Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Pete Gallego
79th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 115

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (104):
HB 1975 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/30/2005 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to eligibility for participation in the group benefits program established under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.

HB 1976 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/18/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties.

HB 1977 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Gallegos
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the presentation of Star of Texas awards to peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who are killed or sustain serious or fatal injuries in the line of duty.

HB 1978 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Star of Texas license plates.

HB 2256 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 05/27/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the terms of court of the 112th Judicial District.

HB 2257 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the speed limit on certain highways in rural counties.

HB 2367 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.

HB 2582 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/12/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College for certain purposes and exempting the property and projects financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

HB 2684 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/10/2005 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of glass containers within the boundaries of a state-owned riverbed; providing criminal penalties.

HB 2685 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of gratuities by certain employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department.

HB 2686 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/11/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.

HB 2687 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/16/2005 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.

HB 2688 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/16/2005 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the total amount of tuition and compulsory fees charged by public institutions of higher education.

HB 2689 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a temporary moratorium on the authority of the General Land Office to lease the right to produce groundwater from state land or facilitate a water marketing initiative.

HB 2690 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/16/2005 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.

HB 2691 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/27/2005 H Considered by s/c in work session
Caption: Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas National Guard.

HB 2692 Author: Gallego | Naishtat
Last Action: 03/30/2005 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation.

HB 3189 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to sell or convey the Presidio International Bridge.

HB 3209 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rights of landowners and their lessees and assigns in groundwater.

HB 3210 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures made by professional corporations.

HB 3396 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/04/2005 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the use of the substance pancuronium bromide to execute an inmate sentenced to death.

HB 3397 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/06/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects.

HB 3420 Author: Gallego | Madden | Hill | Cook, Robby
Last Action: 04/26/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers of a municipal hospital authority.

HB 3471 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/25/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the leasing of and export of groundwater from public school land; imposing a fee.

HB 3484 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/09/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Val Verde County Groundwater Conservation District.

HB 3495 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/09/2005 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the amount of export fees the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District may assess.

HB 3538 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/09/2005 H Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the territory of the Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District.

HCR 85 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/27/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint a joint interim committee to study issues relating to the importation of radioactive waste into Texas.

HCR 131 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Friends of Monahans Sandhills State Park for its efforts to promote and sustain this important geological treasure throughout the past half-century.

HCR 202 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza and Mariasun Aramburuzabala on their marriage.

HCR 237 Author: Gallego | Moreno, Paul
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Jose Montemayor for his outstanding public service on the occasion of his retirement as Texas insurance commissioner.

HR 315 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2005 8:06AM
Caption: In memory of Bill Golden of Alpine.

HR 471 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2005 8:06AM
Caption: Honoring the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its annual banquet.

HR 601 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Roberto Antonio Cuellar of Del Rio.

HR 602 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: In memory of James "Jim" Murdoch of Del Rio.

HR 603 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Honoring John A. Sheedy IV on being named Del Rio's Firefighter of the Year.

HR 604 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: In memory of Sidney "Sid" Walker Cowan, Jr. of Del Rio.

HR 605 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: In memory of Roxie Bess Brockman Bradley of Del Rio.

HR 606 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Congratulating Joey De Luna on being named the 2004 Firefighter of the Year by the Val Verde County Rural Volunteer Fire Department.

HR 607 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Honoring the International Good Neighbor Council on its 50th anniversary.

HR 608 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: In memory of Felix R. Barrera, Jr., of Del Rio.

HR 609 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Honoring Claudio and Edelmira Sotelo of Del Rio on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 610 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Paying tribute to the San Felipe Del Rio Veterans Honor Guard.

HR 651 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Honoring Joe E. Dueqez, Richard D. Urban, Jr., and Bobby White for their courageous actions.

HR 652 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/17/2005 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Honoring the Texas Lyceum Association on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

HR 653 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: In memory of Maxine Haislip of Terlingua.

HR 654 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: In memory of C. M. Kahl of Marfa.

HR 655 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Commemorating the restoration of the Val Verde County Courthouse.

HR 656 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 03/18/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2005 8:07AM
Caption: Honoring Joni M. Jordan of Del Rio on her receipt of the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Employment Opportunity Award.

HR 771 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Honoring Pastor Edward Goodman Eskew on his 79th birthday and for his contributions to his community.

HR 915 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Travis Allen Babbitt of Sabinal.

HR 916 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: Honoring the 100th anniversary of Rotary International and recognizing the work and achievements of the Del Rio Rotary Club.

HR 917 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/04/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2005 11:23AM
Caption: Congratulating members of the Texas Lyceum Association on the occasion of the organization's 25th anniversary.

HR 918 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: Congratulating Senior Patrol Agent Ryan Massey of Del Rio on his receipt of the Meritorious Service Award for Valor from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

HR 930 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: Honoring Emilio Salmon of Marathon for his 36 years of service as a Brewster County commissioner.

HR 999 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/05/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2005 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association for the significant contributions it has made to enhance the education of its membership and to encourage the continued advancement of Hispanic members of the legal profession in Texas.

HR 1062 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of Warden John Newell of Richardson.

HR 1063 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of Scott Alan Scown of Alpine.

HR 1064 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of Andrea Ellington Basile.

HR 1065 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of George H. O'Brien, Jr., of Midland.

HR 1066 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of John B. Burling, Jr., of Alpine.

HR 1067 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of Frank David Cobos of Alpine.

HR 1068 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 04/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2005 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of William C. Donohoo of Alpine.

HR 1150 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Manuel "Cougar" Fierro, Jr., of Alpine.

HR 1151 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Maria Belia Gordon of Alpine.

HR 1152 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Ronnie McFadin of Del Rio.

HR 1153 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:25PM
Caption: Honoring native Texan Juan Ramos on his 2004 retirement from the National Institute of Mental Health.

HR 1154 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Jimmy Owens of Forney.

HR 1155 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of James Humphrey Marshall III, former superintendent of the Alpine ISD.

HR 1156 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Guy C. "Woody" Woodruff of Alpine.

HR 1157 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Freddy Cordova.

HR 1180 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: Congratulating the Monahans High School Lady Loboes volleyball team for winning the UIL 3A state championship.

HR 1266 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Jimmie L. Rose of Fort Davis.

HR 1267 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Buhler Crawford of El Paso.

HR 1268 Author: Gallego | Rodriguez
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:25PM
Caption: Commending Gilberto Velasco of Presidio on his service to his community and this state.

HR 1269 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2005 8:36AM
Caption: In memory of Alpine native Tom Connor, Jr.

HR 1591 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/22/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2005 12:54PM
Caption: In memory of Krystal Leigh DelBart and Gage Leighton DelBart of Alpine.

HR 1592 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/22/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2005 12:50PM
Caption: Congratulating the Paisano Folklorico dancers of Big Bend High School in Terlingua on winning the Best Contemporary Dance in the Intermediate B Adult Category at the Viva Aztlan Festival held in March 2005 in Lubbock.

HR 1617 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/17/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 17 2005 12:16PM
Caption: Congratulating the Iraan High School boys' golf team for winning the 2005 1A state championship.

HR 1618 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:10PM
Caption: Congratulating the Iraan High School boys' golf team for winning the 2004 1A state championship.

HR 1767 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/25/2005 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Congratulating Julio Cesar Dovalina of Austin on his receipt of the St. Edward's University Presidential Award in 2005.

HR 1768 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2005 10:36AM
Caption: In memory of Rudy F. Rodriguez.

HR 1769 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2005 3:33PM
Caption: In memory of F. M. "Roe" Miller of Fort Davis.

HR 1770 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2005 3:33PM
Caption: Honoring St. James Episcopal School in Del Rio on its 50th anniversary.

HR 1771 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2005 10:36AM
Caption: In memory of Pablo Aguilar of Fort Davis.

HR 1772 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/30/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2005 9:06AM
Caption: In memory of Gunther H. Moller of Alpine.

HR 1773 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2005 10:36AM
Caption: Honoring Joyce Miles on her retirement from Sul Ross State University Wildenthal Memorial Library.

HR 1940 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/25/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2005 8:44AM
Caption: In memory of Jo Ellen Allbright Vick of Alpine.

HR 1941 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: In memory of Carol Dacus of Brewster County.

HR 2119 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 11:32AM
Caption: Honoring the members of the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program Class of 2005.

HR 2136 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: In memory of Manuel F. Dominguez of Marfa.

HR 2137 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 4:18PM
Caption: Congratulating Julio Cesar Dovalina of Del Rio on his receipt of the St. Edward's University Presidential Award in 2005.

HR 2252 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: In memory of Thomas Henry O'Melia.

HR 2253 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: In memory of Rudy C. Robles of El Paso.

HR 2254 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 4:18PM
Caption: Honoring the H-E-B in Del Rio for its service to the community.

HR 2255 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Massey Villarreal of Missouri City for his service on the board of the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation.

HR 2256 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Norma V. Cantu of San Antonio for her service on the board of the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation.

HR 2272 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Rafael Quintanilla of Austin for his service as a member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation.

HR 2273 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Gus Garcia of Austin for his service as a board member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.

HR 2275 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Alpine native Jose E. Chavez for his contributions to the visual arts.

HR 2276 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Hector Gutierrez, Jr., of Austin for his service as a member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.

HR 2303 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/30/2005 H Filed
Caption: Commending efforts regarding the ownership of the Presidio International Bridge and encouraging a quick resolution to an examination of the feasibility of the proposed conveyance.

HR 2304 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 11:32AM
Caption: Honoring James S. Taylor of Austin for his outstanding service as a member of the board of the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation.

HR 2305 Author: Gallego
Last Action: 05/31/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2005 1:57PM
Caption: Commending Kurt Meachum for his contributions to the office of State Representative Pete Gallego.

Joint Author (11):
HB 317 Author: Pena | Menendez | Guillen | Escobar | Gallego
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to designating May 5 as Tejano Heritage Day.

HB 386 Author: McCall | Gallego | Van Arsdale | Bonnen | Paxton
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to participation in school district services and activities by home-schooled students.

HB 617 Author: McCall | Gallego
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to contributions made by and the service retirement annuity paid to certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.

HB 1968 Author: Rose | Naishtat | Morrison | Harper-Brown | Gallego
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.

HB 2041 Author: Campbell | Gallego
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/19/2005 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a TEXAS grant pilot project to provide incentives for students to attend certain underutilized public institutions of higher education.

HB 2337 Author: Corte, Frank | Escobar | Gallego
Sponsor: Staples
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the use of information provided by an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate in an image verification system.

HB 3224 Author: Riddle | Goolsby | Gallego | Escobar | Uresti
Last Action: 05/10/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to benefits for certain members of the United States armed forces and the Texas National Guard and their survivors.

HB 3472 Author: Moreno, Joe E. | Gallego
Last Action: 03/23/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft committed during a natural disaster.

HCR 139 Author: Dunnam | Craddick | Martinez Fischer | Gallego | Olivo
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 04/11/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of His Holiness Pope John Paul II.

HR 693 Author: Alonzo | Goolsby | Hodge | Escobar | Gallego
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2005 12:05PM
Caption: Honoring Representative Irma Rangel and the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School in Dallas.

HR 1569 Author: Dunnam | Coleman | Anchia | Gallego
Last Action: 05/09/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2005 5:25PM
Caption: Convening the Texas House of Representatives in a memorial session honoring Representative Joseph E. Moreno on May 11, 2005.

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