Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Steve Toth
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 78

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (59):
HB 67 Author: Toth | Goodwin
Last Action: 04/19/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to restrictive covenants related to swimming pool enclosures.

HB 68 Author: Toth | Parker | Noble | Bell, Cecil
Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption: Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

HB 69 Author: Toth
Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption: Relating to prohibiting abortion at or after 12 weeks post-fertilization.

HB 75 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/16/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.

HB 77 Author: Toth | Collier | Sanford | Vasut | Moody
Last Action: 05/06/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the death penalty for a defendant whose conviction is based solely on certain evidence.

HB 83 Author: Toth | Cortez
Last Action: 04/08/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the dates a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.

HB 85 Author: Toth
Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption: Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.

HB 96 Author: Toth
Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 99 Author: Toth | Guillen
Last Action: 04/28/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the possession of two ounces or less of marihuana; authorizing a fee.

HB 101 Author: Toth
Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption: Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests.

HB 112 Author: Toth | White | Bell, Cecil
Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

HB 114 Author: Toth
Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
Caption: Relating to restrictions on certain state agency actions relating to high-speed rail projects.

HB 148 Author: Toth | Craddick | Collier | Leman
Sponsor: Alvarado
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses based on assaultive conduct.

HB 763 Author: Toth
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the handling of illicit alcoholic beverages seized by a peace officer.

HB 1015 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption: Relating to an education microgrant pilot program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.

HB 1212 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.

HB 1623 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/09/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 9 2021 2:21PM
Caption: Relating to personhood rights for born and preborn human beings.

HB 1978 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 15 2021 10:54AM
Caption: Relating to a state of disaster declared by the governor because of COVID-19.

HB 1979 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Elections: Mar 15 2021 10:54AM
Caption: Relating to identification of early voting ballots voted by mail by electronic code.

HB 2282 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 15 2021 4:50PM
Caption: Relating to district and county attorney counsel in federal enforcement of laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunitions within the State of Texas.

HB 2284 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the physical presence of a borrower at the closing of a home equity loan.

HB 2360 Author: Toth | Anderson
Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2021 4:50PM
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 2693 Author: Toth | Cain | Harris | Vasut | Burrows
Last Action: 03/17/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 17 2021 11:03AM
Caption: Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.

HB 3105 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/19/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2021 2:52PM
Caption: Relating to unlawful acts and practices of social media platforms; providing a civil penalty.

HB 3106 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/19/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2021 2:52PM
Caption: Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.

HB 3589 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to civil liability of a local entity or institution of higher education official directing certain immigration law violations.

HB 3592 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.

HB 3593 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to the generation of electricity using a wind-powered generation facility.

HB 3716 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2021 4:23PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

HB 3726 Author: Toth | Metcalf
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2021 4:23PM
Caption: Relating to immunization requirements for admission to public schools.

HB 3955 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/29/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Caption: Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.

HB 3979 Author: Toth | Leach | Metcalf | Bonnen | Parker
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools.

HB 3987 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/29/2021 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Caption: Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities.

HB 4029 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/08/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the division of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 152.

HB 4244 Author: Toth
Last Action: 04/20/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a representative payee or fiduciary for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 4251 Author: Toth
Last Action: 04/30/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public libraries as voter registration agencies.

HB 4550 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/29/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income.

HB 4595 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/08/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 4651 Author: Toth
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 203; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HJR 7 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature.

HJR 8 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.

HJR 42 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain powers of the governor in issuing orders or proclamations and specifying the powers of the legislature in special sessions called following certain disaster or emergency declarations.

HJR 104 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/10/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.

HR 171 Author: Toth
Last Action: 03/18/2021 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2021 5:34PM
Caption: Commemorating the 15th anniversary of Eagle's Nest Ministries of Conroe.

HR 434 Author: Toth
Last Action: 04/07/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2021 12:05PM
Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands on being named the best city to live in America by Niche.com.

HR 547 Author: Toth
Last Action: 04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 12:51PM
Caption: Congratulating Bryce Wishoun of Spring on receiving four STEM NOVA Awards from the Boy Scouts of America.

HR 637 Author: Toth
Last Action: 04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:02AM
Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School girls' swimming and diving team on winning the 2021 6A state championship.

HR 638 Author: Toth
Last Action: 04/20/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2021 10:03AM
Caption: Congratulating architect Robert Heineman of The Woodlands on his retirement.

HR 766 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2021 5:40PM
Caption: Commending Tammy McRae for her service as president of the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas.

HR 891 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2021 8:55AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. William Varner of The Woodlands.

HR 904 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2021 9:52AM
Caption: Congratulating Alex Sutton on his retirement as co-president of The Woodlands Development Company.

HR 905 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2021 9:52AM
Caption: Congratulating Deputy Chief Jerry Bittner on his retirement from The Woodlands Fire Department.

HR 1419 Author: Toth
Last Action: 05/31/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2021 1:04PM
Caption: Congratulating St. Luke's Health-The Woodlands Hospital on its designation as a Level III Maternal Facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

HR 1420 Author: Toth | Metcalf | Bell, Cecil | Bailes | Ashby
Last Action: 06/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2021 9:02PM
Caption: Congratulating Congressman Kevin Brady on his retirement from the United States House of Representatives.

HR 1804 Author: Toth
Last Action: 06/03/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2021 3:18PM
Caption: In memory of Thomas R. Early of The Woodlands.

HR 1805 Author: Toth
Last Action: 06/03/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2021 3:16PM
Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands College Park High School girls' golf team on its participation in the 2021 UIL Golf State Tournament.

HR 1806 Author: Toth
Last Action: 06/03/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2021 2:41PM
Caption: Congratulating Zac Winton of The John Cooper School in The Woodlands on his admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

HR 1807 Author: Toth
Last Action: 06/03/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2021 3:42PM
Caption: Congratulating Ben DeLoit of The John Cooper School in The Woodlands on his admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

HR 2095 Author: Toth
Last Action: 06/03/2021 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2021 5:12PM
Caption: In memory of the Reverend Donald R. Gebert of The Woodlands.

Joint Author (19):
HB 441 Author: Zwiener | Collier | White | Dutton | Toth
Last Action: 05/03/2021 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee.

HB 582 Author: Cole | Toth | VanDeaver | Howard | Lopez
Last Action: 05/10/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.

HB 682 Author: Minjarez | Toth | Canales | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 04/08/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to request an administrative review of the department's findings after an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 834 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Toth | Collier | Cason | Sherman, Sr.
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/21/2021 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.

HB 977 Author: Metcalf | Toth
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/26/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a petition filed for a place on the ballot for the board of directors for the Montgomery County Hospital District.

HB 1070 Author: Harris | Anderson | Toth
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/15/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the performance of pest control work by persons who hold a commercial or noncommercial applicator license issued by the Department of Agriculture.

HB 1215 Author: Bell, Cecil | King, Phil | Metcalf | Toth
Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption: Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.

HB 1399 Author: Krause | Oliverson | Toth | Hefner | Parker
Last Action: 05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.

HB 1468 Author: Bell, Keith | Huberty | Toth | González, Mary | Dutton
Sponsor: Taylor
Last Action: 05/30/2021 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to a local remote learning program operated by a public school.

HB 1548 Author: Bell, Cecil | Guillen | Gates | Toth
Last Action: 05/17/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.

HB 1683 Author: Landgraf | Guillen | Ellzey | Toth | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/13/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.

HB 1776 Author: Bell, Keith | Allison | Harris | Toth
Last Action: 05/10/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.

HB 2004 Author: Ashby | White | Bailes | Anderson | Toth
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a limitation on liability and sanctions in connection with certain prescribed burns.

HB 2205 Author: Romero, Jr. | Holland | Toth
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to applicability of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to certain pools, spas, and other swimming areas.

HB 2569 Author: Cortez | Toth | Guillen
Last Action: 05/14/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the dates a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.

HB 2675 Author: Guillen | Morales, Eddie | Toth | Gates
Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.

HB 3644 Author: Ashby | Toth | Patterson
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a memorial monument dedicated to emergency medical services personnel on the Capitol grounds.

HB 3880 Author: Dutton | Huberty | Guillen | Toth
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 05/28/2021 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.

HJR 130 Author: Cain | Middleton | Harris | Schaefer | Toth
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from expanding eligibility for Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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