline
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the regulation of group family leave insurance issued through an employer to pay for certain losses of income.

HB 2025 Author: Oliverson | Capriglione | Harris, Caroline | Jetton | Anderson
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of a transplant of an organ that originated from or is transplanted in a country known to have participated in organ harvesting.

HB 2198 Author: Hefner | Troxclair | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to building height restrictions in certain municipalities.

HB 2545 Author: Capriglione | Harris, Caroline | Oliverson | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to an individual's genetic data, including the use of that data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes and the individual's property right in DNA; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 2852 Author: Smith | Hull | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the control by certain persons of the disposition of a decedent's remains.

HB 3460 Author: Price | Paul | Johnson, Julie | Plesa | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.

HB 3539 Author: Troxclair | Guillen | Garcia | Isaac | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of an ammunition facility by the Department of Public Safety.

HB 3942 Author: Bhojani | Johnson, Ann | Cortez | Hull | Harris, Caroline
Sponsor: Blanco
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth appointments with an originating site or distant site located outside this state.

HB 4090 Author: Troxclair | Spiller | Stucky | Harris, Cody | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the use of revenue attributable to the imposition of a hotel occupancy tax by certain counties for certain venue projects and the period for which certain hotel occupancy taxes may be imposed.

HB 5359 Author: Bucy | Wilson | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Development District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HCR 29 Author: Leo-Wilson | Dutton | Leach | Sherman, Sr. | Harris, Caroline
Sponsor: Hall
Last Action: 06/11/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the second to last week in April as Texas Christian Heritage Week for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

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