Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Senfronia Thompson
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/26/2023

Number of Bills: 79

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (63):
HB 15 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Craddick | Buckley
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas.

HB 54 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Lalani | Davis | Rose | Morales, Christina
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

HB 102 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/27/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

HB 137 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas.

HB 182 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole.

HB 247 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.

HB 270 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.

HB 286 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.

HB 311 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.

HB 327 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.

HB 340 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.

HB 350 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Jetton
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a registry for and requiring the registration of certain unmanned teller machines; imposing a fee; providing a civil penalty.

HB 355 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.

HB 361 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

HB 369 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B.

HB 381 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Leach | Cook
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.

HB 388 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for the possession of a small amount of marihuana.

HB 392 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Sherman, Sr.
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.

HB 410 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Cain
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.

HB 412 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.

HB 413 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.

HB 415 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the duty of a peace officer to request and render aid for an injured person.

HB 418 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.

HB 424 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to create a county ethics commission.

HB 431 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.

HB 444 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy.

HB 487 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women following a pregnancy.

HB 723 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history.

HB 1024 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Kuempel | Hernandez | Darby | Allen
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Committee report distributed: Mar 24 2023 8:18AM
Caption: Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.

HB 1258 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.

HB 1263 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Walle | Wu
Last Action: 03/28/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks at high school campuses located in certain municipalities.

HB 1682 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to state funding for school districts to which an academically unacceptable school district is annexed.

HB 1834 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Jetton
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption: Relating to reimbursement rates for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.

HB 2234 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/28/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain classrooms including classrooms that provide special education services.

HB 2237 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the child first grant program.

HB 2313 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.

HB 2360 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.

HB 2382 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal.

HB 2391 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.

HB 2392 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Allen
Last Action: 03/09/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas.

HB 2519 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public, to public entity liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.

HB 2521 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on the use of a neck restraint by a peace officer during a search or arrest.

HB 2980 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.

HB 3041 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the manner of executing certain anatomical gift records.

HB 3184 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to guardianships and the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with guardianship proceedings.

HB 3451 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3758 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.

HB 3772 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

HB 3786 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the rights of crime victims.

HB 3787 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to an agreement with a private entity for dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems.

HB 4115 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Bell, Cecil
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse and greyhound racing by the Texas Racing Commission; creating a criminal offense.

HB 4147 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.

HB 4509 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to creating the criminal offense of child grooming.

HB 4763 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems.

HB 5195 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to education, programming, and services for certain children awaiting criminal proceedings.

HB 5211 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain medically necessary therapeutic nutritional formulas.

HJR 11 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.

HJR 135 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Craddick | Buckley
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and establishing the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund for the purposes of scientific research of all forms of mental health and human brain disease and disorders.

HJR 166 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/15/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by a person's estate for a homicide.

HR 300 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2023 1:47PM
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 361 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/27/2023 H Filed
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Houston Independent School District.

HR 486 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:50AM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Houston Independent School District.

HR 587 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Resolutions Calendars: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: In memory of Jimmy Don Blair.

Joint Author (16):
HB 12 Author: Rose | Thompson, Senfronia | Walle | Thierry | Howard
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the duration of services provided under Medicaid to women following a pregnancy.

HB 16 Author: Moody | Thompson, Senfronia | Johnson, Ann | Leach | Cook
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and planning and funding for services for children in the juvenile justice system.

HB 130 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Hernandez | Schofield
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County.

HB 206 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Rose | Howard | Jetton
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.

HB 213 Author: Moody | Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Buckley | Cook
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.

HB 252 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Jones, Jolanda | Guillen | Allen
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information of a criminal defendant who has successfully completed a specialty court program.

HB 1277 Author: Cain | Moody | Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Patterson
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.

HB 1433 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.

HB 1441 Author: Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the mailing address of certain campaign treasurers in appointments and reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.

HB 1626 Author: Allen | Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Hull
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.

HB 1898 Author: Jetton | Rose | Price | Allison | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

HB 2229 Author: Goodwin | Thompson, Senfronia | Sherman, Sr. | Raymond | Leach
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence.

HB 3780 Author: Allen | Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Bailes
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to public school system accountability.

HB 4059 Author: King, Ken | Kacal | Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Burrows
Last Action: 03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.

HJR 107 Author: Price | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.

HR 202 Author: Allen | Thompson, Senfronia | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2023 2:59PM
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol.

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