Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Ryan Guillen
87th Legislature Second Called Session
Report Date: 4/19/2024

Number of Bills: 47

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (9):
HB 172 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 08/23/2021 H Referred to Public Education: Aug 23 2021 6:08PM
Caption: Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.

HB 204 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 08/23/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the safety of a referee, judge, or other official at a public school extracurricular activity and prohibiting certain conduct by a spectator related to those officials' safety.

HR 58 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 09/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 2 2021 2:41PM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Joe David Townsend of South Padre Island.

HR 59 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 09/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 2 2021 2:41PM
Caption: In memory of Joseph LaMantia Jr. of McAllen.

HR 60 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 09/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 2 2021 2:41PM
Caption: In memory of Abel N. Gonzalez Sr. and Maria Elia Solis Gonzalez of Rio Grande City.

HR 61 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 09/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 2 2021 2:42PM
Caption: In memory of Arcadio Jesus Salinas Jr. of Rio Grande City.

HR 62 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 09/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 2 2021 2:48PM
Caption: In memory of Roy and Lucy Cantu of Rio Grande City.

HR 63 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 09/02/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 2 2021 2:51PM
Caption: In memory of Alberto Barrera of Rio Grande City.

HR 68 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 09/08/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 8 2021 10:13AM
Caption: Congratulating Elva Yolanda Morado on her retirement from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Joint Author (38):
HB 59 Author: White | Rogers | Harless | Spiller | Guillen
Last Action: 08/06/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.

HB 84 Author: Zwiener | Guillen
Last Action: 08/07/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.

HB 109 Author: Vasut | Guillen | Bailes
Last Action: 08/07/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 113 Author: Shine | Guillen | Dean | Darby | Stucky
Last Action: 08/07/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an economic development corporation and used for a public purpose.

HB 119 Author: Jetton | Guillen
Last Action: 08/09/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to an educational program on sex trafficking awareness and prevention for certain public school students.

HB 123 Author: Zwiener | Guillen
Last Action: 08/23/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Aug 23 2021 6:08PM
Caption: Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

HB 124 Author: Schofield | Guillen
Last Action: 08/09/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land.

HB 126 Author: Schofield | Guillen | Shine
Last Action: 08/09/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HB 130 Author: Schofield | Guillen | Shine
Last Action: 08/23/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Aug 23 2021 6:08PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

HB 143 Author: Buckley | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district’s local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.

HB 149 Author: Middleton | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 152 Author: Middleton | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.

HB 153 Author: Buckley | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 155 Author: Wilson | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HB 157 Author: Allison | Guillen
Last Action: 08/11/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.

HB 158 Author: Allison | Guillen
Last Action: 08/11/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.

HB 161 Author: Cook | Guillen
Last Action: 08/11/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to a restriction on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the tax year following a tax year in which the appraised value of the property is lowered as a result of an agreement, protest, or appeal.

HB 162 Author: Capriglione | Guillen
Last Action: 08/11/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.

HB 180 Author: White | Guillen
Last Action: 08/14/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields.

HB 192 Author: King, Ken | Guillen
Last Action: 08/19/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.

HB 193 Author: King, Ken | Guillen
Last Action: 08/19/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.

HB 195 Author: Dominguez | Guillen
Last Action: 08/20/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.

HB 225 Author: Bucy | Guillen
Last Action: 08/25/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 226 Author: Jetton | Guillen
Last Action: 08/25/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to education benefits at public institutions of higher education for certain survivors of public servants.

HB 239 Author: Frank | Guillen | Cook
Last Action: 08/27/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.

HB 242 Author: White | Guillen
Last Action: 08/27/2021 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.

HCR 2 Author: Hull | Guillen
Last Action: 08/23/2021 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Aug 23 2021 6:08PM
Caption: Designating the third Monday in October as Domestic Violence Survivors' Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

HJR 6 Author: Zwiener | Guillen
Last Action: 08/23/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Aug 23 2021 6:08PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.

HJR 7 Author: Zwiener | Guillen
Last Action: 08/07/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.

HJR 8 Author: Schofield | Guillen | Shine
Last Action: 08/07/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HJR 12 Author: Schofield | Guillen
Last Action: 08/09/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.

HJR 14 Author: Schofield | Guillen | Shine
Last Action: 08/23/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Aug 23 2021 6:08PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.

HJR 17 Author: Middleton | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.

HJR 18 Author: Wilson | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.

HJR 19 Author: Wilson | Guillen
Last Action: 08/10/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HJR 20 Author: Allison | Guillen
Last Action: 08/11/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.

HJR 22 Author: Capriglione | Guillen
Last Action: 08/11/2021 H Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.

HR 134 Author: King, Tracy O. | Raymond | Guillen
Last Action: 09/08/2021 H Reported enrolled: Sep 8 2021 9:30AM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza of Laredo.

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