Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Judith Zaffirini
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 91

Sponsor (91):
HB 21 Author: Neave | Button | Hunter | Swanson | Minjarez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/09/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 33 Author: Dominguez | Tinderholt | Morales, Eddie | Ellzey | Cortez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training and to prepare veterans for employment in certain industries.

HB 39 Author: Neave | Cook | Moody | Morales Shaw | Smith
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.

HB 53 Author: Fierro
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the designation of April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

HB 79 Author: Murr
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.

HB 103 Author: Landgraf | Meyer | Guillen | Kuempel | González, Mary
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/24/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to establishment of the Texas Active Shooter Alert System.

HB 119 Author: Landgraf | Turner, John | White | Holland
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.

HB 129 Author: González, Mary | Leach | Moody | Capriglione | Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools.

HB 249 Author: Cortez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/10/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside.

HB 295 Author: Murr | Collier | Smith | Moody | Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.

HB 375 Author: Smith | Guillen | Minjarez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.

HB 428 Author: King, Ken | Leach | Kacal | Canales | Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.

HB 458 Author: Shaheen | Neave | Morales, Eddie | Krause | Jetton
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/09/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the collection and enforcement of withholding of income for the payment of child support.

HB 549 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to exemptions from liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.

HB 604 Author: Noble | Stucky | Buckley | Thierry | Anderson
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue organization.

HB 626 Author: Rosenthal | Tinderholt | Guillen | Fierro
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.

HB 690 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.

HB 699 Author: Rosenthal | Guillen | Fierro
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to public school attendance requirements for students diagnosed with or undergoing related treatment for severe or life-threatening illnesses.

HB 700 Author: Johnson, Jarvis | Lopez | Frank
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.

HB 725 Author: Patterson | González, Mary | Dominguez | Allison | Cook
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

HB 763 Author: Toth
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the handling of illicit alcoholic beverages seized by a peace officer.

HB 780 Author: Oliverson | Zwiener | Howard | Klick | Collier
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.

HB 785 Author: Allen | Reynolds | Johnson, Jarvis
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.

HB 788 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/24/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.

HB 837 Author: Lucio III
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.

HB 868 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the jury charge and jury findings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 963 Author: Lozano | Landgraf | Dominguez | Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/09/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.

HB 978 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.

HB 1011 Author: Turner, John | Oliverson | Guerra
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes in certain counties.

HB 1012 Author: Dutton | Collier | Lambert
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/09/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.

HB 1013 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/19/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a decree of divorce include the date of the marriage.

HB 1081 Author: Kuempel | Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Presidential Service Badge.

HB 1082 Author: King, Phil | Hernandez | Harless | Deshotel | Shaheen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/19/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the availability of personal information of an elected public officer.

HB 1097 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

HB 1135 Author: Morales, Christina | Swanson
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the terms and conditions of a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 1172 Author: Howard | Tinderholt | Harless | Neave | White
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct.

HB 1227 Author: Leman | Johnson, Jarvis | Klick | Frank | Neave
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to certain procedures regarding court-ordered financial support for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1301 Author: Guillen | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to services provided by colonia self-help centers and a study on colonias in this state.

HB 1322 Author: Shaheen | Ellzey | Jetton | Crockett | Ordaz Perez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a summary of a rule proposed by a state agency.

HB 1372 Author: Guerra | Ramos | Wu
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.

HB 1423 Author: Campos | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the regulation and inspection procedures of certain long-term care facilities, including a survey of certain facilities' emergency power sources.

HB 1434 Author: Oliverson | Hull | Howard | Collier | Johnson, Julie
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to limitations on pelvic examinations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.

HB 1514 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of unclaimed property.

HB 1544 Author: Guillen | Pacheco
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee.

HB 1792 Author: Button | Talarico | Raney | Thompson, Senfronia | Frank
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.

HB 1799 Author: Button | Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs.

HB 2057 Author: Klick
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the timing of changes to county election precincts.

HB 2058 Author: Klick
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.

HB 2106 Author: Perez | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Leman | Moody
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2197 Author: Hull | Paul
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/21/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2021 9:13PM
Caption: Relating to the statement of residence required to vote.

HB 2204 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.

HB 2225 Author: King, Tracy O. | Guillen | Zwiener
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the Texas Water Trust.

HB 2404 Author: Meyer | Burrows
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/03/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of information regarding certain local economic development agreements; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2519 Author: Darby | Huberty | Murr | Dutton | Talarico
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to matters regarding educators, including the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, the issuance of certain sanctions by the board, and requiring a school district to notify a teacher regarding the submission of certain complaints to the board.

HB 2645 Author: King, Tracy O. | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the election of certain junior college district trustees by plurality vote.

HB 2669 Author: Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of a child's criminal records related to certain misdemeanor offenses.

HB 2698 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to covers or barriers on the windows and doors of and other obstructions of the view of certain alcoholic beverage retailers.

HB 2710 Author: Bowers
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption to the cancellation of a water right for nonuse.

HB 2827 Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of certain responsibilities relating to postsecondary education and career counseling.

HB 2903 Author: Raymond | Guillen | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.

HB 3009 Author: Ramos | Wu
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to child custody evaluations.

HB 3107 Author: Clardy | Klick | Cain | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to election practices and procedures.

HB 3469 Author: Hinojosa
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.

HB 3529 Author: Meyer
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to consent for the use or possession of personal identifying information under the Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act.

HB 3566 Author: Cortez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/21/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2021 11:00PM
Caption: Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.

HB 3617 Author: Anchia
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to certain qualifications and requirements for residential mortgage loan companies, the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees, and the creation of the mortgage grant fund; changing a fee.

HB 3618 Author: Oliverson
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the comptroller's rulemaking authority under the Insurance Code.

HB 3626 Author: Romero, Jr. | Frank | Coleman | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.

HB 3745 Author: Capriglione
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.

HB 3769 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to required disclosures for certain occupational insurance policies.

HB 3802 Author: Lozano | Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to requirements for public drinking water supply systems and certain rates and fees charged by water supply corporations.

HB 3986 Author: Guillen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/22/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 22 2021 8:52PM
Caption: Relating to the collection of money payable to a municipal court in criminal actions and proceedings.

HB 4016 Author: Kuempel | Darby | Fierro | Geren
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to operating agreements between holders of a distiller's and rectifier's permit and certain alcoholic beverage permit holders.

HB 4025 Author: Rodriguez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.

HB 4080 Author: Jetton
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to issuance of autism awareness specialty license plates.

HB 4204 Author: Guillen | King, Tracy O.
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/19/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 2021 1:06PM
Caption: Relating to a study and report on the water level of Falcon Lake in Zapata and Starr Counties.

HB 4220 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Guadalupe County.

HB 4240 Author: Raymond | Middleton | Swanson | Ramos | Talarico
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 4293 Author: Hinojosa | Krause | Moody | Leach | González, Jessica
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants.

HB 4344 Author: Jetton
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a complaint filed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

HB 4374 Author: Cyrier
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties.

HB 4429 Author: King, Tracy O.
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.

HB 4477 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.

HB 4646 Author: Rodriguez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Creedmoor Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 4647 Author: Rodriguez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/22/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 22 2021 7:37PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Mustang Ridge Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 4650 Author: Rodriguez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Central Travis County Conservation and Reclamation District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 4661 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Howard | Neave | Goldman
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to required sexual harassment prevention training for members of the legislature and lobbyists.

HCR 50 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2021 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Designating November as Texas Wildlife and Conservation Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

HCR 113 Author: Shaheen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/30/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 1322 from the governor.

HCR 114 Author: Shaheen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/01/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a correction in H.B. No. 1322.

HJR 165 Author: Jetton
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/25/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing additional powers to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct with respect to candidates for judicial office.

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