Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Ben Leman
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/19/2024

Number of Bills: 53

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (38):
HB 918 Author: Leman | White | Slawson | Hefner | Schaefer
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/03/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.

HB 919 Author: Leman | White | Krause | Harris | King, Ken
Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.

HB 1005 Author: Leman | Collier | Johnson, Ann | Smith | Hunter
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants.

HB 1006 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption: Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants.

HB 1007 Author: Leman | Guillen
Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption: Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain trafficking or prostitution related offenses.

HB 1008 Author: Leman | Guillen
Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption: Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain offenses committed against a child.

HB 1227 Author: Leman | Johnson, Jarvis | Klick | Frank | Neave
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to certain procedures regarding court-ordered financial support for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1228 Author: Leman
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.

HB 1229 Author: Leman | Oliverson | Hull | Klick | Leach
Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 4 2021 4:17PM
Caption: Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 1618 Author: Leman
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the number of signatures required on a petition filed in connection with an election to create certain hospital districts.

HB 1734 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/24/2021 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the sale of malt beverages by certain brewers to ultimate consumers for on- and off-premises consumption; providing administrative penalties.

HB 2041 Author: Leman
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.

HB 2042 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 15 2021 10:54AM
Caption: Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.

HB 2043 Author: Leman | Guillen | Murr | Harris | Spiller
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land and the liability for the additional tax imposed on such land if the use of the land changes as a result of a condemnation.

HB 2044 Author: Leman | Schofield
Last Action: 05/05/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.

HB 2080 Author: Leman | Meyer | Thierry | Jetton | Hefner
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to taxpayers' suits.

HB 2660 Author: Leman
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/15/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and management of the Star of the Republic Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.

HB 2665 Author: Leman
Last Action: 05/08/2021 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the size, terms, and election of boards of directors of certain insurance companies.

HB 3151 Author: Leman | Goldman | Harris | Meyer
Last Action: 05/10/2021 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies.

HB 3378 Author: Leman | Metcalf | Krause | Raymond | Leach
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to required agreement provisions regarding the playing of the national anthem for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.

HB 3379 Author: Leman | Bell, Keith | Gates | Smith | Middleton
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the duty to report child abuse and neglect.

HB 3380 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 22 2021 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.

HB 3381 Author: Leman | Goldman | Landgraf | Darby | King, Tracy O.
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to contract for the treatment of and sell drill cuttings.

HB 3633 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/30/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishing a High-Speed Rail Legislative Review Committee; authorizing a fee.

HB 4346 Author: Leman | Cain | Paul | Vasut | Schofield
Sponsor: Springer
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.

HB 4623 Author: Leman
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/22/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 22 2021 9:28PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HCR 15 Author: Leman
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.

HCR 35 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/11/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 11 2021 1:34PM
Caption: Designating March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

HCR 61 Author: Leman
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the Texas star mushroom as the official State Mushroom of Texas.

HR 209 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/23/2021 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2021 10:51AM
Caption: Congratulating Kevin Deramus on being named the 2020 Man of the Year by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Brenham Economic Development Foundation.

HR 210 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/23/2021 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2021 10:51AM
Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Eckermann on being named the 2020 Woman of the Year by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Brenham Economic Development Foundation.

HR 211 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2021 8:25AM
Caption: In memory of retired game warden Jack W. Kohleffel of Colorado County.

HR 255 Author: Leman
Last Action: 03/23/2021 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2021 11:11AM
Caption: Congratulating Tom Wilkinson Jr. on his retirement as executive director of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments.

HR 679 Author: Leman
Last Action: 04/27/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2021 10:44AM
Caption: Congratulating the Iola High School volleyball team on winning the 2020 UIL 2A state championship.

HR 680 Author: Leman
Last Action: 04/27/2021 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2021 10:51AM
Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Burleson County.

HR 901 Author: Leman
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2021 8:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Finus Odell Tyler of Sealy on his 100th birthday.

HR 1204 Author: Leman
Last Action: 05/26/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2021 12:02PM
Caption: Congratulating the Brenham High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC team on winning the overall title at the 2021 national championship.

HR 1205 Author: Leman
Last Action: 05/26/2021 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2021 1:03PM
Caption: In memory of Stephen Kent Balas of Eagle Lake.

Joint Author (15):
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 448 Author: Bailes | Burns | Ashby | Harris | Leman
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.

HB 635 Author: Krause | Schaefer | Metcalf | White | Leman
Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.

HB 818 Author: Cole | Thompson, Senfronia | Bell, Keith | Holland | Leman
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense.

HB 901 Author: Burns | Burrows | González, Mary | Leman | Sherman, Sr.
Last Action: 03/30/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.

HB 964 Author: Darby | Geren | King, Tracy O. | Craddick | Leman
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the treatment, recycling for beneficial use, or disposal of drill cuttings.

HB 1715 Author: Buckley | Ashby | Leman | Anderson
Last Action: 04/14/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to provision of broadband infrastructure and connectivity by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

HB 1739 Author: Romero, Jr. | Leman | Patterson
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to certain contracts regarding airports operated by or on behalf of a local government.

HB 2106 Author: Perez | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Leman | Moody
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2308 Author: Gates | Frank | Leman | Minjarez | Rose
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 2349 Author: Noble | Patterson | Leman
Last Action: 04/27/2021 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.

HB 2796 Author: Patterson | King, Phil | Slawson | Metcalf | Leman
Last Action: 04/14/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

HB 3310 Author: Ellzey | Ashby | Harris | Leman | Metcalf
Last Action: 03/19/2021 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 19 2021 2:52PM
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project.

HB 3311 Author: Ellzey | Ashby | Harris | Leman
Last Action: 03/19/2021 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 19 2021 2:52PM
Caption: Relating to the composition of the statewide passenger rail system coordinated by the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 3628 Author: Schaefer | White | Harris | Leman | Guillen
Last Action: 04/09/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.

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