Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Richard Pena Raymond
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/17/2024

Number of Bills: 114

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (95):
HB 147 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 148 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.

HB 149 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a parenting coordinator or parenting facilitator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 151 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.

HB 152 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the fees collected by prosecutors for collection and processing of certain checks or similar sight orders.

HB 153 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to electioneering near certain privately owned polling places.

HB 154 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against human cloning and regulating other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.

HB 155 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools.

HB 156 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.

HB 157 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/05/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the filing of an application for a place on the general primary election ballot.

HB 158 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.

HB 159 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the resumption of employment by certain retirees within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

HB 160 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies or quasi-governmental entities.

HB 161 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/16/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.

HB 162 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/24/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.

HB 163 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.

HB 164 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/13/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a physical and mental examination of a child subject to the juvenile justice system.

HB 165 Author: Raymond | Munoz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living increase in compensation for district court judges.

HB 166 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.

HB 167 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.

HB 168 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the requirements of a bail bond.

HB 169 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to placement of public school students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative in certain circumstances to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.

HB 170 Author: Raymond | Anchia
Last Action: 03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to bullying as a ground for removing a public school student from class and placing the student in a disciplinary alternative education program.

HB 171 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the exercise of urban renewal powers by certain counties.

HB 386 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/16/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools.

HB 388 Author: Raymond | Guillen | Lozano
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/18/2011 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of segments of State Highways 359, 16, and 285 as the Veterans of the Korean War Memorial Highway.

HB 594 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, and the penalty for gambling promotion.

HB 595 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/09/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment prescribed for false identification as a peace officer.

HB 744 Author: Raymond | Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/07/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain business entities during a limited period.

HB 753 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the recruitment and retention of certain caseworkers employed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1113 Author: Raymond | Gallego | Christian
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the sentencing hearing or deferred adjudication hearing and conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving controlled substances.

HB 1151 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/06/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

HB 1183 Author: Raymond | Guillen
Last Action: 03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.

HB 1314 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation and jurisdiction of certain district courts serving Webb County.

HB 1328 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/13/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the training for and use of electromagnetic pulse devices by peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers.

HB 1329 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license fees for certain veterans of the military.

HB 1330 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the use of safety guards or flaps on certain vehicles or vehicle combinations.

HB 1498 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.

HB 1687 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the amount of certain civil penalties and criminal fines assessed under the Health and Safety Code.

HB 1688 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the right of a municipality to require that a certificated telecommunications utility bear the expense of relocating a utility facility.

HB 2170 Author: Raymond | Dukes
Sponsor: Davis
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the rights of a foster child and to assisting a foster child in obtaining the child's credit report.

HB 2323 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter.

HB 2324 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect by school district employees and records of training regarding child abuse and neglect for certain child-care facilities.

HB 2674 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.

HB 2676 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in certain Dallas County courts.

HB 2803 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.

HB 3432 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages.

HB 3433 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/05/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.

HB 3434 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to continuing judicial training.

HB 3435 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to honesty in state taxation.

HB 3436 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Webb County.

HB 3437 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages.

HB 3438 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to an election to authorize a sales and use tax adopted by certain municipalities to finance sports and community venues to be used for economic development purposes.

HB 3439 Author: Raymond
Sponsor: Rodriguez
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to missing children; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 3502 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers and dealerships; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 3702 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to sales and use tax imposed by boards of certain municipal transit departments.

HB 3703 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development.

HCR 23 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
Caption: Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.

HCR 33 Author: Raymond | Guillen | Pitts | Martinez Fischer | Lozano
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Susana I. Aleman in the State Cemetery.

HCR 34 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/18/2011 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Urging the United States Congress not to privatize the social security program.

HCR 156 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/25/2011 S Received from the House
Caption: Directing the Texas Historical Commission to work with the City of Austin to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy with an official Texas Historical Marker at or near the site of the Austin Municipal Auditorium.

HJR 8 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.

HJR 31 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program.

HJR 32 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.

HJR 33 Author: Raymond | Hunter
Last Action: 03/24/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.

HJR 34 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a balanced federal budget.

HJR 35 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/11/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.

HJR 36 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services.

HJR 41 Author: Raymond | Guillen
Last Action: 03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.

HJR 61 Author: Raymond | Lewis | King, Phil | Deshotel | Woolley
Last Action: 05/05/2011 H Failed of adoption
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.

HJR 143 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/05/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.

HJR 144 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.

HJR 145 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.

HR 17 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of former Laredo city councilman Joe A. Guerra.

HR 104 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 01/11/2011 H Filed
Caption: Honoring the 2011 Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo.

HR 152 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/04/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 4 2011 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring former Texas Longhorn Daniel "Colt" McCoy on his achievements as an athlete and volunteer.

HR 174 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 01/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 25 2011 8:58AM
Caption: Recognizing January 24, 2011, as Laredo Day at the State Capitol.

HR 184 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 3 2011 8:55AM
Caption: Welcoming members of the Harmony Science Academy of Laredo to the State Capitol.

HR 185 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 01/26/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 26 2011 8:10AM
Caption: Honoring the 2011 Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo.

HR 207 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring Drew Brees for his outstanding achievements in football and for his charitable works.

HR 208 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Ana Rodriguez on her selection as Miss Texas USA 2011.

HR 633 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 7:50AM
Caption: Commending the Images for Conservation Fund on the occasion of the Pro-Tour of Nature Photography exhibit at the State Capitol from February 28 to March 4, 2011.

HR 738 Author: Raymond Pena, Richard
Last Action: 03/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2011 10:32AM
Caption: Honoring Aurelia Lopez Gonzalez on her 90th birthday.

HR 858 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2011 9:45AM
Caption: Honoring Manuelita Guajardo Juarez of Laredo on her 104th birthday.

HR 951 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/23/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2011 8:10AM
Caption: Congratulating Don Jose "Pepe" Diaz on his achievements as a charro.

HR 1067 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 7:50AM
Caption: In memory of Fernando A. Salinas of Laredo.

HR 1068 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption: In memory of Barbara Kazen of Laredo.

HR 1100 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption: In memory of Sam Kinch, Jr., of Austin.

HR 1243 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Commending Harry Cabluck on his 50-year career as a photojournalist.

HR 1386 Author: Raymond | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Honoring The University of Texas Community Outreach for its achievements in promoting community-based prevention and control of diabetes and obesity.

HR 1455 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of Reynaldo Chapa, Jr., of Benavides.

HR 1981 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Destiny Dawn Bailey of John B. Alexander High School in Laredo on her selection as the 2011 Youth of the Year by the United States Border Patrol.

HR 2361 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption: In memory of Maria Hermelinda Saenz Perez of Laredo.

HR 2623 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Adopt-A-Beach Program and honoring its founder, former Texas land commissioner Garry Mauro.

HR 2709 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption: Honoring the Best Buddies International organization and its founder, Anthony Kennedy Shriver.

Joint Author (19):
HB 130 Author: Alvarado | Raymond | Anchia
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.

HB 329 Author: Guillen | Naishtat | Raymond | Dukes
Last Action: 05/06/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.

HB 452 Author: Lucio III | Raymond
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 578 Author: Guillen | Raymond
Last Action: 04/20/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to state financing of public transportation.

HB 848 Author: Guillen | Raymond
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to an agreement authorizing certain persons to make decisions regarding a child during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.

HB 1295 Author: Shelton | Raymond | Zerwas | Gonzalez, Naomi
Last Action: 04/15/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to increase enrollee access to primary care services and simplify enrollment procedures under the child health plan program.

HB 1481 Author: Truitt | Naishtat | Davis, John | Raymond | Menendez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.

HB 1604 Author: Guillen | Raymond
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/21/2011 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2011 5:41PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of land development, including county building code standards for new residential construction, and sales in certain counties and municipalities; providing penalties.

HB 1689 Author: Brown | Pitts | Raymond | Cook
Last Action: 05/13/2011 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the monitoring and enhancement of health and human services information technology.

HB 2014 Author: Thompson | Branch | Raymond | Davis, Sarah | Bonnen
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses.

HB 2557 Author: Brown | Burkett | Phillips | Madden | Raymond
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.

HB 2973 Author: Hunter | Raymond | Hochberg | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to encouraging public participation by citizens by protecting a person's right to petition, right of free speech, and right of association from meritless lawsuits arising from actions taken in furtherance of those rights.

HB 2976 Author: Hunter | Raymond | Weber | Martinez Fischer
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense.

HB 3051 Author: Pickett | Raymond | Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Rodriguez
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the provision of child care by certain facilities exempt from child-care licensing requirements.

HB 3616 Author: Naishtat | Raymond
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to designating October as Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month.

HCR 1 Author: Hilderbran | Straus | King, Tracy O. | Raymond
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of former Texas governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr.

HCR 18 Author: Creighton | Raymond | Pitts | Truitt | Pena
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the United States Constitution providing for a federal balanced budget.

HJR 149 Author: Larson | Raymond | Torres
Last Action: 04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the comptroller of public accounts to make a state revenue report after the first year of a state fiscal biennium and the governor to call a special session of the legislature if actual state revenue for that fiscal year was at least five percent less than projected revenue.

HR 194 Author: Gallego | Raymond | Davis, Sarah | Hochberg
Last Action: 01/26/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 26 2011 8:10AM
Caption: Paying tribute to the Honorable Gabrielle Giffords for her outstanding public service and extending best wishes to her and her family as she begins treatment and rehabilitation in the Lone Star State.

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