Legislation authored by Terry A. Canales

Includes legislation with Terry A. Canales as the primary author for the 63rd through 64th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
HB 34 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to presumptive coverage for first responders that contract COVID-19.
HB 47 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to presumptive coverage for school district employees that contract COVID-19.
HB 89 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
HB 109 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
HB 132 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
HB 174 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.
HB 189 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a severance payment to a superintendent or administrator serving as educational leader and chief executive officer of an open-enrollment charter school.
HB 212 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
HB 267 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
HB 273 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
HB 278 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an individual to a school district board of managers by the commissioner of education.
HB 344 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
HB 439 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate.
HB 637 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
HB 1327 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the enforceability of covenants not to compete against certain discharged employees.
HB 1328 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
HB 1329 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
HB 1330 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.
HB 1331 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
HB 1332 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.
HB 1600 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
HB 1835 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
HB 1845 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
HB 1971 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the purchase and installation of climate control systems at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1973 Last Action: Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities.
HB 1974 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to contingent fee contracts for legal services.
HB 1995 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance; authorizing an assessment.
HB 1996 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
HB 1997 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
HB 1999 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to a specialty mental health court program for juveniles.
HB 2001 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety.
HB 2068 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2218 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes; authorizing a change in tax rates.
HB 2219 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas Mobility Fund obligations.
HB 2220 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a contract between a private vendor and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for certain license plate services.
HB 2221 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
HB 2222 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on future transportation needs for the year 2045.
HB 2223 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the impact of certain classifications of motor vehicle on the roads and bridges of this state.
HB 2446 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
HB 2448 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the verification of the incarceration of an accused person in a criminal case for the purpose of discharging a surety's liability on a bail bond.
HB 2451 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 2458 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
HB 2459 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the financial audit of certain open-enrollment charter schools by the state auditor.
HB 2683 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
HB 2684 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain persons.
HB 2828 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the provision of onetime cash payments to certain electric customers.
HB 2843 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the donation to the United States of certain facilities relating to a toll bridge by certain municipalities.
HB 3026 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of certain automated motor vehicles.
HB 3027 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration of navigation districts.
HB 3282 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower the speed limit at a highway maintenance activity site.
HB 3283 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to preemployment physical examinations for employment with the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 3467 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway 130.
HB 3511 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County.
HB 3512 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for certain deceased peace officers.
HB 3513 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County.
HB 3514 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a penalty.
HB 3713 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by certain navigation districts.
HB 3992 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the use of a flashing warning signal light and certain other equipment by a person operating a school bus.
HB 3993 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, to student fees imposed by the university, and to the elimination of certain obsolete statutory references in relation to the university.
HB 3996 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
HB 4329 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the determination of death when artificial means of support preclude a determination that a person's spontaneous respiratory and circulatory functions have ceased.
HB 4620 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to procedures for the dissolution of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.
HCR 68 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending former Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia for his service.
HJR 13 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
HJR 18 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become candidates for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held.
HJR 73 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HJR 99 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation or infrastructure in unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted areas in the county; authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes.
HR 62 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Larry Wingert, former publisher of the Monitor newspaper of McAllen.
HR 336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Faralyn F. Stroop of Scouts BSA Troop No. 272 in Sharyland on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Paulette Guajardo on being sworn in as mayor of Corpus Christi on January 12, 2021.
HR 338 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of McAllen Border Patrol agent Enrique J. Rositas Jr.
HR 339 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lewis Daniel Hill Sr., head men's basketball coach at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
HR 340 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert C. Vackar and Janet Ogden Vackar for their contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.
HR 341 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Mario H. Salinas on being named superintendent of Edinburg CISD.
HR 342 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gilberto R. Garza of Edinburg.
HR 343 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Ben Leonel Garza of Edinburg.
HR 344 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Natividad Diaz of Palmview.
HR 345 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Trooper Moises Sanchez of the Texas Highway Patrol.
HR 346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cynthia A. Pena on her retirement from Texas Health and Human Services.
HR 347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ivan Mendoza of the Vela High School football team on being named to the 2020 Whataburger Super Team.
HR 348 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ronnie Garza of the Vela High School football team on being named to the 2020 Whataburger Super Team.
HR 349 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rudy Garcia, boys' basketball coach at Edinburg North High School, on recording his 500th career win.
HR 350 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating South Middle School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Truman Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sonia Armendariz on her retirement as a Texas Works Advisor for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
HR 353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Officer Ismael Z. Chavez of the McAllen Police Department.
HR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Hidalgo County Emergency Medical Service and South Texas AirMed for providing exceptional medical care to area residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 356 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of Mission Regional Medical Center for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 357 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of Valley Baptist Micro-Hospital in Weslaco for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 358 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 359 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of DHR Health Hospital in Edinburg for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 360 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of South Texas Health System McAllen Hospital for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 361 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of South Texas Health System Edinburg Hospital for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 362 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the staff members of South Texas Health System Children's Hospital for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR 363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brenda Patricia Garza of Edinburg for her professional film debut in the Netflix production You Are My Home.
HR 364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the cast and crew for the success of the film You Are My Home.
HR 365 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda Tovar on receiving the 2020 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award.
HR 366 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mario Lizcano on receiving the 2020 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award.
HR 367 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating TxDOT Pharr District engineer Pedro "Pete" Alvarez on his receipt of the 2020 President's Transportation Award for Planning from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
HR 368 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. J. A. Gonzalez of the McAllen Independent School District on his selection as 2020 Texas Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards.
HR 369 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gloria Ann Perez of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on her 50-year career as an educator.
HR 370 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Jose Luis Aliseda of McAllen.
HR 371 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Monica Reyes on her receipt of a 2020 UT Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award.
HR 372 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Officer Edelmiro "Eddie" Garza Jr. of the McAllen Police Department.
HR 373 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Yolanda Alamia of the Edinburg CISD for her outstanding career as an educator.
HR 374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former state representative Sergio Muñoz Sr.
HR 375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Magic Valley Electric Cooperative for its outstanding work to restore service to its members in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna.
HR 376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former Pharr mayor A. C. "Beto" Jaime.
HR 377 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Cristina Villalobos on her receipt of a 2020 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
HR 378 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Teresa Feria of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on her receipt of a 2020 UT Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award.
HR 379 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Treviño Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 380 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ramirez Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 381 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Magee Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 382 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lincoln Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lee Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jefferson Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 385 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Edinburg Crime Stoppers on the occasion of Crime Stoppers Month 2021.
HR 386 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gorena Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Flores-Zapata Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating De La Viña Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Crawford Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 392 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cavazos Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 393 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Canterbury Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cano-Gonzalez Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Austin Elementary School in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on being named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
HR 651 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team on winning the 2021 President's Cup tournament.
HR 1449 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James M. Bass on his retirement as executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HR 1772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the participants in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program during the 87th Session.
87th 3rd Called Session
HB 88 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to climate control requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HCR 12 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
86th Regular Session
HB 21 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
HB 27 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a federal law enforcement officer.
HB 38 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
HB 51 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
HB 64 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
HB 81 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.
HB 93 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
HB 101 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false caller identification information display.
HB 110 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the conversion of certain Class C misdemeanors to civil violations.
HB 115 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to a report by certain vessel operators on gambling device payout percentages; providing a civil penalty.
HB 126 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain time limits on a delay in the state's readiness to proceed with the trial of a criminal case.
HB 133 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
HB 138 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
HB 144 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.
HB 149 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 155 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
HB 158 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the criminal penalty for certain subsequent criminal offenses.
HB 159 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.
HB 163 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
HB 167 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the participation of certain students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
HB 168 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
HB 169 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in governmental contracts with governmental entities.
HB 171 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
HB 173 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
HB 174 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.
HB 175 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the amount of late fees that may be charged to certain tenants.
HB 176 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.
HB 178 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or another facility before sentencing.
HB 179 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
HB 181 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
HB 182 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
HB 184 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to prosecutors providing information about the benefits and costs of a proposed sentence for a defendant in a criminal trial.
HB 186 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the determination of the weight of marihuana and other tetrahydrocannabinols for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of the offense of possession of those substances.
HB 546 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to a study and report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on certain training and education requirements for law enforcement officers.
HB 547 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to verification of hunting and fishing license information.
HB 548 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System.
HB 549 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an objection to the judge assigned in a criminal case.
HB 550 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program.
HB 551 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and criminal penalties for the possession of marihuana concentrate; creating criminal offenses.
HB 552 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
HB 936 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study on reducing the level at which the air temperature in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is regulated.
HB 2294 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to state contributions to fund the group insurance program for retired school employees.
HB 2295 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2457 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain obligations of and limitations on landlords regarding residential tenants' rental payments, late fees, and security deposits.
HB 2830 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for and limitations on design-build contracts for highway projects of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2831 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the service of notice of a special commissioners' hearing in an eminent domain proceeding.
HB 2833 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain contracts requiring competitive bidding by the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2834 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to access to information related to investigations by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
HB 2835 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of operating a vehicle with an expired license plate.
HB 2837 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the operation of and equipment for vehicles.
HB 2840 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the right of a member of the public to address the governing body of a political subdivision at an open meeting of the body.
HB 2845 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the removal of wind power facilities.
HB 3361 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to court reporter service fees in certain counties.
HB 4185 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to examination of pharmacy benefit managers by the commissioner of insurance.
HB 4203 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
HB 4427 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to extend the term of a comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway 130.
HB 4434 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to navigation districts.
HB 4436 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports.
HB 4438 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.
HB 4445 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the safe and efficient provision of pilot services by the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports.
HB 4717 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County.
HCR 67 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Objective Watchers of the Legal System organization for its work in South Texas.
HJR 71 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become a candidate for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held.
HJR 84 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HJR 108 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
HR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating Reverberations of Memory, Violence, and History: A Conference for the Centennial of the 1919 Canales Investigation.
HR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the legacy of former state representative José Tomás Canales and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Canales Investigation.
HR 616 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the City of Edinburg for its history and achievements.
HR 1522 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Noah Sekinger of Vela High School on being named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the Monitor newspaper.
HR 1523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carlos Ramos of Economedes High School in Edinburg on being named Boys Basketball Coach of the Year by the Monitor newspaper.
HR 1524 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Barrientes Middle School cheerleading team on winning a title at the 2019 NCA Senior and Junior High School National Championship.
HR 1525 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hargill Elementary School of Edinburg on being named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School.
HR 1526 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Magee Elementary School in Edinburg on being named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School.
HR 1527 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Crystal Pacheco of Monte Cristo Elementary School in Edinburg on receiving a Student Heroes Award from the State Board of Education.
HR 1528 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Magee Elementary School in Edinburg on its designation as a National ESEA Distinguished School by the Texas Education Agency.
HR 1529 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Luis Antonio Alamia Jr. of Edinburg.
HR 1685 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Coach Ray Dennis Morales of Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School in Edinburg on receiving the 2018 National All Star Teacher of the Year Award from Project Fit America.
HR 1686 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Coach Betty Kennan of Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School in Edinburg on receiving the 2018 National All Star Teacher of the Year Award from Project Fit America.
HR 1687 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chris King on his accomplishments as director of athletics at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
HR 1814 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the participants in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program during the 86th Session.
85th Regular Session
HB 209 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
HB 211 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
HB 213 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.
HB 214 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
HB 215 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
HB 217 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.
HB 229 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
HB 230 Last Action: Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 316 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases.
HB 317 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.
HB 318 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
HB 319 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
HB 320 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
HB 321 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft; authorizing fees.
HB 322 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
HB 323 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
HB 324 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee.
HB 325 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.
HB 326 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
HB 327 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the sale of wine and beer on Sundays.
HB 341 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to requiring certain textbook publishers to offer electronic textbooks.
HB 342 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.
HB 343 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.
HB 344 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
HB 345 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
HB 346 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which an indictment or information was dismissed with prejudice.
HB 347 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
HB 348 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
HB 349 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.
HB 350 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
HB 351 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 662 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or other facility before sentencing.
HB 663 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the ownership and disposition of official court reporter notes and transcripts; authorizing fees.
HB 664 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
HB 665 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies.
HB 666 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.
HB 667 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.
HB 668 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
HB 669 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
HB 670 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
HB 822 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
HB 1096 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.
HB 1097 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.
HB 1098 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the amount of late fees that may be charged to certain tenants.
HB 1099 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or other emergency assistance.
HB 1100 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a permit to host a charity hunt outside the regular hunting season; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 1668 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.
HB 1717 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 1742 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
HB 1743 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on court reporting.
HB 1823 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to properly recorded diacritical marks in vital statistics records, driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates.
HB 2526 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
HB 2678 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
HB 2679 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the penalty for certain subsequent offenses.
HB 2680 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
HB 2937 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students.
HB 3235 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Hidalgo County.
HB 3400 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and malt liquor to certain qualified persons outside the state.
HB 3403 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that certain oil and gas operations be set back a certain distance from child-care facilities and schools.
HCR 121 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Salvador Sanchez Diaz of Edinburg.
HR 315 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Run, Ride & Share Day.
HR 324 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Miranda Jasso on being crowned Miss PreTeen Galaxy 2017.
HR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nola Maresh of Edinburg on being crowned Little Miss Galaxy 2017.
HR 555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Angelisa Rendon on being named the 2017 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley and the South Texas Area Council.
HR 617 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring artist Marco Govea of McAllen.
HR 967 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former United States congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.
HR 968 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leonardo V. Camarillo of Edinburg.
HR 969 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Fernando Castillo of the Donna Independent School District on his receipt of the 2017 Superintendent's Award from Abydos Learning International.
HR 970 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating principal Celia Martinez of J. W. Caceres Elementary School on being named 2015-2016 Administrator of the Year by the Texas Educational Support Staff Association.
HR 971 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating three students from Johnny G. Economedes High School in Edinburg on their selection as 2017 Texas All-State Orchestra members by the Texas Music Educators Association.
HR 972 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending South Texas College, the City of Pharr, and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD for creating the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence.
HR 973 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Veronica Estrada of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on her receipt of a McGraw Hill Distinguished Scholar Award.
HR 974 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bert Guerra for his efforts to preserve the spirit of the historic Cine El Rey in McAllen.
HR 975 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lamar Academy students Juan Pablo Flanagan, Sabrina Benitez, and Sofia Escobar on having their science experiment selected for the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Mission 9.
HR 976 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Edinburg Consolidated ISD for having 16 elementary schools earn all the TEA distinction designations for which they were eligible.
HR 1025 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.
HR 1173 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 30, 2017, as Rio Grande International Trade Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1941 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jose Perez of the Pharr Fire Department on being named Firefighter of the Year by the Rio Grande Valley Firefighter's and Fire Marshals' Association.
HR 1942 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Arnoldo F. Benavides on his retirement as principal of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School in Edinburg.
HR 1943 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mariachi Oro from McAllen High School on its success at the 2017 UIL State Mariachi Festival.
HR 1944 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the PSJA Memorial Early College High School film team on winning the state championship title in the Division 2 Documentary category at the 2017 UIL State Film Contest.
HR 2048 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Carlos Pimentel for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
HR 2049 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Julissa Cantu on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
HR 2110 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alfred Breuer for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 252 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain felony cases.
84th Regular Session
HB 286 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.
HB 287 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans.
HB 288 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to providing certain legislative information on the Internet in Spanish.
HB 294 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 295 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
HB 303 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
HB 311 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty.
HB 316 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state.
HB 382 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to public junior college district branch campuses, including a requirement that the South Texas Community College District adopt and implement a plan to expand opportunity for instructional programs in a certain location.
HB 438 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
HB 461 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for smoking tobacco in a passenger vehicle with a child present.
HB 493 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
HB 541 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
HB 640 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study concerning the use of a digital image for identification and proof of licensure purposes.
HB 641 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
HB 642 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to an alcohol awareness program or drug education program for certain minors convicted of or adjudicated to have engaged in, or placed on deferred disposition or community supervision for, certain drug or alcohol related offenses; authorizing a fee.
HB 644 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the contents of a search warrant and to the offense of tampering with a governmental record consisting of a search warrant.
HB 791 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
HB 901 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a student election to select the athletics nickname of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
HB 926 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public institutions of higher education.
HB 927 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to requiring certain textbook publishers to offer electronic textbooks.
HB 1010 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.
HB 1011 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
HB 1012 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
HB 1013 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.
HB 1014 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.
HB 1015 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.
HB 1215 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
HB 1503 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
HB 1504 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a lottery prize winner's choice to remain anonymous on authorization to withhold five percent of winnings.
HB 1515 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties.
HB 1587 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosing certain information about each substance used to execute a person convicted of capital murder.
HB 1958 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs.
HB 1959 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a requirement that public school counselors provide parents with information regarding assessment instruments used in the admissions processes of colleges and universities.
HB 1960 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction.
HB 2097 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary engineering and academic studies building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
HB 2305 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations.
HB 2306 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
HB 2907 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to allowing deferred adjudication community supervision for first-time offenders charged with certain intoxication offenses, requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of or placement on deferred adjudication for certain intoxication offenses, and authorizing ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses; imposing a fee.
HB 3415 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
HB 3420 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities.
HB 3669 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the sale of wine and beer on Sundays.
HB 3704 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft, including authorizing proposed fees to support the program.
HB 3830 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice in University Interscholastic League athletic activities.
HB 3831 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and certain related laws.
HB 3892 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System
HB 3893 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee.
HB 3932 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
HCR 118 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of former Hidalgo County Commissioner Oscar L. Garza Jr. of Edinburg.
HJR 62 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
HR 376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Edinburg High School cheerleading team on winning its division title at the 2015 National Cheerleaders Association Senior and Junior High School National Championship.
HR 377 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Edinburg High School mock trial team on winning the Region One Mock Trial Competition.
HR 584 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John David Franz, former mayor of Hidalgo, on being named a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
HR 585 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carmen Pagan of McAllen on her selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
HR 586 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda A. Tovar on her selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
HR 587 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating JoAnn Gama on being named one of the 2015 Pillars of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
HR 588 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Richard Garcia on being named one of the 2015 Pillars of Success by The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni Association.
HR 747 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Janice Montemayor for being named the 2015 Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley.
HR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Frances Rocha of Elsa for her service to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.
HR 796 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Leticia Gonzalez on her 27 years of service with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.
HR 797 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Josephine Longoria of Edinburg.
HR 798 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Imelda Rodriguez on her 10 years of service as director of tourism for the Edinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
HR 799 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joe Filoteo Jr. for his achievements as a coach and athletic director and for his service with the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department.
HR 800 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of Girl Scout Troop 35 of Greater South Texas for their service to their community.
HR 801 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 10th annual Texas Cook 'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg barbecue cook-off.
HR 896 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Boys and Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley on the event of the organization's 45th anniversary.
HR 897 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) for its service in the Rio Grande Valley.
HR 900 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Celia Avila of Edinburg.
HR 901 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vera's King-O-Meats in Edinburg.
HR 902 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mariachi Oro of Edinburg North High School on its invitation to perform at the 2015 Iguazú en Concierto.
HR 904 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Francisco Barrientes of Edinburg for his service to his nation and his community.
HR 905 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Erick Hurtado of Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 906 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Stan McKay of Edcouch-Elsa High School, the 2014-2015 Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year.
HR 907 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Viviana Rendon of the Jorge R. Gutierrez Early Childhood Center, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 908 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mari Villarreal of Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 910 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael Rodriguez of Senator Carlos F. Truan Junior High School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 911 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Oralia Olivarez of Santiago Garcia Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 912 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Noemi Torres of John F. Kennedy Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year.
HR 913 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Evelyn Guerrero of PFC David Ybarra Middle School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 1137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cynthia M. Sakulenzki of McAllen on her 15th anniversary as president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Aguilar's Meat Market on its 30th anniversary in Edinburg.
HR 1264 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Commending the Honorable Leopoldo "Polo" Palacios on his service as mayor of Pharr.
HR 1265 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rodolfo "Rudy" Ramirez for his work in the Edinburg community.
HR 1353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Diana Anzaldua for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Yolanda Flores for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tereso Jasso for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1356 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Eva Sandoval for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1357 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Noemi Escalante for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1358 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Honoring Evangelina Flores for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1359 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rolando Sanchez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1360 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Raymundo Rodriguez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1361 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Irma Alamia for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1362 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Hector Gonzalez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Maria Martinez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Alda Rendon for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1365 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Maria Sandoval for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1366 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ofelia Garza for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1367 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Maclovia Sanchez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1368 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Judith Reeve for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1369 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Leocadita Pena for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1370 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Teresa Vina for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1371 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ruben Guadarrama for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1372 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rosa Stockwell for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1373 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Gloria Perez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Virginia Ocana for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lilia Perez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jose Salazar for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1377 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Cipriano Pena for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1378 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Maria Bonura for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1379 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Zulema Escobar for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1380 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Nelda Cantu for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1381 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Nora Garate for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1382 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mario Lopez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Robert Vina for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rosie Banda for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1385 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Claret Pulido for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1386 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Esperanza Salinas for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mary Saldana for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Raquel Flores for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1389 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Olivia Castilleja for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jose Vasquez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Viviana De Leon for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1392 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ciria Reyna for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1393 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Elma Gonzalez for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Elma Ayala for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Hortencia Salazar for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1396 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Juanito Ramirez for his contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1397 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Gloria De Leon for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1678 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the TEAM MARIO Superheroes 5K Run for Autism and Buddy Fun Walk.
HR 2157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former Hidalgo County Commissioner Oscar L. Garza Jr. of Edinburg.
HR 2490 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Edwards Abstract and Title Company on its 135th anniversary.
HR 2835 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge for its significance as a port of entry.
HR 3132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jacqueline Sandoval for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
HR 3133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lesley Andrea Marin for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
HR 3275 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carlos Aguayo for his participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
HR 3276 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Shauna Miller for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
HR 3524 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Antonio M. Anguiano for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
83rd Regular Session
HB 348 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to ethics training for legislators and certain other state officers and employees.
HB 349 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Hidalgo County.
HB 350 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to allowing defendants access to certain evidence of the state in criminal cases.
HB 351 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents.
HB 523 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
HB 703 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours of sale for liquor.
HB 940 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to providing for legislative information on the Internet in Spanish.
HB 1095 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 1096 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
HB 1212 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the tax rate for contributions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act applicable to wages paid to certain honorably discharged veterans; changing the rate of a tax.
HB 1344 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.
HB 1441 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans; providing a penalty.
HB 1747 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a packaging notice for new firearms and firearm ammunition; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 1767 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 281 in Jim Wells County as the Lt. General Marc Cisneros Highway.
HB 1768 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
HB 2090 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a written statement made by an accused as a result of custodial interrogation.
HB 2091 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty.
HB 2988 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.
HB 2989 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
HB 2990 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.
HB 2991 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state.
HB 3631 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to rules concerning unused supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
HB 3632 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an alcohol awareness program or drug education program for certain minors convicted of or adjudicated to have engaged in, or placed on deferred disposition or community supervision for, certain drug or alcohol related offenses; authorizing a fee.
HB 3633 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to access to personal information about jurors in a criminal trial.
HCR 47 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Ciro Treviño on his legacy of public service.
HCR 105 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Judge Noe Gonzalez of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County for his professional achievements and civic contributions.
HR 261 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2013, as Region One Day at the State Capitol.
HR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2013, as Edcouch-Elsa Day at the State Capitol.
HR 437 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring David Chavana for his efforts to promote health and fitness among his fellow Edinburg residents.
HR 438 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 1, 2013, as Migrant Farmworker Day at the State Capitol.
HR 439 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Roberto Pulido for his accomplishments in the music industry.
HR 627 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mayor Pro Tempore Noe Garza of Edinburg.
HR 1431 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 23, 2013, as Migrant Farmworker Day at the State Capitol.
HR 2458 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert Nelsen on his distinguished service as president of The University of Texas--Pan American.
HR 2459 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring former State Representative Aaron Pena, Jr., for his legislative service.
HR 2599 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Noe Andres Gonzalez for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
HR 2600 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Emily Campbell for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
HR 2601 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jonathan Gonzalez-Smith for his service as legislative director with the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
HR 2759 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1768.
83rd 1st Called Session
HB 72 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HB 10 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
HB 32 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to an interim study on the Evins Regional Juvenile Center in Edinburg.
64th Regular Session
HB 1865 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the election of directors of the Starr County Hospital District.
HR 161 Caption: Preferring impeachment charges against Judge O. P. Carrillo.
63rd Regular Session
HB 686 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to cumulative voting in the election of directors of state banks.
HB 965 Last Action: Committee hearing date
Caption: Relating to including Brooks County under the provisions of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
HB 1107 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and financing of the Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas.
HB 1497 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the renegotiation of certain property rights and contracts in certain unitized areas.
HCR 222 Last Action: Reported engrossed
Caption: Recognizing June 22, 1973, as Henry Sanchez Day in Brownsville, Texas.
HCR 229 Last Action: Filed
Caption: In memory of Mrs. Grace Rice Atwell.