Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Royce West
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/3/2024

Number of Bills: 20

Sponsor (20):
HB 718 Author: Goldman | Turner | Sherman, Sr. | Leach | González, Jessica
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain tags, permits, and license plates authorizing the movement of vehicles and the transfer and renewal of certain license plates.

HB 729 Author: Rose | Sherman, Sr.
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.

HB 783 Author: Meza
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities and counties.

HB 1009 Author: Turner
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to imposing requirements on the employment of or contracts for certain individuals providing services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including requiring certain facilities and Medicaid providers to conduct criminal history record information and employee misconduct registry reviews and to suspend the employment or contracts of individuals who engage in reportable conduct; providing administrative penalties.

HB 1277 Author: Cain | Moody | Collier | Thompson, Senfronia | Patterson
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.

HB 1472 Author: Walle
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements under the owner-builder loan program.

HB 1590 Author: Burns | González, Mary | VanDeaver | Collier
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.

HB 1695 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt.

HB 1743 Author: Leach | Noble | Jones, Venton | Collier | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to assess the eligibility of certain inmates for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on discharge or release from confinement.

HB 1905 Author: Talarico | Morales, Eddie | Garcia
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to allowing school districts to make available certain school safety training courses to employees of certain private schools, child-care facilities, or organizations providing out-of-school-time care.

HB 1912 Author: Button | Neave Criado | Plesa | Bhojani
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to student buildings fees at The University of Texas at Dallas.

HB 2181 Author: Rose | Garcia | Campos | Collier
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a homeless housing and services program for youth and young adults.

HB 2466 Author: Button | Capriglione | González, Mary | Ashby | Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/23/2023 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas technology and innovation program.

HB 2929 Author: Lozano
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.

HB 3313 Author: Ordaz
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on motorcycles and mopeds.

HB 3323 Author: Goodwin | González, Jessica | Plesa
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.

HB 3329 Author: Thimesch | Meza
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the investigation or determination of abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or person with a disability and the provision of certain services.

HB 3469 Author: Sherman, Sr. | Bell, Keith
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain property by the former Bois D'Arc Island Levee Improvement District of Dallas and Kaufman Counties and the record of dissolution of that district.

HB 3641 Author: Guillen
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to residency requirements for driver's licenses and personal identification certificates.

HB 4906 Author: Hefner
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications by certain peace officers.

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