Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Carlos Uresti
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 1/19/2026

Number of Bills: 68

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (56):
HB 165 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/06/2003 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption: Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and providing that only the veteran and the veteran's immediate family may inspect or obtain copies of the records.

HB 340 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dextromethorphan; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.

HB 341 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Lindsay
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to parenting and postpartum counseling information to be provided to a pregnant woman.

HB 342 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale, distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, or receipt of cigarettes or tobacco products to or by a person under 21 years of age; providing a penalty.

HB 1343 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing interpreter services to recipients of medical assistance or their parents or guardians.

HB 1344 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the election of an unopposed candidate for an office of a political subdivision and to omission of that candidate from the ballot.

HB 1345 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/31/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to information provided by certain health benefit plans through the Internet.

HB 1346 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mental health and substance abuse services provided through certain state health benefit programs.

HB 1347 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a plan for equitable distribution and funding of mental health services in this state.

HB 1348 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and substance abuse programs.

HB 1349 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to developing and coordinating certain agency services and activities involving mental health care for young children.

HB 1350 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/21/2003 S Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of public funding for children's mental health services.

HB 1351 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/03/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain conduct involving prohibited weapons.

HB 1352 Author: Uresti | Reyna | Solis
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to safety equipment provisions in contracts for construction, repair, rehabilitation, or alteration of public school facilities.

HB 1353 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/13/2003 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a fee for preserving vital statistics records.

HB 1354 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/17/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for visiting judges.

HB 1965 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/08/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the revocation process for releasees who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.

HB 1966 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to increasing the civil and criminal penalties for certain violations committed by a towing company or a parking facility owner.

HB 1967 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to programs in certain counties to divert certain persons with mental health disorders or mental retardation from incarceration to appropriate services.

HB 1968 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/25/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for a plat application.

HB 1969 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring certain municipalities and counties to publish public notices in Spanish-language newspapers.

HB 1970 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/09/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a legislative leave time bank for fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities and counties.

HB 1971 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to convictions barring employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.

HB 1972 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Gallegos
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an administrative review process for child support payments.

HB 1973 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring dental support for a child.

HB 2297 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/07/2003 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the manner in which the roll of members-elect is called when a house of the legislature convenes in regular session.

HB 2298 Author: Uresti | Delisi | Reyna | Capelo | Villarreal
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/20/2003 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain state agencies to purchase prescription drugs and other medications jointly with other states.

HB 2469 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to enrollment and related services under the state child health plan.

HB 2481 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/07/2003 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to excluding certain income in calculating child support and spousal maintenance.

HB 2482 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that the parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship attend parenting classes.

HB 2483 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the effect of a dismissal of the underlying criminal charge on a driver's license suspended under the implied consent law.

HB 2484 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/07/2003 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to mandatory venue in actions against certain political subdivisions.

HB 2534 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to commissioning certain fire code enforcement inspectors and fire hazard inspectors as peace officers.

HB 2535 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of tattooists, persons who perform body piercing, tattoo studios, and certain body piercing studios; providing criminal penalties.

HB 2536 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/06/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to admission of certain nonresident patients to state chest hospitals.

HB 2537 Author: Uresti | Noriega | Taylor | McReynolds | Dawson
Last Action: 03/24/2003 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the tattoo and body piercing laws; providing administrative penalties.

HB 2538 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to activity of a criminal street gang that constitutes a public nuisance.

HB 2539 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirements for transporting patients in certain vehicles.

HB 3187 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/15/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing in this state.

HB 3188 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

HB 3189 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the inspection of, and enforcement of laws relating to, nursing homes and intermediate care facilities.

HB 3190 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the refund or retention by a landlord of a security deposit under a commercial lease.

HB 3191 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/09/2003 S Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates benefiting Los Compadres de San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

HB 3192 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs.

HB 3193 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the delegation of certain acts by dentists.

HB 3194 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Janek
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to an exemption for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services from paying certain costs and fees.

HB 3195 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing a municipality to create a defense adjustment management authority; authorizing taxes and bonds.

HB 3355 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/10/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reducing Medicaid fraud.

HCR 192 Author: Uresti | Puente | Solis | Mercer
Last Action: 04/30/2003 S Received from the House
Caption: Welcoming Toyota Motor Corporation to Texas.

HCR 193 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/10/2003 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Recognizing April 21, 2003, as Long-Term Care Ombudsman Day in Texas.

HCR 210 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/02/2003 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating April 23, 2003, as Long-Term Care Ombudsman Day in Texas.

HCR 268 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/29/2003 S Received from the House
Caption: Honoring Hector V. Barreto, national administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

HJR 59 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/27/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a person to assume an office of a political subdivision without an election if the person is the only candidate to qualify in an election for that office.

HJR 84 Author: Uresti | Goolsby | Luna | McReynolds
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/02/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the filling of a temporary vacancy in a public office created by the activation for military service of a public officer.

HR 506 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2003 8:50AM
Caption: Honoring veterans of the Korean War during the 50th anniversary commemoration of that conflict.

HR 947 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/24/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2003 8:50AM
Caption: In memory of Pablo Navarro of Zapata County.

Joint Author (12):
HB 382 Author: Dutton | Uresti
Last Action: 04/30/2003 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the designation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a voter registration agency.

HB 545 Author: Wohlgemuth | Flores | Hupp | Uresti | Berman
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body.

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 677 Author: Dunnam | Uresti | Chisum | Solomons | Gallego
Last Action: 05/07/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities.

HB 1549 Author: Denny | Howard | Uresti | Jones, Jesse | Heflin
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/22/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to changes required in election laws to implement the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

HB 1858 Author: Wise | Swinford | Hardcastle | Uresti | Chisum
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the promotion and marketing of Texas products.

HB 2373 Author: Phillips | Uresti
Last Action: 05/05/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to license fees for certain nursing and convalescent homes.

HB 2668 Author: Allen | Stick | Hodge | Uresti | Edwards
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the punishment and sentencing of defendants convicted of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

HB 2813 Author: Giddings | Wise | Uresti | Bohac | Riddle
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to public and common nuisances; providing a penalty.

HB 3484 Author: Delisi | Uresti
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to health care coverage and services and other infrastructures for employed persons with disabilities.

HCR 72 Author: Thompson | Solis | Goodman | Uresti | Hartnett
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 04/17/2003 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Howard G. Baldwin, Jr., of Austin on his retirement as first assistant attorney general of Texas.

HR 960 Author: Jones, Elizabeth | Uresti | Luna | Deshotel
Last Action: 05/01/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 1 2003 12:20PM
Caption: Honoring Bill Milliken, founder and president of Communities in Schools, Incorporated.

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