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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. John T. Smithee
77th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/25/2026
Number of Bills: 33

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (30):
Author:
Smithee | Uresti
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain health benefit plans from requiring the use of hospitalists by participating physicians.
Author:
Smithee | Clark | Turner, Bob | West, George "Buddy"
Last Action:
05/10/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to certain civil consequences of a theft involving motor fuel.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Jackson
Last Action:
05/28/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption:
Relating to regulation of nonadmitted captive insurance companies.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
02/26/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and operation of a task force to examine issues regarding expansion of the provision of health benefits to employees of small businesses.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/25/2001 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of Air Force Association license plates.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
03/05/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to required procedures for certain third-party claims under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/27/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the Deaf Smith County Hospital District.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/10/2001 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of insurance.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/04/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
03/26/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to continuation of an accreditation program for child-care facilities and child-placing agencies as an alternative to state licensure; providing a penalty.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/30/2001 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of a uniform explanation of payment form by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/10/2001 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to consumer disclosures required to be made by health maintenance organizations and insurers who provide preferred provider plans.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Harris
Last Action:
06/11/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption:
Relating to the delegation of certain functions by a health maintenance organization; providing penalties.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/05/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to loss control requirements for certain lines of insurance.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Sibley
Last Action:
06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption:
Relating to unauthorized insurance.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Sibley
Last Action:
06/13/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption:
Relating to notification to certain health care providers of the factors considered by a managed care entity in determining the amount of reimbursement for an out-of-network provider.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Bivins
Last Action:
06/13/2001 E Effective on 1/1/02
Caption:
Relating to requiring tax collectors to notify taxpayers of certain overpayments of ad valorem taxes and to issue refunds of certain duplicate payments of ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
03/28/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to expert and bond requirements involving a health care liability claim.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Harris
Last Action:
05/11/2001 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of joint negotiations by physicians with health benefit plans.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/23/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the composition and operation of the board of directors of certain insurance guaranty associations.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/02/2001 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prohibited practices regarding determinations of eligibility for coverage and authorizations for certain services provided by health maintenance organizations or preferred provider plans.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Bivins
Last Action:
06/15/2001 E Effective on 9/1/01
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Business United States Highway 287 as the L. P. "Pete" Gilvin Memorial Highway.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/17/2001 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain taxes and fees administered by the comptroller under the Insurance Code and other insurance laws of this state.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/05/2001 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Bivins
Last Action:
06/14/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Meals on Wheels of Amarillo.
Author:
Smithee | Swinford | Chisum
Sponsor:
Bivins
Last Action:
06/15/2001 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Brandon Slay of Amarillo for his achievements.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
03/08/2001 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Randall County.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
04/18/2001 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2001 3:47PM
Caption:
In memory of Wanda Lindemann of Claytonville.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/08/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2001 3:10PM
Caption:
Honoring the Amarillo College Theater School for Children for its outstanding accomplishments.
Author:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/30/2001 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2001 4:03PM
Caption:
Congratulating Coach Larry Dippel of Amarillo High School on his outstanding achievements.
Joint Author (3):
Author:
Eiland | Janek | Lewis, Glenn | Jones, Elizabeth | Smithee
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/17/2001 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers under certain health benefit plans; providing penalties.
Author:
Swinford | Isett | Smithee | Jones, Delwin | Chisum
Last Action:
05/17/2001 S Received from the House
Caption:
Urging congress to recognize the importance of the development of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor.
Author:
Chisum | Smithee | Swinford
Sponsor:
Bivins
Last Action:
06/17/2001 E Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption:
Honoring Richard L. "Rick" Crawford for his exceptional public service to the State of Texas.
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