Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Diane Patrick
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/16/2024

Number of Bills: 72

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (63):
HB 638 Author: Patrick, Diane | Wu
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the feasibility of requiring dental examinations for certain public school students.

HB 639 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution.

HB 640 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments.

HB 641 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 642 Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for certain educators.

HB 643 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the name of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry.

HB 644 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to common requirements applicable to waivers, exemptions, and other tuition or fee benefits.

HB 645 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to authorization for granting, in response to petitions by parents, campus charters for certain public school campuses identified as unacceptable.

HB 646 Author: Patrick, Diane | Cortez | King, Susan
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirements for members appointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

HB 647 Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Davis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to employment of persons by open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 1017 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/18/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to suspending public school accountability ratings for the 2012-2013 school year.

HB 1018 Author: Patrick, Diane | Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the establishment of community partnerships and the development of policy recommendations for increasing physical activity and improving fitness among public school students.

HB 1019 Author: Patrick, Diane | Krause | Zedler | Stickland | Turner, Chris
Last Action: 04/11/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to conforming the eligibility under a major events trust fund of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision postseason event with the changes to the Bowl Championship Series system.

HB 1751 Author: Patrick, Diane | Allen | Ratliff | Villalba | Aycock
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the public school educator excellence innovation program.

HB 1752 Author: Patrick, Diane | Pitts | Allen | Branch | Aycock
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to creating the Texas Teacher Residency Program.

HB 1753 Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington.

HB 1754 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 03/05/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the regular program adjustment factor under the Foundation School Program.

HB 1755 Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to authorizing the appointment of a public probate administrator; authorizing fees.

HB 2549 Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the periodic review and revision of college and career readiness standards in public education.

HB 2550 Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of the Higher Education Enrollment Assistance Program and the Higher Education Assistance Plan and the transfer of certain enrollment assistance duties to institutions of higher education and to measures to enhance medical education.

HB 2551 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 03/14/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.

HB 2552 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 03/14/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to administration of certain state assessment instruments only to a scientifically valid statistical sample of students.

HB 2553 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 03/14/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain state assessment instruments to public school students in certain grades.

HB 2554 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 03/14/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to certain prekindergarten programs offered by a school district.

HB 2555 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study and report regarding tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.

HCR 222 Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1159.

HR 10 Author: Patrick, Diane | Kacal | Davis, John | Leach | Phillips
Last Action: 03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 3:15PM
Caption: Honoring Robert Griffin III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy.

HR 25 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:10AM
Caption: In memory of Tom Weeks Foster of Arlington.

HR 26 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:47AM
Caption: In memory of Thomas Carson Edmondson, Jr., of Arlington.

HR 27 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:49AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Charles Richard Knerr of Pantego.

HR 28 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 10:01AM
Caption: In memory of Brenda Sue Davis of Arlington.

HR 29 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 10:02AM
Caption: In memory of James L. Bearden of Arlington.

HR 30 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:23AM
Caption: In memory of Ralph H. Burnette of Arlington.

HR 31 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:50AM
Caption: Commemorating the opening of College Park Center at The University of Texas at Arlington.

HR 32 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:58AM
Caption: In memory of Jack Edwin Harris, Sr., of Arlington.

HR 33 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 8:50AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr.

HR 34 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:02AM
Caption: In memory of Arabella Davis of Arlington.

HR 35 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 8:49AM
Caption: In memory of Robbie Inez Risinger of Arlington.

HR 36 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:00AM
Caption: In memory of Cherry Rainone of Arlington.

HR 37 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:48AM
Caption: In memory of Charline Johnston of Arlington.

HR 38 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:03AM
Caption: In memory of former Arlington mayor Harold E. Patterson.

HR 39 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:12AM
Caption: In memory of Margaret Ruth Williams Meador of Arlington.

HR 40 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 8:58AM
Caption: In memory of William T. Bryant, Jr., of Arlington.

HR 41 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:45AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Clay Edward Ellis of Arlington.

HR 42 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:10AM
Caption: In memory of Martha "Marty" Barron Bondurant.

HR 43 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 10:03AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Paul Thomas Bontley of Arlington.

HR 158 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 01/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 30 2013 4:01PM
Caption: Recognizing January 30, 2013, as Team Arlington Day at the State Capitol.

HR 315 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 8:54AM
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 488 Author: Patrick, Diane | Strama
Last Action: 03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:22AM
Caption: Recognizing the 2013 Bob Bullock Scholars of Baylor University and commending all those associated with the program for their contributions to this state's governmental process.

HR 493 Author: Patrick, Diane | Phillips | Leach | Davis, John | Davis, Sarah
Last Action: 02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 9:59AM
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Baylor Day at the Capitol.

HR 973 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 8:45AM
Caption: In memory of Tommy Cantrell of Arlington.

HR 974 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 8:27AM
Caption: In memory of Rebecca Watson Carroll of Arlington.

HR 975 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 8:15AM
Caption: In memory of former Arlington city council member Gene Patrick.

HR 976 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 8:47AM
Caption: In memory of Janice Thompson of Arlington.

HR 977 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 11:58AM
Caption: In memory of Medal of Honor recipient Colonel James L. Stone of Arlington.

HR 978 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 9:34AM
Caption: In memory of Lynne Ann Pennington of Arlington.

HR 979 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 9:33AM
Caption: In memory of Robert H. Korman of Arlington.

HR 985 Author: Patrick, Diane | Aycock | Gonzales, Larry | Allen | Howard
Last Action: 04/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2013 1:49PM
Caption: Recognizing March 2013 as Texas Public Schools Month.

HR 1011 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 3:32PM
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Rangers baseball club for its successful 2012 season.

HR 1081 Author: Patrick, Diane | Burnam | Burkett | Branch
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 12:01PM
Caption: Congratulating James D. Spaniolo on his retirement as president of The University of Texas at Arlington.

HR 1482 Author: Patrick, Diane | Zedler
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2013 4:01PM
Caption: Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Arlington.

HR 1791 Author: Patrick, Diane | Kacal | Anderson
Last Action: 05/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2013 3:31PM
Caption: Congratulating the Baylor University men's basketball team on winning the 2013 National Invitation Tournament.

HR 2217 Author: Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 10:22AM
Caption: In memory of Bristol Marie Myers of Temple.

Joint Author (9):
HB 222 Author: Huberty | Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 05/07/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a public school student's eligibility for a public education grant to attend another public school.

HB 1491 Author: Branch | Collier | Patrick, Diane | Lozano
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.

HB 2483 Author: Alvarado | Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to including oral health education as part of the coordinated health program for public elementary, middle, and junior high school students.

HB 2662 Author: Farney | Branch | Patrick, Diane | Raney | Johnson
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a personal financial literacy credit for high school programs.

HB 2753 Author: Branch | Patrick, Diane | Pitts
Last Action: 05/10/2013 H Failed to pass
Caption: Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.

HB 2836 Author: Ratliff | Farney | King, Ken | Patrick, Diane | Huberty
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.

HB 3808 Author: Farney | Geren | Patrick, Diane | Alonzo
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools designated as dropout recovery schools.

HJR 29 Author: Larson | Lavender | Patrick, Diane | Ashby
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H No action taken in committee
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 1113 Author: Villarreal | Patrick, Diane
Last Action: 04/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2013 9:50AM
Caption: Recognizing April 8-14, 2013, as Healthy Texas Week.

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