Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Terry Keel
79th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/7/2024

Number of Bills: 63

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (40):
HB 47 Author: Keel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/12/2005 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to imposing a civil penalty on a clerk who fails to make available to the public certain information with respect to an arrest or search warrant.

HB 48 Author: Keel
Last Action: 01/27/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to disposal of an exhibit in a capital case.

HB 268 Author: Keel | Hodge
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/29/2005 S House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.

HB 269 Author: Keel | Casteel | Hupp | Hodge | Talton
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the effect of an expunction.

HB 419 Author: Keel
Last Action: 02/03/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.

HB 479 Author: Keel
Sponsor: Barrientos
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.

HB 480 Author: Keel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the towing and storage of certain vehicles; providing a penalty.

HB 823 Author: Keel | Pena | Gonzalez Toureilles | Eissler | Hupp
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/16/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons to certain persons and to the consequence of certain presumptions in the prosecution of a criminal offense.

HB 968 Author: Keel | Naishtat | Dukes | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/25/2005 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Travis County.

HB 969 Author: Keel
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to court orders for discovery in a criminal case and to certain time limits on and the consequences of a delay in the prosecution of a criminal case.

HB 970 Author: Keel | Talton | Hill | Nixon | Pena
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the required mental state for commission of certain misdemeanor offenses.

HB 1039 Author: Keel | Rose
Last Action: 02/21/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at institutions of higher education for peace officers and police cadets enrolled in certain law enforcement programs.

HB 1417 Author: Keel | Chavez | Pena
Last Action: 02/24/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.

HB 1690 Author: Keel | Hill | Frost | Hodge | Nixon
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to common nuisance.

HB 1691 Author: Keel
Last Action: 03/09/2005 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the reduction in value of a gift card.

HB 1692 Author: Keel
Last Action: 05/05/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of final disposition for a defendant younger than 25 in certain misdemeanor traffic cases.

HB 1701 Author: Keel | Hodge
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the defense of indigent persons accused of a criminal offense.

HB 1759 Author: Keel
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 05/27/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for jury-recommended community supervision and to the conditions of community supervision for certain defendants convicted of state jail felonies.

HB 1846 Author: Keel
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the definition of "victim-related services or assistance" for purposes of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.

HB 1847 Author: Keel
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victim's rights.

HB 1871 Author: Keel | Bailey
Last Action: 04/26/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to creating an offense for the unauthorized operation of a recording device in a motion picture theater.

HB 2404 Author: Keel
Last Action: 04/13/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the position of county elections administrator.

HB 2405 Author: Keel | Hodge
Last Action: 05/05/2005 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person not entitled to receive an early voting ballot by mail from casting that ballot; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 2580 Author: Keel
Last Action: 03/16/2005 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to restricting certain political activities by certain road districts, regional tollway authorities, regional mobility authorities, and their officers and employees.

HB 3414 Author: Keel
Last Action: 03/23/2005 H Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the county courts at law in Travis County.

HJR 9 Author: Keel
Last Action: 03/14/2005 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a four-year term for a board member of a regional mobility authority.

HR 5 Author: Keel | Hamric | McClendon | Luna | Dutton
Last Action: 01/14/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jan 14 2005 8:52AM
Caption: House Rules of Procedure for the 79th Legislature.

HR 578 Author: Keel
Last Action: 03/03/2005 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2005 8:01AM
Caption: Commending the members of Celebrate Texas for their efforts in organizing Texas Independence Day activities.

HR 579 Author: Keel | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/13/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2005 5:19PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas Samuel Valdez Perez of Austin.

HR 942 Author: Keel
Last Action: 04/08/2005 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2005 9:07AM
Caption: Recognizing April 10-16, 2005, as Texas Crime Victims' Rights Week.

HR 1059 Author: Keel
Last Action: 04/22/2005 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Congratulating Robert Jackson of Austin on his design of the Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center at Westcave Preserve, which was granted the Award of Excellence at the National American Institute of Architects/Committee on Architecture for Education Conference in Washington, D.C.

HR 1060 Author: Keel
Last Action: 04/22/2005 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Honoring the members of the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble of Austin on their victory at the 2004 Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship and their record of achievement.

HR 1333 Author: Keel
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 5:25PM
Caption: Honoring Vivian Leigh Lewis of Austin for 30 years of service as a social worker.

HR 1499 Author: Keel
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 9:24PM
Caption: Honoring the members of the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble of Austin on their victory at the 2004 Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship and their record of achievement.

HR 1515 Author: Keel
Last Action: 05/16/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2005 8:10PM
Caption: Honoring the students of Kiker Elementary School in Austin for their generosity in behalf of troops serving in Iraq.

HR 1553 Author: Keel
Last Action: 05/22/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2005 12:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney of Austin on their design of the Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center at Westcave Preserve, which was granted the Award of Excellence at the National American Institute of Architects/Committee on Architecture for Education Conference in Washington, D.C.

HR 1759 Author: Keel
Last Action: 05/26/2005 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2005 3:33PM
Caption: Commending members of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, for their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

HR 2126 Author: Keel
Last Action: 06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 11:32AM
Caption: Honoring Alvin Shaw of Austin for his 30 years of public service.

HR 2143 Author: Keel
Last Action: 06/01/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2005 11:32AM
Caption: Honoring Aaron Kyle Polanco of the U.S. Naval Academy.

HR 2258 Author: Keel
Last Action: 06/06/2005 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2005 10:50AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1690.

Joint Author (23):
HB 9 Author: Flores | Pitts | Ritter | Keel | Turner
Last Action: 04/13/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties.

HB 225 Author: Driver | Keel | Hupp | Rose | Hegar
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the issuance and expiration of certain licenses to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 255 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz | Keel | Giddings
Last Action: 05/02/2005 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the reduction in value or expiration of a stored value card.

HB 264 Author: Chavez | Keel | Hupp
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by certain motorcycle operators and passengers.

HB 658 Author: Naishtat | Keel | Hupp
Last Action: 04/05/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the medical use of marihuana.

HB 762 Author: Nixon | Bailey | Swinford | Keel | Woolley
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the solicitation by state officers and employees of and recommendations regarding contributions to charitable organizations and governmental entities.

HB 839 Author: Riddle | Keel | Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain obscene material and child pornography.

HB 840 Author: Riddle | Keel | Cook, Byron | Anchia
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used to facilitate or intended to be used to facilitate the commission of certain criminal offenses.

HB 1036 Author: Rose | Keel | Strama
Sponsor: Barrientos
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest of policy board members of metropolitan planning organizations; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 1195 Author: Naishtat | Keel | Dukes | Baxter | Rodriguez
Last Action: 02/17/2005 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities.

HB 1239 Author: Hodge | Keel | Escobar | Chavez
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the implementation of multicounty drug task forces.

HB 1367 Author: Allen, Ray | Keel | Talton
Last Action: 04/11/2005 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses.

HB 1388 Author: Leibowitz | Keel | Riddle | Chisum | Miller
Last Action: 04/27/2005 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault committed by a person against the person's family or household members.

HB 1425 Author: Hodge | Keel
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to procedures and evidence in a hearing on a motion in a criminal case to suppress evidence, a confession, or a statement.

HB 1708 Author: Baxter | Keel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the applicability of state ethics laws to and indemnification of directors and officers of regional mobility authorities; providing penalties.

HB 1788 Author: Bailey | Talton | Dutton | Keel
Last Action: 03/30/2005 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of regional DNA laboratories.

HB 2097 Author: Chisum | Keel
Last Action: 04/18/2005 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a home-rule municipality to prohibit public nuisances.

HB 2110 Author: Berman | Driver | Hupp | Keel | King, Phil
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain weapon laws to certain judges and prosecutors.

HB 2228 Author: McCall | Hegar | Woolley | Eiland | Keel
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/18/2005 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of online sexual solicitation of a minor.

HCR 38 Author: Rose | Keel
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 02/11/2005 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing January 2005 as National Stalking Awareness Month.

HCR 167 Author: Flynn | Eissler | Bailey | Keel
Last Action: 05/12/2005 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the issue of steroid use in Texas public schools.

HJR 4 Author: Flores | Pitts | Ritter | Keel | Turner
Last Action: 04/13/2005 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands and authorizing casino gaming in this state.

HR 27 Author: Baxter | Keel
Last Action: 02/17/2005 H Reported enrolled: Feb 17 2005 8:09AM
Caption: Congratulating the Westlake High School Lady Chaparrals on winning the 2004 Class 5A State Championship.

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