Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Brian Birdwell
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 79

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (59):
SB 182 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Deuell | Eltife | Estes | et al.
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

SB 191 Author: Birdwell | Nelson
Last Action: 05/14/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits accounts.

SB 201 Author: Birdwell | Nichols
Sponsor: Price | Guillen
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Preservation Board.

SB 214 Author: Birdwell | Nichols
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorizing and otherwise affecting the application of certain fees.

SB 215 Author: Birdwell | Nichols
Sponsor: Anchia
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including related changes to the status and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.

SB 216 Author: Birdwell | Nichols
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources and certain procurement functions of the comptroller of public accounts.

SB 220 Author: Birdwell | Nichols
Sponsor: Anchia
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the office of the fire fighters' pension commissioner and the transfer and disposition of its functions relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System and the Texas local firefighters retirement systems.

SB 436 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to administration of collegiate learning assessments to students at general academic teaching institutions.

SB 437 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.

SB 438 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Anderson | Stephenson
Last Action: 05/17/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.

SB 439 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.

SB 440 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes.

SB 441 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Davis, John | Rodriguez, Eddie | Deshotel | Howard | Anderson
Last Action: 06/10/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development.

SB 442 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Farias
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment.

SB 443 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Orr
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to leave for reserve law enforcement officers for required training.

SB 444 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.

SB 445 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to an informed student document for prospective students of certain public institutions of higher education.

SB 530 Author: Birdwell | Hinojosa | Uresti | Van de Putte
Sponsor: Orr | Cortez
Last Action: 05/02/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.

SB 596 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the application process for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses and the provision of alcoholic beverages on certain premises.

SB 597 Author: Birdwell | Uresti
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | Guillen | Moody
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.

SB 598 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/10/2013 S Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.

SB 655 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.

SB 683 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Goldman
Last Action: 05/23/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Benbrook Water Authority.

SB 838 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to giving priority to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens in awarding state-funded student financial assistance.

SB 922 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/30/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.

SB 1091 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought.

SB 1092 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the audit and review of river authorities.

SB 1710 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students within the public higher education system and the timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.

SB 1711 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the extent and management of the John Graves Scenic Riverway.

SB 1893 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Orr
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Chisholm Trails Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

SB 1917 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Cook
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.

SCR 34 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Kacal
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of West.

SJR 27 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.

SR 38 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 01/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Cleburne to the State Capitol.

SR 59 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Daughters of the American Revolution on its new chapter in Bosque County.

SR 71 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring February 27, 2013, Hill County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 120 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/04/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Jim Gray of Eddy.

SR 124 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the 2012-2013 Leadership Granbury class to the State Capitol.

SR 193 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Leadership Waxahachie Class XVIII to the State Capitol.

SR 218 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Leadership Midlothian Class of 2012-2013 to the State Capitol.

SR 237 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Corsicana and Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 285 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Heroes Foundation on the occasion of its Texas Independence Day Celebration.

SR 293 Author: Birdwell | Hancock | Paxton | Taylor | Watson
Last Action: 02/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Baylor Day at the State Capitol.

SR 314 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert Griffin III on his exemplary accomplishments.

SR 315 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Christopher Scott Kyle of Midlothian.

SR 337 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum to the Capitol.

SR 338 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2013, as West Day at the State Capitol.

SR 339 Author: Birdwell | Carona | Nelson | Seliger | Watson | et al.
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.

SR 381 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 5, 2013, as Hewitt Day at the State Capitol.

SR 484 Author: Birdwell | Davis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce.

SR 512 Author: Birdwell | Eltife
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SR 542 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Association of the United States Army and its visiting delegation.

SR 571 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/03/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the North Central Texas Academy Lady Pioneers for winning a state basketball championship.

SR 591 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/09/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Chad Hutson Littlefield.

SR 638 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 17, 2013, as Texas State Technical College Day.

SR 695 Author: Birdwell | Hancock | Paxton | Taylor | Watson
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Baylor University Lady Bears basketball team for winning the 2012 national championship.

SR 699 Author: Birdwell | Hancock | Paxton | Taylor | Watson
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Baylor University men's basketball team for winning the 2013 National Invitational Tournament.

SR 766 Author: Birdwell
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Andrew Michael Keel.

SR 1013 Author: Birdwell | Huffman
Last Action: 05/20/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lynn Forney Young on her installation as president general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Additional Primary Authors (20):
SB 11 Author: Nelson | Birdwell | Carona | Deuell | Duncan | et al.
Sponsor: Price
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Point of order withdrawn
Caption: Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.

SB 21 Author: Williams | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Estes | et al.
Sponsor: Creighton | Bonnen, Dennis | Riddle | Sheffield, Ralph
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals.

SB 515 Author: Eltife | Birdwell | Lucio | Van de Putte | Watson | et al.
Sponsor: Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale and production of malt liquor, ale, and beer by the holder of a brewpub license.

SB 518 Author: Eltife | Birdwell | Lucio | Van de Putte | Watson | et al.
Sponsor: Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain brewers and manufacturers to sell beer and ale to ultimate consumers.

SB 894 Author: Whitmire | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to real property within the Capitol complex.

SB 896 Author: Estes | Birdwell | Hancock | Nelson
Last Action: 05/07/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of the appellate judicial system for the Second Court of Appeals District.

SB 1723 Author: Patrick | Birdwell
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot.

SB 1724 Author: Patrick | Birdwell | Campbell | Hegar | Lucio | et al.
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to end-of-course assessment instruments administered to public high school students and other measures of secondary-level performance.

SR 128 Author: Williams | Birdwell | Nichols
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. James M. Simmons on the occasion of his retirement as president of Lamar University.

SR 140 Author: Nelson | Birdwell | Davis | Hancock
Last Action: 02/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on February 6 and 7, 2013.

SR 255 Author: Davis | Birdwell
Last Action: 03/06/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Mansfield Day at the State Capitol.

SR 330 Author: Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2013, as Texas Young Republican Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

SR 491 Author: Fraser | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action: 04/18/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Deborah "Borah" Van Dormolen.

SR 528 Author: Schwertner | Birdwell | Hegar | Uresti
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing Alcoa on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

SR 545 Author: Hancock | Birdwell | Davis | Duncan | Nelson | et al.
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing James D. Spaniolo on the occasion of his retirement as president of The University of Texas at Arlington.

SR 572 Author: Uresti | Birdwell | Carona | Davis | Hancock | et al.
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April of 2013 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Texas.

SR 674 Author: Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the High School Republicans of Texas.

SR 762 Author: Campbell | Birdwell | Deuell | Duncan | Ellis | et al.
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Department of Public Safety.

SR 865 Author: Zaffirini | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | et al.
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mother's Day 2013.

SR 1086 Author: Davis | Birdwell | Hancock | Nelson
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn, Jr.

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