Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Mark Strama
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 69

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (54):
HB 145 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.

HB 146 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to limits on political contributions and expenditures in connection with certain legislative and executive offices; providing civil and criminal penalties.

HB 313 Author: Strama | Alvarado | Harless | Morrison | Wu
Last Action: 05/04/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to electronic voter registration.

HB 376 Author: Strama | Price | Zerwas | Gonzalez, Naomi | Wu
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards.

HB 384 Author: Strama | Bohac | Villarreal
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council to study and make recommendations concerning expanded learning opportunities for public school students.

HB 546 Author: Strama
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/16/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone.

HB 554 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.

HB 659 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.

HB 660 Author: Strama | Gonzalez, Naomi
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the provision of scholarships, bonuses, and wage supplementation to certain child-care workers.

HB 742 Author: Strama | Villarreal | Otto | Anchia | Villalba
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a grant program for certain school districts to provide summer instruction primarily for students who are educationally disadvantaged and summer teaching opportunities for high-performing, new, and student teachers.

HB 1084 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/19/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the Texas Dual Language Elementary Education Grant Program.

HB 1143 Author: Strama
Last Action: 05/10/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the state.

HB 1144 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property.

HB 1240 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/25/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a study comparing the required public school curriculum essential knowledge and skills and the common core state standards.

HB 1842 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the selection of certain candidates for office through a unitary primary election.

HB 2014 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/05/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education.

HB 2088 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/05/2013 H Referred to Pensions
Caption: Relating to requiring the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to vote in favor of certain shareholder resolutions.

HB 2111 Author: Strama
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transitional living services program for certain youth in foster care.

HB 2445 Author: Strama
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax liens on personal property.

HB 2594 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on student participation in certain extracurricular competitions.

HB 2746 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products.

HB 3095 Author: Strama
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the mixed beverage tax imposed on certain venues that present live music; authorizing a fee; decreasing the rate of a tax.

HB 3213 Author: Strama | Rodriguez, Justin
Last Action: 04/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 3214 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.

HB 3215 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.

HB 3216 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area.

HB 3579 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to investment of the economic stabilization fund.

HB 3580 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the state spending limit.

HB 3581 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.

HB 3582 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to emission and water reduction in permitted generation facilities.

HB 3583 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to renewable energy technology capable of serving peak demand.

HB 3584 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.

HB 3585 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to procedures for credit by examination in public schools.

HB 3586 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Accessible Learning Materials Council.

HB 3587 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.

HJR 38 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

HR 106 Author: Strama
Last Action: 01/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 29 2013 4:48PM
Caption: Recognizing November 2013 as Texas Philanthropy Month.

HR 230 Author: Strama
Last Action: 02/18/2013 H Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Caption: Expressing opposition to the United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and urging the United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution restoring republican democracy to the people of the United States.

HR 639 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 7:13AM
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2013, as Texas Partnership for Out of School Time Day at the State Capitol.

HR 770 Author: Strama
Last Action: 03/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2013 4:45PM
Caption: Honoring members of the Warrior Transition Brigade at Fort Hood for their assistance to ill and injured soldiers.

HR 849 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 2:53PM
Caption: Recognizing Samsung on the expansion of its semiconductor plant in Austin.

HR 1055 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2013 1:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Joan Eleanor Turman of Austin on her 80th birthday.

HR 1056 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 11:03AM
Caption: Welcoming Dutch ambassador Rudolf Bekink to the State Capitol and recognizing the importance of the trade relationship between the United States and the Netherlands.

HR 1143 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 5:22PM
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2013, as Educational Technology Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1144 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/15/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2013 9:47AM
Caption: Congratulating J. B. and Edna Snead of Austin on their 75th wedding anniversary.

HR 1298 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:43AM
Caption: Congratulating John and Nancy Ryder of Austin on their 40th wedding anniversary.

HR 1299 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/24/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2013 12:24AM
Caption: Congratulating Adela Garcia of Austin on winning the 2012 Ms. Fitness Olympia competition.

HR 1339 Author: Strama | Leach
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2013 10:53AM
Caption: Congratulating Samsung on the expansion of its semiconductor plant in Austin.

HR 1521 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Commending the Texas chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council for promoting green building practices.

HR 1617 Author: Strama
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:55PM
Caption: Commending the Texas chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council for promoting green building practices.

HR 1872 Author: Strama
Last Action: 05/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 10 2013 5:38PM
Caption: Welcoming to the State Capitol foreign ambassadors taking part in the U.S. State Department's Experience America program.

HR 1873 Author: Strama
Last Action: 05/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 10 2013 6:02PM
Caption: Recognizing May 6-12, 2013, as STEM Education Week.

HR 2319 Author: Strama
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 9:04AM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Albert Coolley Lloyd, Jr., of Austin.

HR 2602 Author: Strama
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 5:57PM
Caption: Congratulating Barbara-Jane Paris on her selection as president of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Joint Author (15):
HB 744 Author: Ashby | King, Ken | Farney | Strama
Last Action: 02/18/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain electronic devices sold during a limited period.

HB 1094 Author: Keffer | Anchia | Ritter | Villarreal | Strama
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in districts designated by municipalities and counties.

HB 1956 Author: Davis, John | Strama | Murphy | Alvarado | Huberty
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.

HB 2264 Author: Dukes | Rodriguez, Eddie | Naishtat | Strama
Last Action: 04/15/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

HB 2500 Author: Bohac | Strama | Button | Anchia
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of solar energy property.

HB 2684 Author: Button | Otto | Bohac | Strama | Ashby
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/20/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2013 12:40PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain political subdivision corporations.

HB 2712 Author: Perez | Hernandez Luna | Strama | Walle | Isaac
Sponsor: Taylor
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area.

HB 2770 Author: Branch | Strama | Ratliff | Anchia | Frank
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.

HB 3143 Author: Anchia | Strama
Last Action: 04/11/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

HB 3228 Author: Ratliff | Villalba | Strama | Parker
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to procedures for credit by examination in public schools.

HB 3498 Author: Turner, Scott | Fletcher | Toth | Strama | Murphy
Last Action: 05/10/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.

HCR 85 Author: Dukes | Darby | Strama | Rodriguez, Eddie | Workman
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Officer Jaime Padron of the Austin Police Department.

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 587 Author: Anchia | McClendon | Strama
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 9:23AM
Caption: Honoring Suzii Paynter for her service as director of the Christian Life Commission and the Advocacy and Care Center of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

HR 2626 Author: McClendon | Strama | Kolkhorst | Orr | Dukes
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 6:20PM
Caption: Commending the 2013 Class of UTSA Legislative Scholars.

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