Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Dan Gattis
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/20/2024

Number of Bills: 110

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (80):
HB 747 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of a person arrested for an intoxication offense under certain circumstances.

HB 826 Author: Gattis | Villarreal | Sheffield | Howard, Donna
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator.

HB 2290 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of appraisal districts.

HB 2291 Author: Gattis | Oliveira | Paxton | Pena | Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the procedure to be used by a taxing unit in adopting an ad valorem tax rate.

HB 2292 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.

HB 2293 Author: Gattis | Gonzalez Toureilles | Flynn
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 2294 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the undiagnosed disease registry.

HB 2312 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a rural economic development and investment program.

HB 2313 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the designation of the Little River reservoir and the Little River off-channel reservoir as sites of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.

HB 2314 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the designation of the Texas Department of Transportation as the contracting agent for certain airports.

HB 2426 Author: Gattis | Crownover
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general, including the required appointment of deputy inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.

HB 2470 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mutual Health Benefit Plan Company.

HB 2695 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.

HB 2696 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to arbitration proceedings.

HB 2705 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/15/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the level of maintenance and landscaping required for public rights-of-way annexed by a municipality.

HB 2731 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to attorney general representation in a contested case hearing of a person licensed or regulated by certain state agencies.

HB 3254 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to property owners' association meetings and records.

HB 3255 Author: Gattis | Pickett | Vaught
Last Action: 05/18/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle if operated without financial responsibility.

HB 3282 Author: Gattis | Vaught | Riddle
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to cottage food production operations.

HB 3309 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities.

HB 3310 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.

HB 3348 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to regulation of residential construction; providing a penalty.

HB 3349 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.

HB 3452 Author: Gattis | Isett | Veasey | Truitt | Lucio III
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship.

HB 3517 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the provision of social security numbers by applicants for motor vehicle certificates of title.

HB 3549 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of statutory county court judges.

HB 3763 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.

HB 3783 Author: Gattis | Chavez
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to jury assembly and administration.

HB 3784 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on charging a prepayment penalty for a home loan.

HB 3872 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualifications to be a veterans county service officer.

HB 4144 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a municipality's comprehensive development.

HB 4748 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 to extend the time limit for holding a confirmation and initial directors' election and to divide into two districts.

HB 4778 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Northwest Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HB 4779 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 4799 Author: Gattis | Maldonado
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Seven Oaks Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HB 4800 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of the San Gabriel Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HB 4815 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain procedures regarding dissolution of the Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1.

HB 4817 Author: Gattis
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HJR 33 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the house of representatives to provide for the removal of the speaker.

HJR 105 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to requiring board certification for appellate judges and justices.

HJR 106 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment on the qualifications for district judges.

HR 161 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 5:50PM
Caption: Granting permission to Texas Aggie Muster to use the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives on April 21, 2009.

HR 234 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: Congratulating Walter Pond on his retirement from his position as superintendent of the Rockdale Independent School District.

HR 235 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: Honoring Jerri Jones on her retirement as executive director of the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center.

HR 236 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: Honoring Boy Scouts of America on its centennial anniversary.

HR 338 Author: Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: In memory of Robert Mueller of Taylor.

HR 372 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Commending Shaun Mulligan for his role in rescuing a toddler from near drowning.

HR 373 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Commending Jacob Chavez for his role in rescuing a toddler from near drowning.

HR 535 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Wade and Judy McLeod for their service to the community of Round Rock.

HR 536 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Captain Robert Nolan on his return from his military deployment.

HR 537 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/29/2009 H Considered in Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Recognizing members of the Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition who are visiting the State Capitol on February 24, 2009.

HR 672 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing members of the Austin Area Life Affirming Coalition who are visiting the State Capitol on March 10, 2009.

HR 882 Author: Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of the Honorable William Sunday Lott of Georgetown.

HR 916 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Stephanie Waters of Cedar Park.

HR 917 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2009 2:22PM
Caption: Recognizing May 7, 2009, as the 58th annual National Day of Prayer.

HR 918 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption: Recognizing May 16, 2009, as Armed Forces Day.

HR 919 Author: Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of Jane Ellen Tableriou of Georgetown.

HR 1043 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring Officer Erik Grasse of the Georgetown Police Department for his role in saving a woman from drowning.

HR 1044 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: Honoring Officer Jason Chaudoin of the Georgetown Police Department for his role in saving a woman from drowning.

HR 1076 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of Patricia Ann Matheny of Austin.

HR 1077 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: In memory of Susan Carol Streit Blount of Round Rock.

HR 1078 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: Honoring the life of teacher Debra Lynn Picha of Round Rock.

HR 1165 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: In memory of Julie Reisinger Bassett of Round Rock.

HR 1166 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris.

HR 1167 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine First Lieutenant Matthew R. Vandegrift.

HR 1168 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Major Christopher Cooper.

HR 1200 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Clara May Stearns Scarbrough of Georgetown.

HR 1295 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Commemorating the 2009 Memorial Day observance sponsored by the Sun City Texas Community Association.

HR 1566 Author: Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption: Recognizing April 28, 2009, as Williamson County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1620 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Jarrell.

HR 1621 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Honoring Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, the Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock police departments, and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office for their contributions to Hurricane Ike evacuees.

HR 1624 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: In memory of Billy Jack Stiles of Thorndale.

HR 1625 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption: Honoring Bonnie Simpson on the event of her retirement as an employee of the Texas House of Representatives.

HR 2751 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: In memory of Robert Edgar Shotwell of Georgetown.

HR 2752 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Rebecca Lester for her service as an intern for State Representative Dan Gattis.

HR 2753 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Staci Rives for her work as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Dan Gattis.

HR 2819 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Patrick Steck for his work as a legislative aide during the 81st Legislative Session.

HR 2820 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of the Honorable Jack Kemp and his service to this nation.

HR 2868 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. William Farney on his retirement as executive director of the University Interscholastic League.

HR 3118 Author: Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Hal Talton for his service as chief of staff and general counsel in the office of State Representative Dan Gattis.

Joint Author (30):
HB 38 Author: Corte | Guillen | Maldonado | Flores | Gattis
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to resident tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans and their spouses and children.

HB 215 Author: Guillen | Pena | Gattis | Marquez | King, Tracy O.
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.

HB 230 Author: Pitts | Anderson | Dunnam | Gattis | Maldonado
Last Action: 05/14/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to exempting certain schools, nonprofit athletic or sports associations, municipally owned facilities, summer camps, places of worship, and fairgrounds from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.

HB 528 Author: Vaught | Pierson | Parker | Anchia | Gattis
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle and to fines for the offense.

HB 575 Author: Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Turner, Sylvester | Edwards
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the disclosure and use of certain information recorded or collected by a transponder used to electronically assess or collect a toll.

HB 576 Author: Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Edwards | Crownover
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the electronic distribution of information to legislators by state agencies.

HB 591 Author: Howard, Donna | King, Susan | Guillen | Gattis
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.

HB 1038 Author: Paxton | Zerwas | Harless | Gattis | Truitt
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10
Caption: Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for purposes of ad valorem taxation.

HB 1189 Author: Bonnen | Naishtat | Maldonado | Gattis
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties.

HB 1209 Author: McClendon | Gattis
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to construction payment trust funds and liens securing payment for certain labor, services, or material.

HB 1224 Author: Laubenberg | Gattis
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict where sex offenders may live in the municipality.

HB 1303 Author: Menendez | Homer | Geren | Gattis | Pitts
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to continued health insurance coverage for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.

HB 1348 Author: Christian | Gattis | Miller, Sid | Anderson | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.

HB 1390 Author: Rose | Gattis | Aycock
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.

HB 1506 Author: Herrero | Leibowitz | Bolton | Gattis
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.

HB 2012 Author: Vaught | Kent | King, Susan | Gattis | Bohac
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the criminal consequences of operating without a valid driver's license a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility is not established.

HB 2379 Author: Kolkhorst | Gattis | Maldonado | Christian
Last Action: 03/10/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an adult stem cell research program.

HB 2720 Author: Howard, Donna | Gattis
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to liability for selling or serving alcoholic beverages.

HB 2805 Author: Maldonado | Gattis | Sheffield | Aycock | Anderson
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.

HB 2942 Author: Dunnam | Crownover | Coleman | Turner, Sylvester | Gattis
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to accountability and transparency in government operations, including disclosure, oversight, and enforcement measures; providing penalties.

HB 3612 Author: Otto | Oliveira | Villarreal | Gattis | Truitt
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10
Caption: Relating to the creation of a pilot program that allows taxpayer appeals from certain appraisal review board determinations in certain counties to be heard by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

HB 3618 Author: Harless | Gattis | Rodriguez | Kent | Bolton
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the use and management of dedicated funds by the state.

HB 3634 Author: Geren | Rose | Callegari | Gattis | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the transfer of that credit between classes of membership for certain state employees.

HCR 50 Author: Creighton | Hughes | Berman | Gattis | Guillen
Last Action: 05/31/2009 S Received from the House
Caption: Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.

HCR 61 Author: Herrero | Gattis | Truitt | Kent | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.

HR 1183 Author: Maldonado | Gattis
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Rosanne Greenway on receiving the 2008 Educator of the Year award from the Hutto Chamber of Commerce.

HR 1736 Author: Maldonado | Gattis
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Judy Schier Hobbs on being named Judge of the Year by the Central Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association.

HR 2084 Author: Hilderbran | Gattis
Last Action: 05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption: Congratulating James Avery Craftsman, Inc., on the opening of its 50th retail store.

HR 2245 Author: Kolkhorst | Gattis
Last Action: 05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Honoring Richard Stadelmann of Brenham on the occasion of his retirement as associate professor of philosophy at Texas A&M University.

HR 2920 Author: Sheffield | Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. J. James Rohack on his installation as president of the American Medical Association.

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