Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. James White
85th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/19/2024

Number of Bills: 161

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (117):
HB 41 Author: White | Faircloth | Coleman
Last Action: 05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.

HB 50 Author: White | Bernal | Canales
Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption: Relating to the discharge or waiver of fines and costs imposed on indigent defendants.

HB 58 Author: White
Last Action: 02/20/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time marihuana possession offenders; imposing a fee for participation.

HB 67 Author: White | Johnson, Jarvis
Last Action: 03/20/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 20 2017 3:24PM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.

HB 76 Author: White
Last Action: 03/14/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 14 2017 4:01PM
Caption: Relating to certain conditions of suspension or renewal of a driver's license.

HB 91 Author: White
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a review of occupational licensing requirements and an applicant's criminal history.

HB 104 Author: White
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/14/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses.

HB 109 Author: White
Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption: Relating to the permit required to transport alcoholic beverages between certain permitted premises; authorizing a fee.

HB 117 Author: White | Anderson, Rodney
Last Action: 05/09/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses; authorizing the imposition of costs.

HB 123 Author: White
Last Action: 02/14/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 14 2017 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.

HB 127 Author: White
Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption: Relating to the use of credit scoring in the underwriting and rating of certain insurance policies.

HB 416 Author: White | Guillen
Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to a program to facilitate, through the issuance and use of electronic toll collection transponders, free or discounted toll project use available to certain military personnel.

HB 417 Author: White
Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the Texas Success Initiative.

HB 418 Author: White
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 05/03/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain duties of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding guidelines for the transportation of inmates by private vendors.

HB 419 Author: White
Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to providing certain information to criminal defendants charged with certain drug offenses before a plea is entered.

HB 420 Author: White
Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 21 2017 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence relating to climate change or global warming in certain criminal cases.

HB 453 Author: White
Last Action: 02/20/2017 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM
Caption: Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 552 Author: White
Last Action: 02/20/2017 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.

HB 553 Author: White | Rose | Johnson, Jarvis | Biedermann
Sponsor: Miles
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 554 Author: White | Coleman
Last Action: 05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday.

HB 562 Author: White | Johnson, Jarvis
Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2017 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the criminal justice system.

HB 567 Author: White | Coleman | Johnson, Jarvis | Minjarez | Rinaldi
Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.

HB 637 Author: White | Johnson, Jarvis
Last Action: 05/09/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the juvenile justice system.

HB 650 Author: White
Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 22 2017 4:25PM
Caption: Relating to qualifications to serve as a retired judge and eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.

HB 927 Author: White | Shaheen
Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 21 2017 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty.

HB 928 Author: White | Rose | Giddings | Neave
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/01/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education.

HB 1125 Author: White | Bernal
Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 22 2017 4:25PM
Caption: Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.

HB 1204 Author: White | Wu | Bernal
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the provision of services as an alternative to adjudication for certain children who engage in conduct in need of supervision or delinquent conduct and to a study on certain juvenile justice issues.

HB 1205 Author: White
Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 22 2017 4:25PM
Caption: Relating to qualifications to serve as a member of the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school or the governing body of a charter holder.

HB 1359 Author: White | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action: 05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.

HB 1361 Author: White
Last Action: 05/03/2017 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court has rendered a temporary order.

HB 1365 Author: White
Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 27 2017 3:38PM
Caption: Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities primarily engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood.

HB 1478 Author: White
Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to emergency placements of children by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1521 Author: White
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.

HB 1522 Author: White
Last Action: 05/09/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.

HB 1676 Author: White | Smithee | Blanco
Last Action: 04/19/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the capital appellate defense committee and the office of capital appellate defender.

HB 1911 Author: White | Burns | Phelan | Lang | Metcalf
Last Action: 04/26/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to granting authority to carry a firearm to certain unlicensed persons and to related regulatory provisions and criminal offenses.

HB 2026 Author: White | Wray | Price
Last Action: 03/13/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 13 2017 3:28PM
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on expanding and improving U.S. Highway 287 to meet interstate highway standards.

HB 2089 Author: White | Parker
Last Action: 05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses.

HB 2266 Author: White
Last Action: 03/15/2017 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 15 2017 1:36PM
Caption: Relating to requiring certain retailers to ensure that certain products sold or leased by the retailers contain a digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2695 Author: White
Last Action: 03/23/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 23 2017 11:29AM
Caption: Relating to information regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

HB 2707 Author: White
Last Action: 03/28/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 28 2017 1:43PM
Caption: Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited.

HB 2784 Author: White
Last Action: 03/27/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 27 2017 5:19PM
Caption: Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections.

HB 2785 Author: White
Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the offense of driving while license invalid.

HB 2786 Author: White
Last Action: 03/30/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption: Relating to a system of care framework for certain minors receiving mental health services.

HB 2787 Author: White
Last Action: 05/01/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on an individual's political beliefs.

HB 2788 Author: White
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 05/29/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of emergency services commissioners in certain districts located in more than one county.

HB 2789 Author: White
Last Action: 03/30/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a study group to study state unfunded mandates that affect counties.

HB 2790 Author: White | Fallon
Sponsor: Miles
Last Action: 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to funding for certain apprenticeship training programs.

HB 2863 Author: White
Last Action: 05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records.

HB 2904 Author: White
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services.

HB 2907 Author: White
Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to a study on the adjudication of juveniles charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only and the use of certain terms signifying age in the criminal justice and juvenile justice statutes of this state.

HB 3069 Author: White
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program.

HB 3070 Author: White
Last Action: 03/27/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 27 2017 5:19PM
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain costs, fines, fees, or restitution by a defendant placed on community supervision.

HB 3147 Author: White
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the entitlement to expunction for certain persons who are arrested solely as a result of inaccurate identifying information.

HB 3289 Author: White
Last Action: 04/12/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedures for certain technical violations of community supervision.

HB 3303 Author: White
Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a pretrial drug diversion program

HB 3338 Author: White
Sponsor: Miles
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of identification documentation for foster care youth.

HB 3498 Author: White
Last Action: 03/31/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 31 2017 4:30PM
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.

HB 3519 Author: White
Last Action: 05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the ability of a child, parent, or other person responsible for a child's support to pay juvenile probation fees or court costs and fees imposed by a juvenile court.

HB 3705 Author: White
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to local juvenile justice information systems.

HB 3729 Author: White | Bernal | Collier | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu
Last Action: 05/01/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.

HB 3883 Author: White
Last Action: 03/31/2017 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 31 2017 11:45AM
Caption: Relating to interference with possession of or access to a child; providing penalties.

HB 4121 Author: White
Last Action: 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of rapid DNA technology to identify, document and record all persons arrested for a felony or a class A misdemeanor.

HB 4227 Author: White
Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption: Relating to a study on the automatic suspension of driver's licenses on conviction of a drug offense not related to the operation of a motor vehicle and alternatives to automatic suspension.

HB 4228 Author: White
Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption: Relating to a memorandum of understanding between certain state agencies related to training of employees and contractors who provide certain services to children and families.

HB 4231 Author: White | Darby | Paddie | King, Ken | Morrison, Geanie W.
Last Action: 05/09/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated.

HB 4240 Author: White
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Apr 4 2017 12:13PM
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the consideration of revenue anticipated to be derived from criminal fines in planning for the state budget.

HCR 27 Author: White
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Spurger as the Knife Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.

HCR 40 Author: White
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 03/16/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 45 Author: White
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/29/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to bestow the Congressional Medal of Honor on Doris "Dorie" Miller for his heroism during World War II.

HJR 105 Author: White
Last Action: 03/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2017 3:24PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.

HR 32 Author: White
Last Action: 05/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2017 10:19AM
Caption: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day.

HR 53 Author: White
Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2017 6:08PM
Caption: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day.

HR 120 Author: White
Last Action: 01/25/2017 H Reported enrolled: Jan 25 2017 1:37PM
Caption: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day.

HR 265 Author: White
Last Action: 02/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2017 10:54PM
Caption: Congratulating Joseph Reyes of Kountze on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 266 Author: White
Last Action: 02/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2017 11:13PM
Caption: Congratulating Anthony Reyes of Kountze on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 352 Author: White
Last Action: 03/02/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2017 6:01PM
Caption: Congratulating Cooper Davis on earning the 2016 Professional Bull Riders World Champion title.

HR 431 Author: White
Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 16 2017 7:55PM
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2017, as TEX-21 Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

HR 437 Author: White
Last Action: 03/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2017 5:45PM
Caption: Congratulating Colton Engle of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 181 in Lumberton for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 706 Author: White
Last Action: 03/17/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2017 3:16PM
Caption: In memory of Joe Henry Copes of Woodville.

HR 707 Author: White
Last Action: 03/17/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2017 3:19PM
Caption: Congratulating Trenton Sell of Lumberton on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 708 Author: White
Last Action: 03/17/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2017 2:58PM
Caption: In memory of Aubrey Elton Cole Sr. of Buna.

HR 791 Author: White
Last Action: 03/17/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2017 6:03PM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep East Texas.

HR 877 Author: White
Last Action: 03/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2017 1:36PM
Caption: Commemorating the grand opening of the new building of Tyler County Country Church in Woodville.

HR 912 Author: White
Last Action: 03/28/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2017 5:46PM
Caption: Congratulating the Chester High School basketball team on advancing to the University Interscholastic League 1A state playoffs.

HR 960 Author: White
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 3:21PM
Caption: Congratulating the Silsbee High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 4A state championship.

HR 961 Author: White
Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 2:59PM
Caption: Commending the members of Cub Scout Pack 414 of Kirbyville for their service to their community.

HR 1051 Author: White
Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2017 2:31PM
Caption: Congratulating Brett May and Selah Cline of West Hardin High School on winning the UIL 2A cross-examination debate state championship.

HR 1082 Author: White
Last Action: 04/12/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2017 3:05PM
Caption: Congratulating Josh Clarke on his appointment to the board of the Chester Independent School District.

HR 1126 Author: White
Last Action: 04/12/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2017 3:55PM
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Bob Belt family on their selection as parade marshals for the 74th Tyler County Dogwood Festival.

HR 1127 Author: White
Last Action: 04/12/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2017 3:53PM
Caption: Congratulating Chase Nalley on being sworn in as a deputy of the Tyler County Sheriff's Office.

HR 1161 Author: White | Bailes
Last Action: 04/11/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2017 6:01PM
Caption: Congratulating Edward "Bubba" Miller of Huntsville on being named Mr. East Texas 2017.

HR 1229 Author: White
Last Action: 04/23/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2017 6:26PM
Caption: Recognizing September 30, 2017, as Czech Heritage Day in Texas.

HR 1230 Author: White
Last Action: 04/23/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2017 6:26PM
Caption: Recognizing Polish American Heritage Month in Texas and honoring the contributions of Poles and people of Polish descent to our state.

HR 1399 Author: White
Last Action: 05/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2017 1:57PM
Caption: Congratulating Bobby Denard of Buna High School on winning the THSWPA 3A state championship in the 259+ weight class.

HR 1420 Author: White
Last Action: 05/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2017 11:27AM
Caption: Congratulating the Newton County Jail on its recognition by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

HR 1522 Author: White
Last Action: 05/11/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2017 10:24AM
Caption: Congratulating the Jasper High School girls' soccer team on reaching the 2016-2017 UIL state semifinals.

HR 1779 Author: White
Last Action: 05/16/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2017 4:52PM
Caption: Recognizing May 7-13, 2017, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.

HR 1863 Author: White
Last Action: 05/15/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 15 2017 5:30PM
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Wentrcek Cavett of Austin.

HR 1999 Author: White
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 11:59AM
Caption: Commending Brock Joseph Barbay on his graduation as salutatorian of the Newton High School Class of 2017 and on his perfect attendance record.

HR 2071 Author: White
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 11:08AM
Caption: Recognizing July 19, 2017, as Back the Badge Day in Hardin County.

HR 2127 Author: White
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:58PM
Caption: Congratulating Karsten Walker on being named a winner of the 2017 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest.

HR 2133 Author: White
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 2:07PM
Caption: Honoring Elder Debra Battise-Kleinman of the Indian Presbyterian Church at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation for her service as Pastor of the Day.

HR 2208 Author: White | Ashby | Bailes | Clardy | Paddie
Last Action: 05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 4:26PM
Caption: Congratulating the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District on its 50th anniversary.

HR 2413 Author: White
Last Action: 05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 4:22PM
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Prairie View A&M band who have been selected to perform with the 369th Experience World War I Centennial Band.

HR 2416 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 12:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Jeff Edward Frazier Sr. on the success of his Michael's Sermon series of novels.

HR 2419 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 12:22PM
Caption: Commending John Daniel Hagan for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative James White.

HR 2420 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 12:32PM
Caption: Commending Natalie Renee Smith for her service as constituent services coordinator in the office of State Representative James White.

HR 2421 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 1:47PM
Caption: Commending Jake Breault for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative James White.

HR 2422 Author: White
Last Action: 05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 5:58PM
Caption: Commending Kari Pennington for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative James White.

HR 2423 Author: White
Last Action: 05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 5:55PM
Caption: Commending Janis Reinken for her service as chief clerk and general counsel of the House Corrections Committee.

HR 2424 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 12:21PM
Caption: Commending Saul Mendoza for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative James White.

HR 2426 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 12:20PM
Caption: Congratulating athletes from House District 19 who competed at the 2017 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 2536 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 1:32PM
Caption: Congratulating Deacon E. Generes DuFour on his retirement as director of the Criminal Justice Office of the Catholic Diocese of Austin.

HR 2648 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 9:12AM
Caption: Congratulating the students from House District 19 who competed at the 2017 UIL Academic State Meet.

HR 2649 Author: White
Last Action: 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 1:31PM
Caption: Congratulating J. C. and Dorothy Smith of Buna on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Joint Author (44):
HB 11 Author: Price | Turner | White | Bernal | Huberty
Last Action: 05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.

HB 12 Author: Price | Murr | Moody | Coleman | White
Last Action: 05/08/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.

HB 13 Author: Price | Turner | White | Clardy | Moody
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 06/14/2017 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation of a matching grant program to support community mental health programs for individuals experiencing mental illness and the coordination of certain behavioral health grants.

HB 39 Author: Wu | Raymond | Davis, Sarah | Rose | White
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/17/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies; authorizing a fee.

HB 56 Author: Flynn | White | Springer | Guillen | Metcalf
Last Action: 05/03/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties.

HB 57 Author: Flynn | Burkett | White | Minjarez | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.

HB 81 Author: Moody | Isaac | Dutton | White | Minjarez
Last Action: 05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.

HB 239 Author: Hernandez | White
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 05/29/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 245 Author: Johnson, Eric | Price | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Phillips
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty.

HB 351 Author: Canales | White | Collier | Leach | Murr
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 403 Author: Springer | White | Shaheen | Oliverson | Bell
Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.

HB 457 Author: Holland | Wray | Murphy | Lucio III | White
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.

HB 551 Author: Collier | White
Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged.

HB 574 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | White | Johnson, Eric | Wu | Coleman
Last Action: 05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.

HB 670 Author: Canales | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Dutton | Collier
Last Action: 05/08/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.

HB 821 Author: Shaheen | White
Last Action: 04/20/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 852 Author: Parker | Shaheen | White | VanDeaver | Koop
Last Action: 05/10/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program.

HB 1188 Author: Phelan | White | Deshotel | Meyer | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action: 05/08/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to three-point seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.

HB 1314 Author: Israel | White | Wu
Last Action: 05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the release on personal bond of a person who is pregnant.

HB 1404 Author: Allen | Guillen | White
Last Action: 05/05/2017 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.

HB 1418 Author: Raymond | Kuempel | Anderson, Rodney | White
Last Action: 02/28/2017 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 28 2017 11:36AM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring the registration of fantasy game operators; requiring a fee.

HB 1426 Author: Allen | White
Sponsor: Burton
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a certificate of relief from collateral consequences to certain persons placed on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, for certain criminal offenses.

HB 1450 Author: González, Mary | White
Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to designation of a governor's liaison for federally recognized Native American tribes.

HB 1457 Author: Raymond | Kuempel | Anderson, Rodney | Herrero | White
Last Action: 04/18/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to fantasy sports contests.

HB 1703 Author: Johnson, Jarvis | White
Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption: Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service.

HB 1870 Author: Johnson, Jarvis | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Deshotel | Giddings
Last Action: 05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to nonemergency medical transportation, shipping logistics, and coordination services for state agencies.

HB 1999 Author: Israel | Murphy | White | Moody | Arévalo
Sponsor: Burton
Last Action: 05/18/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a violation regarding the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor or the misrepresentation of age by a minor; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2068 Author: Phillips | Wilson | White
Sponsor: Miles
Last Action: 05/23/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.

HB 2107 Author: Lucio III | Isaac | White | Simmons | Sheffield
Last Action: 05/09/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.

HB 2159 Author: Giddings | White
Last Action: 05/12/2017 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.

HB 2223 Author: Giddings | White
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative.

HB 2338 Author: Bell | Flynn | Miller | White | Schaefer
Last Action: 05/08/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.

HB 2380 Author: Swanson | White | Huberty | Oliverson | Clardy
Last Action: 04/18/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.

HB 2453 Author: Lucio III | Geren | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action: 04/12/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.

HB 2766 Author: Sheffield | Zerwas | Miller | White | Raymond
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/23/2017 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities.

HB 2812 Author: Oliverson | White
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on security patrol vehicles.

HB 2883 Author: Allen | White
Last Action: 05/09/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the conditions of community supervision.

HB 2888 Author: Romero, Jr. | Johnson, Jarvis | Dutton | Thierry | White
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to an inmate's completion of classes or programs before being released on parole.

HB 2934 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | White
Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the civil consequences imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.

HB 3016 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Alonzo | Workman | Collier | White
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.

HB 3130 Author: Parker | White | Rose | Zerwas | Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an educational and vocational training pilot program for certain state jail felony defendants.

HB 3842 Author: Hinojosa, Gina | Minjarez | White
Last Action: 05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children.

HR 191 Author: Sanford | Leach | White | Anchia | Dukes
Last Action: 05/25/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2017 3:05PM
Caption: Recognizing the Armenian genocide.

HR 321 Author: Price | Moody | Coleman | White | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action: 02/09/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2017 2:26PM
Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2017, as Mental Illness Awareness Day at the State Capitol.

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