Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. J. M. Lozano
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 93

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (69):
HB 634 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

HB 639 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: LaMantia
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the number of temporary licenses to conduct bingo issued to certain authorized organizations in a calendar year.

HB 861 Author: Lozano | Orr
Last Action: 04/20/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

HB 1157 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 05/18/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.

HB 1218 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1249 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for public school counselors.

HB 1376 Author: Lozano | Rogers | Plesa
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.

HB 1533 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.

HB 1571 Author: Lozano | Rose | González, Mary | Jetton
Last Action: 03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.

HB 1611 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons.

HB 1612 Author: Lozano | Spiller
Last Action: 04/04/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for and charges for service from public drinking water supply systems.

HB 1895 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to the method to be used by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to determine the market value for ad valorem tax purposes of the real property of a recreational vehicle park.

HB 1936 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/08/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption: Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2069 Author: Lozano | Cunningham
Last Action: 03/08/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption: Relating to minimum standards for entry safety point protocols and infrastructure for school districts and charter schools.

HB 2130 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to the method to be used by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to determine the market value for ad valorem tax purposes of the real property of a manufactured home community.

HB 2209 Author: Lozano | Raymond
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.

HB 2222 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/30/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain eligibility requirements for grants under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.

HB 2367 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of residential amenity rentals by a political subdivision; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 2421 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the reenactment of expired provisions of the Texas Economic Development Act.

HB 2422 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for tools and equipment of skilled trade workers for a limited period.

HB 2457 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.

HB 2463 Author: Lozano | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 2611 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by certain holders of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

HB 2731 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/03/2023 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a member of the State Board of Education to request an attorney general opinion.

HB 2880 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 2929 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.

HB 3012 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/05/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.

HB 3163 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 3310 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to deadlines for the claims appraisal process of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 3311 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the process of selecting representatives of the insurance industry to serve on the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 3319 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the composition of the port commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.

HB 3320 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Relating to the composition of the port commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.

HB 3598 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.

HB 3601 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to a bona fide offer for the acquisition of real property through condemnation.

HB 3605 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to certain criminal conduct involving agricultural land, including the justified use of force or deadly force to protect agricultural land from that conduct, and to civil liability arising out of certain justified threats to use force or deadly force; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3622 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the sales tax imposed on real property repair and remodeling.

HB 3718 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision to issue an order closing a business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HB 3719 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of face covering mandates by this state and political subdivisions of this state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; providing exceptions.

HB 3720 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on a political subdivision limiting or prohibiting a school activity or service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HB 3721 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

HB 3722 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the submission of certain state agency rules for review by the regulatory compliance division in the office of the governor.

HB 3844 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 04/11/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.

HB 3934 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 04/26/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting iron or steel products; authorizing a fee.

HB 4072 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the verification disclosure of the contents of oil and gas waste stored in pits at commercial oil and gas waste disposal facilities.

HB 4073 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: Alvarado
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the renewal of certain expired certificates issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; authorizing a fee.

HB 4079 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the requirements for issuance of export documentation by a customs broker for purposes of sales and use taxes.

HB 4354 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a mitigation and preparedness program and a fortified homes program administered by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 4483 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute regarding the economic impact of navigation districts on the state and local economies.

HB 4522 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 04/20/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.

HB 4651 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to compensation for health care services under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act

HCR 11 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Urging the president of the United States to keep Title 42 in place.

HR 82 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 02/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 14 2023 7:17PM
Caption: Granting permission for the use of the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives by Skills USA on February 20, 2023.

HR 118 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 02/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2023 2:46PM
Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2023, as Bee County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 119 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 02/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 14 2023 7:18PM
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2023, as Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 198 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:14PM
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Kleberg County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 199 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:28PM
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2023, as San Patricio County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 214 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2023 2:49PM
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 216 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:52PM
Caption: Recognizing March 9, 2023, as Calhoun County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 664 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 5:12PM
Caption: Congratulating Jorge Antonio Borrego and Alexandria Cisneros Borrego on the birth of their son, Jace Antonio Borrego.

HR 665 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 6:08PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) Manuel Lopez.

HR 1491 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 4:58PM
Caption: Commemorating the christening of the USS Kingsville.

HR 1758 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 9:20AM
Caption: Congratulating Richard Max Callahan of Canton on achieving his goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks.

HR 2010 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 8:36PM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Kingsville.

HR 2011 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 8:38PM
Caption: Commemorating the 2023 Stars, Stripes, and Sizzle BBQ Cook-off.

HR 2012 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 8:21PM
Caption: In memory of Alberto "Beto" Maldonado of Kingsville.

HR 2013 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 8:41PM
Caption: Congratulating Gtek Communications in Portland on its 20th anniversary.

HR 2099 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:09PM
Caption: Commending Jon Whatley for his service to the Odem-Edroy Independent School District Board of Trustees.

HR 2106 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 2:38PM
Caption: Congratulating Brandon W. Barrera on his election as the Kleberg County justice of the peace for Precinct No. 2.

HR 2193 Author: Lozano
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:10PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Frank B. Ashley III on his retirement as senior professor and executive associate dean of the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Joint Author (24):
HB 20 Author: Schaefer | Harrison | Lozano | Leo-Wilson | Troxclair
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Returned to committee: May 9 2023 10:52PM
Caption: Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

HB 140 Author: González, Mary | Frank | Lozano | Noble | Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to individuals who are deaf-blind.

HB 249 Author: Rogers | Lozano | Darby | Harris, Cody | Buckley
Last Action: 05/02/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.

HB 459 Author: Hull | González, Mary | Cain | Moody | Lozano
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints or chemical irritants on certain public school students.

HB 800 Author: Guillen | Raymond | Muñoz, Jr. | Lozano | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor: Flores
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 1927 Author: Hull | Dutton | Lozano | Johnson, Ann | Landgraf
Last Action: 05/08/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a parent's right to intervene in the apprehension by a peace officer of a child for an emergency detention and certain requirements and restrictions applicable to an emergency detention.

HB 2071 Author: Jetton | Harris, Cody | DeAyala | Cortez | Lozano
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain public facilities, including public facilities used to provide affordable housing.

HB 2404 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Lozano | Price | Rose
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for functional family therapy services.

HB 2606 Author: Canales | Lozano
Last Action: 05/05/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.

HB 2638 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Lozano | Price | Rose
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for multisystemic therapy services.

HB 2673 Author: Hull | Capriglione | Slawson | Lozano | Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 05/18/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.

HB 2822 Author: Garcia | Gervin-Hawkins | Campos | Lozano | Rose
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

HB 2843 Author: Kuempel | Rose | Davis | Lozano
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.

HB 2856 Author: Swanson | Schofield | Oliverson | Cain | Lozano
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the requirements for applications for low income housing tax credits for developments financed through the private activity bond program.

HB 3189 Author: Garcia | Rose | Lozano | Shaheen | Johnson, Ann
Last Action: 04/26/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to information provided to an individual identified as a potential relative or designated caregiver of a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 3385 Author: Leo-Wilson | Morrison | Vasut | Lozano | Garcia
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to establishing the oyster advisory committee of the Parks and Wildlife Department.

HB 3639 Author: Morales, Christina | Lozano | Rose | Garcia | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to active shooter response training for peace officers, including school district peace officers and school resource officers.

HB 3788 Author: Garcia | Howard | Talarico | Lozano
Last Action: 04/17/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 3833 Author: Lopez, Janie | Bowers | Flores | Lozano | Cunningham
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.

HB 4777 Author: Plesa | Lozano | Dutton | Johnson, Ann | Allison
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers.

HB 4885 Author: Landgraf | Lozano | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to programs established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.

HCR 71 Author: González, Jessica | Lozano | Neave Criado | Guillen | Flores
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.

HJR 144 Author: Canales | Goldman | Cain | Lozano | Hunter
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for roadways for seaports, airports, spaceports, land ports of entry, and international bridges.

HR 1729 Author: Martinez | Thompson, Senfronia | Lozano | Metcalf
Last Action: 05/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2023 2:35PM
Caption: Honoring the participants in the 2023 Sam Houston State University Austin Internship Program.

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