Legislation authored by Eddie De La Garza

Includes legislation with Eddie De La Garza as the primary author for the 72nd through 74th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

74th Regular Session
HB 213	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the records of the conviction or adjudication of a minor.
HB 214	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of children for delinquent conduct that violates a penal law of this state of the grade of felony.
HB 351	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an establishment by two or more school districts in a county of an alternative school for students expelled from regular class.
HB 352	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts.
HB 429	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of proceeds derived from criminal asset forfeiture for gang suppression programs.
HB 430	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to conditions of parole and release to mandatory supervision for inmates serving sentences for certain sex offenses.
HB 439	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to drug-free and weapon-free zones and to the imposition of penalties for the possession, delivery, manufacture, or possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture a controlled substance in drug-free zones or on school buses and penalties for certain offenses involving weapons committed in weapon-free zones.
HB 440	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to decreasing the age of criminal responsibility for offenses committed by minors under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
HB 489	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to continuation of group health insurance coverage after termination of group contract.
HB 490	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to juvenile court jurisdiction over and disposition of certain children younger than 10 years of age.
HB 491	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to denial of or limitation on health insurance coverage because of a preexisting condition.
HB 522	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to establishing the amount of bail in a criminal case.
HB 523	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to stolen vehicle checkpoints near the Mexico border and the jurisdiction of a magistrate to hear a stolen property disposition hearing.
HB 524	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the execution of a warrant for the arrest of a principal of a bail bond by a surety of the bond or a designated agent of the surety.
HB 525	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the requisites of a petition for the writ of habeas corpus.
HB 526	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of polygraph examiners.
HB 527	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the prosecution of a capital felony committed by a person with mental retardation.
HB 528	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the advertisement of special competence or legal specialization by certain attorneys.
HB 639	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a juvenile court to order certain children to perform community service.
HB 640	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the treatment for tax purposes of property held and used for a public purpose under an interlocal contract between political subdivisions.
HB 641	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to disposition of a juvenile case without referral to juvenile court and to intake conference and adjustment in a juvenile case.
HB 642	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the application of hotel occupancy taxes to a housing authority.
HB 643	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to student discipline and certain offenses against school employees.
HB 721	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the control of rabies; providing criminal penalties.
HB 748	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for beginning positions in fire or police departments.
HB 952	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to county programs to mentor and counsel juveniles found to have engaged in conduct indicating a need for supervision.
HB 1083	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an area with a history of and continuing problem with gang activity to be included in an enterprise zone.
HB 1164	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to civil actions to abate certain nuisances.
HB 1165	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reports filed by certain business entities that receive funds from candidates or political committees.
HB 1276	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the disposition of a person committed to the Texas Youth Commission under a determinate sentence.
HB 1326	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to creating the offense of carrying a pistol grip shotgun.
HB 1668	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of contraband.
HB 1761	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the offense of theft of public library property.
HB 1898	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of lender's rights under certain loan contracts secured by real property.
HB 1932	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to acceptance of an insurance binder by a lender.
HB 1933	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the provision of information to the holders of certain insurance policies.
HB 1994	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the requirement of pro bono legal services by certain attorneys.
HB 2072	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties.
HB 2143	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of an emergency services district and simultaneous dissolution of a rural fire prevention district.
HB 2179	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to local option elections held under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
HB 2887	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of certain industrial development corporations created by cities.
HB 2888	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the funding of county programs for juveniles who have engaged in conduct indicating a need for supervision or delinquent conduct.
HB 2996	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the disqualification of certain judges in a criminal case and to certain procedures concerning a court of inquiry.
HCR 82	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the launching of the U.S.S. Gonzalez and paying tribute to the life of Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez, U.S.M.C.
HCR 207	Last Action: Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology Caption: Urging the Mexican government to prevent Mexican farmers from siphoning water from the Rio Grande.
HR 29	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Dr. Ralph Franklin Schilling, Jr.
HR 94	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of Travis Hiester.
HR 147	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Manuel B. Garza, Jr.
HR 296	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Thomas Rocchio for his service to his community.
HR 312	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending State District Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. for his outstanding contributions to his community.
HR 432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating March 28, 1995, as Edinburg Day.
HR 602	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Blue Angels basketball team.
HR 631	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the seventh grade history class of The Teacher Academy in Edinburg.
HR 671	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 25, 1995, as Delta Area Day at the Capitol.
HR 804	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Daniel Hernandez on his retirement as superintendent of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.
HR 939	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the 1995 senior class of Edinburg High School on the occasion of their graduation.
HR 940	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the members of the 1995 senior class of Edinburg North High School on the occasion of their graduation.
HR 948	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cristina Salinas on being named a state winner in the Rising Star Project competition.
HR 986	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Officer Romeo Zapata on his receipt of the 1995 President's Award from the Texas Probation Association.
HR 1193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 840.
HR 1204	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Junior Service League of Edinburg.
73rd Regular Session
HB 15	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of engaging in organized criminal activity.
HB 16	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of retaliation.
HB 17	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the underlying offenses on which prosecution of the offense of engaging in organized criminal activity may be based.
HB 18	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the renunciation defense to the prosecution of the offense of engaging in organized criminal activity.
HB 19	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to reporting of certain conduct on college campuses; providing a penalty.
HB 20	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
HB 21	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the use of proceeds derived from criminal asset forfeiture for gang suppression programs.
HB 22	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation and duties of a crime control and prevention district.
HB 23	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to communications between law enforcement authorities and school officials about certain crimes or gang activities; providing a penalty.
HB 24	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the commission of and prosecution and punishment for the offense of criminal solicitation.
HB 25	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to murder committed in retaliation against certain persons as a capital offense.
HB 26	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an area with a history of and continuing problem with gang activity to be included in an enterprise zone.
HB 27	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of discharging a firearm from a vehicle.
HB 28	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of discharging a firearm at a habitation, building, or vehicle.
HB 29	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief.
HB 30	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to drug-free and weapon-free school zones and to the imposition of penalties for the delivery, manufacture, or possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture a controlled substance in drug-free school zones or on school buses and penalties for certain offenses involving weapons committed in weapon-free school zones.
HB 57	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of a criminal street gang for purposes of prosecution.
HB 58	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of compelling membership in a criminal street gang.
HB 83	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the organization and operation of the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District.
HB 116	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to law enforcement efforts to prevent transportation of stolen vehicles and heavy equipment into Mexico and to prevent theft of vehicles and heavy equipment.
HB 173	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the name of The University of Texas--Pan American.
HB 242	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to dedication of state lottery funds to programs for the prevention of juvenile violence, gang activity, and drug use.
HB 243	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the execution of a warrant for the arrest of a principal of a bail bond by a surety of the bond or a designated agent of the surety.
HB 244	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requisites of a petition for the writ of habeas corpus.
HB 245	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the transfer of homestead property in certain small estates.
HB 246	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Juvenile Issues.
HB 247	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the notification of certain statewide and national criminal information systems when a warrant is issued for a juvenile.
HB 248	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of children for delinquent conduct that violates a penal law of this state of the grade of felony.
HB 288	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to criminal trespass on land where crops are grown.
HB 289	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to establishing the amount of bail in a criminal case.
HB 290	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the imposition, collection, and disposal of a cost of court on felony convictions and certain misdemeanor convictions.
HB 291	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the waiver of jurisdiction of a juvenile court and transfer of certain children to district or criminal courts.
HB 357	Last Action: Senate passage as amended reported Caption: Relating to the records of the conviction or adjudication of a minor.
HB 613	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving controlled substances in drug-free school zones and certain offenses involving weapons in weapon-free school zones, to creation of the offenses of discharging a firearm at a habitation, building, or vehicle and discharging a firearm from a vehicle, to the definition of a criminal street gang for the purpose of prosecution, and to the records of the conviction or adjudication of a minor.
HB 722	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to authority of a law enforcement officer in Hidalgo County to refer a child to the Hidalgo County court conference committee.
HB 809	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the issuance and use of trophy fish tags.
HB 837	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the application of hotel occupancy taxes to a housing authority.
HB 873	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to an establishment by two or more school districts in a county of an alternative school for students expelled from regular class.
HB 874	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to student discipline and certain offenses against school employees; providing penalties.
HB 962	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to reform of the laws of this state relating to bail; the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing civil penalties; providing criminal penalties; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail and forfeiture of bail.
HB 970	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to continuation of group health insurance coverage after termination of group contract.
HB 971	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to denial of or limitation on health insurance coverage because of a preexisting condition.
HB 1044	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a student union building fee at The University of Texas-Pan American.
HB 1086	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to eligibility for beginning positions in fire or police departments.
HB 1214	Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized Caption: Relating to reform of the laws of this state relating to bail; the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing civil penalties; providing criminal penalties; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail and the forfeiture of bail.
HB 1440	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the requirement of pro bono legal services by certain attorneys.
HB 1469	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the treatment for tax purposes of property held and used for public purposes pursuant to an interlocal contract between political subdivisions.
HB 1603	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation of laws on the interception and use of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
HB 1709	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the regulation of polygraph examiners.
HB 1976	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the health and safety of persons living and working in areas of the state involved in the production of agricultural plants.
HB 2611	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the use of a safety belt.
HCM 20	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Adrian Flores.
HCM 109	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Commending Dr. Francis J. Brewerton.
HCM 937	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Gloria Gilda De La Garza for competing at the National Classics Championships.
HCM 938	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Bobby De La Garza for being a participant in the Texas State Championship AAU in Karate and placing 2nd in Kumite and 3rd in Kata.
HCM 939	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Andrew De La Garza on being a TAAS Achievement Scholar.
HCM 940	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Daniel De La Garza on his academic and athletic achievements.
HCM 943	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Erik De La Garza on his academic achievement.
HMM 8	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Yesmin Moreno.
HMM 11	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Mr. Leslie M. Gower.
HMM 12	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Guadalupe L. Garcia.
HR 25	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Requesting the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to substantially raise the FHA loan limit for Hidalgo County to enable more families to participate in the program.
HR 62	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the members of the Edinburg South Junior High School Cheerleading Competition Squadron for their outstanding placement in the National Cheerleaders Association Championship competition.
HR 158	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Luis Garcia, Jr., on his contributions as a photojournalist and wishing him a happy retirement.
HR 247	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Clem James Labus.
HR 447	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Commending Dr. Francis J. Brewerton on his many contributions to the development of The University of Texas--Pan American.
HR 847	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Ciro Casares for his contributions to the people and city of Elsa.
72nd Regular Session
HB 1195	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for military service.
HB 1318	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Criminal Coordinating Commission.
HB 1490	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District.
HB 1492	Last Action: Senate appoints new conferees-reported Caption: Relating to death benefits payable to the survivors of certain public servants and to the imposition of a cost of court on certain criminal convictions.
HB 1493	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to violations of child restraint requirements for motorists; providing a penalty.
HB 1855	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to the definition, safety, reporting, certification, and regulation of certain aggregate quarries and pits; providing civil penalties.
HB 2324	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to criminal trespass on land where crops are grown.
HB 2732	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to cooperation between the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement officers to prevent motor vehicle theft.
HB 2733	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of frequent flyer bonuses awarded to certain state officers and employees.
HB 2734	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the contracting power of an irrigation district.
HR 67	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Third Battalion of the One Hundred Forty-first Infantry.
HR 1003	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Coach Emerson Henry Bresett.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 70	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the organization and operation of the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District.
HB 87	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the imposition of a cost of court on felony convictions and certain misdemeanor convictions.
HCR 16	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Granting the depositors and creditors of Rio Grande Savings and Loan Association permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Savings and Loan Department.
HR 45	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James V. Mathis.
HR 55	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Chester A. Liljestrand.
HR 237	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating G. G. Garcia on his exceptional career with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 52	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the organization and operation of the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HR 77	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending J. Humberto Rodriquez on his election as Chairman of the Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce.
HR 84	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bertha Diaz Gonzalez on being named 1991 Woman of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.
72nd 4th Called Session
HR 16	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Cesar "Cito" Luna.
HR 17	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Aminta Lane Garza.
HR 18	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of M. Jean Curtright Stewart.
HR 19	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Alexander Nicholas Paraskevas.
HR 20	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of Mr. Alejandro Moreno.
HR 46	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Requesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to substantially raise the FHA loan limit for Hidalgo County to enable more families to participate in the program.
HR 178	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of Samuel Gillespie Baker.
HR 179	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the lives of Bert Riley Ogden and Dorothy Mae Ogden.