Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Linda Harper-Brown
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 102

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (83):
HB 926 Author: Harper-Brown | Carter | Burkett
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of information from the internal verification system of the Department of Public Safety for voter registration purposes.

HB 927 Author: Harper-Brown | Burkett | Anderson, Rodney
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 05/25/2011 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 25 2011 7:00PM
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.

HB 928 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses.

HB 959 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 02/28/2011 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to transportation of loose materials.

HB 1015 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/09/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of the regional poison control centers into the Texas Poison Control Center.

HB 1105 Author: Harper-Brown | Keffer | Rodriguez, Eddie | Morrison | McClendon
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, movers of commercial goods, and motorists on streets and highways.

HB 1116 Author: Harper-Brown | Anderson, Rodney | Fletcher | Driver
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the sale and use of certain radar interference devices; creating an offense.

HB 1203 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus while the bus is parked at a public school or in a school crossing zone.

HB 1667 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/28/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to contract with certain entities to provide a department service.

HB 1668 Author: Harper-Brown | Shelton | Weber
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to authority for school districts to provide public notice by posting the notice on the district's Internet website.

HB 1669 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a motor vehicle mileage fee pilot program for certain motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

HB 1742 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/13/2011 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a regional transportation authority to create a local government corporation.

HB 1761 Author: Harper-Brown | Burkett
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to instructions included on balloting materials for a ballot to be voted by mail.

HB 1762 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/13/2011 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to regulation of high occupancy vehicle lanes operated, managed, or maintained by a regional transportation authority; providing penalties.

HB 1763 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the timely transfer of certain inmates from county jails to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1764 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the periods for presumed abandonment of certain unclaimed personal property.

HB 1818 Author: Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and to the appointment of commissioners of a municipal housing authority; providing penalties.

HB 1896 Author: Harper-Brown | Anderson, Rodney
Last Action: 05/09/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the designation of the Irving Diamond Interchange.

HB 1972 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to electronic reports and correspondence submitted to state agencies by public entities.

HB 2185 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/06/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of commercial driver's license holders for dismissal of certain charges on completion of a driving safety course.

HB 2186 Author: Harper-Brown | Anderson, Rodney
Last Action: 03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to comprehensive development agreements.

HB 2447 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/14/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain assessments and fees related to telecommunications services.

HB 2448 Author: Harper-Brown | Callegari | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Education Agency; providing penalties.

HB 2525 Author: Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 05/21/2011 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for landscaping.

HB 2526 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of force or deadly force against another in defense of a third person.

HB 2527 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/14/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.

HB 2528 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on private investigators' and security officers' use of vehicles that mimic law enforcement vehicles.

HB 2608 Author: Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 2675 Author: Harper-Brown | Phillips | Pickett | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/29/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.

HB 2719 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the clarification of the circumstances under which a retailer is considered to be engaged in business in this state, and the information required to be provided by certain retailers, for purposes of the collection of sales and use taxes.

HB 2865 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/14/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the management of the state vehicle fleet.

HB 2866 Author: Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.

HB 2867 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of financial information of a spouse or a dependent child on the financial statement required to be filed by certain public officers, candidates, and state party chairs.

HB 2868 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of talent agencies.

HB 2869 Author: Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of certain master mixed-use property owners' associations.

HB 2870 Author: Harper-Brown | Price
Last Action: 05/04/2011 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.

HB 3290 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/05/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the certification process for personnel service owners and the regulation of personnel services.

HB 3291 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer's health benefit plan benefits.

HB 3292 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to restrictions on written reports required to be provided by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 3293 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/13/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of powers and duties relating to driver's licenses and personal identification cards from the Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

HB 3294 Author: Harper-Brown | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the posting of annual financial information on public Internet websites by certain transportation-related entities.

HB 3295 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to set the amount of certain fees.

HB 3296 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to transferring the motor vehicle inspection program from the Texas Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

HB 3297 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration and titling of motorboats, vessels, and outboard motors by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

HB 3298 Author: Harper-Brown | Fletcher
Last Action: 05/09/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain vehicle registrations at the time of sale of the vehicle.

HB 3751 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/23/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the presiding officers of the early voting ballot board and a recount committee used in certain elections.

HB 3752 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/23/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a financial institution's action regarding certain withdrawals and deposits.

HB 3771 Author: Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt safety standards for high-speed rail.

HCR 179 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Filed
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1420.

HJR 77 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.

HJR 78 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.

HR 211 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 02/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Commending Captain Billy G. "Shakey" Holder for his 55 years of service with the Irving Fire Department.

HR 212 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Otto William Bielss, Jr., of Irving.

HR 294 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 02/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2011, as Irving Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1250 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing the Heritage Senior Center Permanent Art Collection in Irving.

HR 1251 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/08/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2011 1:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the grand opening of the West Irving Library on April 9, 2011.

HR 1323 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption: Congratulating the girls' basketball team of MacArthur High School in Irving on winning the UIL 5A state championship.

HR 1325 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption: Honoring Kimberly Ventura on her receipt of a 2011 Best of Texas Outstanding Marketing Student Award from the Texas Career & Technology Council.

HR 1444 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of Giorgio Joseph Primo of Irving.

HR 1445 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Edgar and Elizabeth Brown of Dallas on their 70th wedding anniversary.

HR 1446 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption: In memory of Robert Kenneth "Robby" Rives of Dallas.

HR 1584 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2011 7:45AM
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Studios at Las Colinas in Irving.

HR 1585 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring Suzie Oelschlegel, head coach of the girls' basketball team at MacArthur High School in Irving.

HR 1646 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of Mildred B. Brandon of Irving.

HR 1664 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating the City of Irving for its notable 2011 record of achievements.

HR 1665 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of James Edward Rose of Irving.

HR 1666 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Amanda Lambert of Irving on receiving a 2011 Yes I Can! Award from the Council for Exceptional Children.

HR 1667 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Irving Cares on receiving a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.

HR 1838 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption: Congratulating the Bowie Middle School seventh-grade boys' track team on winning the 2011 Irving ISD city championship.

HR 2068 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of a historical marker at the Heritage Park depot and honoring the Irving Heritage Society on their work.

HR 2112 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/28/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2011 9:41AM
Caption: Congratulating the City of Irving on its receipt of a 2011 Texas Award for Performance Excellence from the Quality Texas Foundation.

HR 2146 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 12:50PM
Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of FigDesign in Irving.

HR 2179 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption: Congratulating Bethany Noel Harper on her graduation from Kaufman High School.

HR 2196 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption: Commending Valeria Dayer for her service as an intern in the district office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.

HR 2197 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption: Congratulating Helen Bradley of the Irving Independent School District on her receipt of a 2010-2011 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award.

HR 2198 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption: Commending Katie Rebecca Bennett for her service as an administrative assistant in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.

HR 2199 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption: Commending James W. Carter for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.

HR 2397 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption: Commending Brendin Gardiner James for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.

HR 2663 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Commending Allan E. Meagher for his service on the Irving City Council.

HR 2664 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption: In memory of Carla Hardy Corry Smith of Irving.

HR 2665 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Sam Houston Middle School in Irving on being named a finalist for the 2011 Panasonic National School Change Awards.

HR 2666 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1420.

HR 2686 Author: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 1:30PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2608.

Joint Author (19):
HB 183 Author: Solomons | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person.

HB 198 Author: Parker | Callegari | Harper-Brown | Darby | Carter
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of private procurement specialists for certain state agency contracts.

HB 257 Author: Hilderbran | Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.

HB 563 Author: Pickett | Rodriguez, Eddie | Harper-Brown | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone.

HB 579 Author: Callegari | Zerwas | Zedler | Miller, Sid | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

HB 611 Author: Murphy | Workman | Flynn | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/03/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.

HB 634 Author: McClendon | Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/11/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to toll project information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 976 Author: Carter | Harper-Brown | Jackson, Jim | Strama | Gallego
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a warrant or summons by a magistrate.

HB 1109 Author: Christian | Harper-Brown | Flynn
Last Action: 02/28/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the time at which life begins.

HB 1363 Author: McClendon | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/16/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the transfer of permit procedures and enforcement related to oversize and overweight vehicles from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

HB 1529 Author: Miller, Sid | Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.

HB 1679 Author: Burkett | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to aid provided to certain voters; providing criminal penalties.

HB 1781 Author: Price | Harper-Brown | Callegari | Frullo | Thompson
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to state agencies and to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general.

HB 2017 Author: McClendon | Pickett | Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

HB 3149 Author: Torres | Garza | Harper-Brown | Zedler | Isaac
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to pilot programs to implement a management methodology for the improvement of operations and reduction of costs for certain state agencies.

HB 3341 Author: Anchia | Hartnett | Murphy | Harper-Brown | Martinez Fischer
Last Action: 05/13/2011 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the rebate, refund, or payment of tax proceeds to a qualified hotel project.

HCR 85 Author: Price | Creighton | Harper-Brown | Gonzales, Larry | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/21/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to require that any subsequent law cite the constitutional section authorizing Congress to enact the law, state the extent and reasons for any preemption of state, local, or tribal law, include factual findings if the authority cited is the power to regulate interstate commerce, prohibit federal agency regulations from interfering with state or local powers without express statutory authority, and require the voluntary inclusion of states in federal rulemaking.

HJR 84 Author: Larson | Phillips | Pickett | Harper-Brown | Lavender
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.

HR 693 Author: Carter | Sheets | Anderson, Rodney | Burkett | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2011 7:50AM
Caption: Welcoming members of the Dallas County Council of Republican Women to the State Capitol on March 3, 2011.

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