Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 130

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (85):
HB 542 Author: Raymond | Lopez, Ray
Last Action: 04/18/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.

HB 543 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.

HB 558 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.

HB 560 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/18/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.

HB 561 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.

HB 562 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Flores
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board.

HB 563 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to honesty in state taxation.

HB 564 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a study on energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.

HB 566 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military facility.

HB 570 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.

HB 573 Author: Raymond | Harless
Last Action: 05/04/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders.

HB 576 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/26/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.

HB 578 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.

HB 580 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.

HB 581 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.

HB 582 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

HB 583 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.

HB 585 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.

HB 588 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/11/2023 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.

HB 610 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.

HB 835 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption: Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.

HB 836 Author: Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.

HB 837 Author: Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes.

HB 876 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/05/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the purchase of a United States flag or Texas flag by a governmental agency.

HB 1415 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/19/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.

HB 1554 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to disclosure of a beneficiary to a funeral director under a life insurance policy.

HB 1719 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees and issuing fee permits; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 1720 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.

HB 1721 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of oil and gas waste; imposing a fee.

HB 1722 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the oil and gas infrastructure security division within the Railroad Commission of Texas.

HB 1723 Author: Raymond | Button
Last Action: 05/09/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to requiring the Department of Information Resources to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of small businesses.

HB 1724 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to the submission of personal contact information by certain local government officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments.

HB 1935 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/08/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption: Relating to a study on best practices in STEM programs at minority-serving public institutions of higher education and to a grant program to implement those practices.

HB 1939 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/03/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in Webb County.

HB 2131 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 2251 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to computerized fee records in criminal cases.

HB 2525 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.

HB 2540 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel.

HB 2542 Author: Raymond | Leo-Wilson
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.

HB 2543 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the conviction integrity unit within the office of the attorney general.

HB 2807 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/05/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of a transportation protection agreement as a prepaid funeral benefit.

HB 2864 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/10/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program.

HB 2865 Author: Raymond | Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain retired and former justices and judges.

HB 2995 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the prescribing of medical cannabis for medical use to certain veterans with combat-related injuries or medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

HB 3526 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Springer
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the application of a municipal building code to the construction of a solar pergola.

HB 4103 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition.

HB 4237 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.

HB 4288 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.

HB 4313 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the safety standards of certain rail employees; requiring an occupational permit.

HB 4582 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain public schools in providing salaries to school security personnel.

HB 4860 Author: Raymond | Shine
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.

HB 4883 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court and certain individuals for the reasonable costs of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy.

HB 4889 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of acupuncture services by a chiropractor under a certificate issued by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

HB 4892 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to physical security and cybersecurity practices for certain utilities that provide electricity service and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.

HB 4895 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.

HB 5018 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain payment recovery efforts by managed care organizations under Medicaid or the child health plan program.

HB 5072 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to a study on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to veterans and low-income families.

HB 5073 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/20/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.

HB 5084 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.

HB 5265 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for certain inpatient mental health services.

HB 5401 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/03/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Webb County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose fees.

HB 5405 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conversion of the Legacy Water Control and Improvement District to the Legacy Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HCR 7 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

HCR 13 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the TWC building the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building.

HCR 55 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/13/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.

HJR 33 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.

HJR 40 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.

HJR 41 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of money dedicated by general law.

HJR 42 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.

HJR 43 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

HJR 44 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.

HJR 92 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.

HJR 93 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee.

HR 109 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2023 4:45PM
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo.

HR 141 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/03/2023 H Filed
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2023, as Laredo Day at the State Capitol.

HR 153 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2023 4:07PM
Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2023, as Laredo Day at the State Capitol.

HR 172 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 14 2023 7:18PM
Caption: Congratulating Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán on being named the 2023 Señor Internacional by LULAC Council No. 12 in Laredo.

HR 173 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 14 2023 7:18PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Maria-Elena Giner on being named the 2023 Señora Internacional by LULAC Council No. 12 in Laredo.

HR 218 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:28PM
Caption: Honoring Tom Brady for his National Football League career and his civic engagement.

HR 290 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 3:09PM
Caption: Honoring Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning for their NFL careers and their civic engagement.

HR 291 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 3:25PM
Caption: Honoring Petra Deeter for her contributions as founder of the Victim to Hero Institute.

HR 435 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2023 3:53PM
Caption: Urging the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand their comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs.

HR 506 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:51AM
Caption: Paying tribute to the Spanish military leader and American Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Gálvez.

HR 507 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 10:03AM
Caption: Recognizing Macharaviaya, Spain, on its 2023 Fourth of July celebration.

HR 1476 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 4:34PM
Caption: Congratulating Riazul Mia on his retirement as assistant city manager of Laredo.

Joint Author (45):
HB 2 Author: Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond
Last Action: 05/02/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal and administration.

HB 7 Author: Guillen | Raymond | Muñoz, Jr. | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action: 05/27/2023 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

HB 90 Author: Patterson | Buckley | Cook | Raymond | Shine
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.

HB 339 Author: Howard | Guerra | Raymond
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.

HB 591 Author: Capriglione | Guillen | Raymond | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Blanco
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for gas produced from certain wells that is consumed near the well and would otherwise have been lawfully vented or flared.

HB 623 Author: Harris, Cody | Raymond | Anderson
Last Action: 04/27/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.

HB 724 Author: Howard | Raymond
Last Action: 05/01/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.

HB 763 Author: Morales, Christina | Guerra | Longoria | Raymond | Anchía
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.

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 969 Author: Cook | Raymond | Lujan
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 1236 Author: Oliverson | Raymond | Plesa
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of and certain determinations regarding emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plan coverage.

HB 1251 Author: Plesa | Thierry | Patterson | Guillen | Raymond
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.

HB 1283 Author: Oliverson | Raymond | Harless | Jetton | Garcia
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to prescription drug formularies applicable to the Medicaid managed care program.

HB 1392 Author: Craddick | Guillen | Hunter | Raymond | Darby
Last Action: 05/04/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.

HB 1592 Author: Oliverson | Martinez Fischer | Raymond | Jones, Jolanda | Plesa
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured or self-funded employee welfare benefit plans.

HB 1931 Author: Rogers | Guillen | Harris, Cody | Slawson | Raymond
Last Action: 03/08/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption: Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

HB 2090 Author: Manuel | Bailes | Guillen | Raymond | Cain
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an elective course on community safety, firearm safety, and mental health for certain public high school students.

HB 2121 Author: Paul | Raymond | Murr
Sponsor: Springer
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption: Relating to the form of a rendition statement or property report used to render property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 2127 Author: Burrows | Meyer | Goldman | King, Ken | Raymond
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state or federal law on certain municipal and county regulation.

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 2229 Author: Goodwin | Thompson, Senfronia | Sherman, Sr. | Raymond | Leach
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.

HB 2518 Author: Bell, Keith | Raymond | Guillen | Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2544 Author: Campos | Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Garcia | Morales Shaw
Last Action: 04/27/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee.

HB 2555 Author: Metcalf | Raymond
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to transmission and distribution system resiliency planning by and cost recovery for electric utilities.

HB 2737 Author: Ashby | Thierry | Raymond
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.

HB 2983 Author: Oliverson | Rose | Raymond | Manuel | Thierry
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to provide medical nutrition assistance to certain Medicaid recipients in this state.

HB 3162 Author: Klick | Bonnen | Raymond | Frank | Oliverson
Sponsor: Springer
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of certain patients, including a review of directives and decisions.

HB 3325 Author: Goodwin | Raymond
Last Action: 04/14/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice by an appraisal district to an owner of residential property of the owner's potential eligibility for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property and the manner in which certain owners may apply for the exemption.

HB 3490 Author: Rogers | Raymond | Cain | Holland
Last Action: 05/03/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.

HB 3599 Author: Thierry | Swanson | Raymond | Landgraf
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for, and registration fees for motor vehicles owned by, certain nonprofit food banks.

HB 3640 Author: Noble | Raymond | Thierry | Klick
Last Action: 04/26/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property other than a residence homestead that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.

HB 3757 Author: Wilson | Raymond | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/12/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses and to the information required to be included in a tax bill.

HB 3782 Author: Guillen | Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Muñoz, Jr. | Lopez, Janie
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Referred to Border Security
Caption: Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.

HB 3891 Author: Harrison | Raymond
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the audit of claims and recovery of overpayments by Medicaid recovery audit contractors.

HB 3899 Author: Troxclair | Burrows | Bonnen | Raymond | Meyer
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption: Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain local government corporations.

HB 4220 Author: Clardy | Raymond | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman.

HB 4478 Author: Button | Noble | Raymond | Thierry | Shine
Last Action: 04/17/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HB 4590 Author: Orr | Spiller | Slawson | Raymond | Metcalf
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri

HB 4627 Author: Klick | Raymond
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the alternative electronic visit verification system recognized under Medicaid.

HB 4903 Author: Dorazio | Capriglione | Raymond | Harris, Cody | Stucky
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and the establishment of a digital currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.

HJR 1 Author: Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond
Last Action: 05/02/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

HJR 27 Author: Craddick | Darby | Hunter | Guillen | Raymond
Last Action: 05/04/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

HJR 47 Author: Harris, Cody | Raymond | Guillen | Ashby | Clardy
Last Action: 05/02/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.

HJR 132 Author: Hefner | Meyer | Vasut | Burrows | Raymond
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual net worth or wealth tax.

HJR 150 Author: Noble | Thierry | Klick | Raymond
Last Action: 05/02/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.

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