Legislation authored by John Longoria

Includes legislation with John Longoria as the primary author for the 73rd through 77th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

77th Regular Session
HB 205	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the selection of appraisal district directors in certain counties.
HB 206	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to commissions for certain retired peace officers and the authority of those officers to carry certain weapons.
HB 207	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from regulation under the Private Security Act.
HB 208	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
HB 209	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating the offense of unlawful possession of certain firearms by a minor.
HB 210	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the number of drinks containing an alcoholic beverage that may be served to a person by the holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing criminal penalties.
HB 211	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
HB 212	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the order of preference for assigning certain visiting judges.
HB 213	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the time at which life begins.
HB 214	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain persons as attorneys.
HB 215	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
HB 216	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to public school class sizes.
HB 253	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to benefits paid to survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public servants.
HB 254	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to remedies for certain violations of the Texas Constitution.
HB 343	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain restrictions imposed by health benefit plans on the performance of professional health care services by health care practitioners.
HB 464	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement from the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One or the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
HB 465	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to a suit for a legal separation in a marriage.
HB 801	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the implementation of a public education curriculum based on scientific research.
HB 1138	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/02 Caption: Relating to the form of a proposal guaranty for a contract of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 1428	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/02 Caption: Relating to the reestablishment of service credit in a public retirement system participating in the proportionate retirement program.
HB 1953	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to exempting renewable energy devices from the sales and use tax.
HB 2962	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to obtaining bonds and insurance required for certain state construction projects.
HB 2965	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing municipalities and counties to grant tax abatement agreements to lessees.
HB 3180	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the intake, assessment and admission of a patient to an inpatient mental health facility.
76th Regular Session
HB 180	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
HB 181	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the time at which life begins.
HB 182	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
HB 183	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to required instruction of public school students in basic values of the United States.
HB 184	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that school districts open school buildings after school hours for recreational purposes and tutoring.
HB 185	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to remedies for certain violations of the Texas Constitution.
HB 186	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating the offense of unlawful possession of certain firearms by a minor.
HB 187	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disqualification of a judge in a criminal case.
HB 188	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement from the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One or the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
HB 189	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the number of drinks containing an alcoholic beverage that may be served to a person by the holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing criminal penalties.
HB 190	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain restrictions imposed by insurers on the performance of professional health care services by health care practitioners.
HB 191	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to commissions for certain retired peace officers and the authority of those officers to carry certain weapons.
HB 192	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain persons as attorneys.
HB 193	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
HB 194	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to fees collected in certain civil suits.
HB 195	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to benefits paid to surviving spouses of certain public servants.
HB 196	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain juvenile offenders participate in youth boot camp programs.
HB 394	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from provisions of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
HB 395	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the selection of appraisal district directors in certain counties.
HB 396	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to treating certain voluntary sexual conduct by a child as delinquent conduct.
HB 1129	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the implementation of a public education curriculum based on scientific research.
HB 1130	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Education Testing and Accountability Department for public school system accountability.
HB 1178	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to enrollment of expelled students in school districts.
HB 1329	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to providing scholarships to students at institutions of higher education who meet certain academic requirements or agree to teach in a field with a critical teacher shortage.
HB 1905	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to contract for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
HB 2297	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain county tax assessor-collectors.
HB 2483	Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to the requirement of a plat for a subdivision of land outside a municipality.
HB 2642	Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to requiring certain tract owners to execute a maintenance bond for certain subdivision improvements.
HB 2643	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the form of a proposal guaranty required from a historically underutilized business for a highway improvement contract of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2729	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to regional business certification programs for purchasing by political subdivisions.
HB 2801	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to medical treatment requested by or on behalf of certain patients.
HB 3105	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disposition of a child who engages in delinquent conduct under certain circumstances.
HB 3106	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disposition of a child who engages in delinquent conduct that results in an injury to a public servant.
HB 3107	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the order of preference for assigning certain visiting judges.
HB 3108	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disposition of a child who engages in certain delinquent conduct.
HB 3109	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a multicultural mathematics and science education cooperative to provide math and science training to Texas elementary school teachers and principals.
HB 3110	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the oversight and operations of regional planning commissions and councils of governments.
HB 3186	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to obtaining bonds and insurance required for certain state construction projects.
HB 3187	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the role of utilities in the administration and funding of energy efficiency related customer programs.
HB 3188	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to monitoring and regulation of electric utilities in the provision of energy efficiency products and services.
HB 3536	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reestablishment of service credit in a public retirement system participating in the proportionate retirement program.
HB 3537	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the disposition of forfeited contraband and the proceeds from the sale of forfeited contraband.
HB 3734	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to affordable electricity and energy efficiency programs for low-income customers.
HB 3735	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the awarding of contract(s) for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding
HCR 312	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Honoring Paul Koeltzow for his contributions to public education.
HR 860	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Louis Rogelio Ramirez, Sr.
HR 861	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 1999 as Community Action Month in Texas.
HR 1092	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project.
75th Regular Session
HB 69	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse or children of a disabled veteran.
HB 70	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to remedies for certain violations of the Texas Constitution.
HB 71	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to fees collected in certain civil suits.
HB 72	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the publication or recording of the name of an individual who is the subject of an arrest warrant or other criminal process.
HB 73	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the disqualification of a judge in a criminal case.
HB 74	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the waiver of the right to a jury trial in a misdemeanor case.
HB 75	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the disposition of forfeited contraband and the proceeds from the sale of forfeited contraband.
HB 76	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to creating the offense of unlawful possession of certain firearms by a minor.
HB 77	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the change in designation and functions of certain facilities under the control of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
HB 78	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the selection of appraisal district directors in certain counties.
HB 79	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to treating certain sexual conduct by a child as delinquent conduct.
HB 80	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to an employment security program for certain persons who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
HB 81	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
HB 82	Last Action: Committee substitute considered in committee Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain restrictions imposed by insurers on the performance of professional health care services by health care practitioners.
HB 83	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
HB 84	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to required instruction of public school students in basic values of the United States.
HB 85	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to benefits paid to survivors of certain public servants.
HB 86	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of certain misdemeanor arrest warrants and the dismissal of prosecutions arising from the issuance of those warrants.
HB 87	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the referral to juvenile court of certain children.
HB 181	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a requirement that school districts open school buildings after school hours for recreational purposes and tutoring.
HB 182	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to commissions for certain retired peace officers and the authority of those officers to carry certain weapons.
HB 245	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement from the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One or the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
HB 246	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from provisions of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
HB 247	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to retirement benefits earned by a spouse after dissolution of a marriage.
HB 370	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the time at which life begins.
HB 371	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to limitations on the frequency with which increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes may be recognized.
HB 372	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain juvenile offenders participate in boot camp programs.
HB 444	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain persons as attorneys.
HB 1450	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reestablishment of service credit in a public retirement system participating in the proportionate retirement program.
HB 1451	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the amount of compensation that must be paid to a district clerk.
HB 1549	Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to the provision of postsecondary educational opportunities to certain state inmates.
HB 1824	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to regulating the number of drinks containing an alcoholic beverage that may be served to a person by the holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing a penalty.
HB 2148	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to monitoring and regulation of electric utilities in the provision of energy efficiency products and services.
HB 2149	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the liability of volunteer fire departments.
HJR 15	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to involuntary retirement of judges.
HJR 25	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to limit the frequency with which increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes may be recognized.
HR 288	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Frank Tejeda for his years of community service.
HR 1158	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Christa McAuliffe Middle School yearbook staff for their work on Odyssey '96 .
HR 1183	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing radio station KCOR in San Antonio.
74th Regular Session
HB 401	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to required instruction of public school students in basic values of the United States.
HB 402	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the disqualification of a judge in a criminal case.
HB 403	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an employment security program for certain persons who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
HB 404	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that school districts open school buildings after school hours for recreational purposes and tutoring.
HB 405	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from provisions of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
HB 406	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to extending transitional Medicaid benefits to former recipients of AFDC benefits.
HB 407	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion.
HB 408	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the selection of appraisal district directors in certain counties.
HB 409	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the amount of compensation that must be paid to certain county officers.
HB 410	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to justification as a defense in a criminal proceeding.
HB 411	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement from the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One or the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
HB 412	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
HB 413	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the waiver of the right to a jury trial in a misdemeanor case.
HB 414	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to authorizing a juvenile court to require certain children to engage in community service.
HB 415	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the referral to juvenile court of certain children.
HB 1958	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the marking of school crossing zones.
HB 1959	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the liability of certain charitable organizations performing activities for certain hospital districts.
HB 2165	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the disposition of forfeited contraband and the proceeds from the sale of forfeited contraband.
HB 2384	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to retirement benefits earned by a spouse after dissolution of a marriage.
HB 2385	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to information to be provided to the attorney general for defense of claims against certain governmental employees and departments.
HB 2513	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating the offense of unlawful possession of certain firearms by a minor.
HB 2514	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to a jury's right to determine the law in criminal and certain civil cases.
HB 2631	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to benefits paid to survivors of certain public servants.
HB 2894	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the criminal history record information of a person who is the subject of a criminal commitment proceeding and to the transfer of that person to a nonsecurity mental health unit.
HB 2895	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of boot camp programs by the Texas Youth Commission and participation in boot camp programs by certain juvenile offenders.
HB 2896	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
HB 2897	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to requirements for the segregation of classes of inmates in county jails and for capacities in county jails.
HB 3022	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the purposes for which a county jail industries program may be established.
HCR 124	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
HCR 125	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
HR 80	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sebastian and Rogelia Hernandez on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 523	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Matthew Scott Howard and Sam Ayers III on their birthday.
HR 976	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Alvaro Hernandez.
HR 1115	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Coach Joe Cortez on his retirement.
HR 1210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing support for retention of Kelly and Brooks Air Force bases.
HR 1252	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Meredith Beebe on graduating magna cum laude from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio.
73rd Regular Session
HB 1322	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that school districts open school buildings after school hours for recreational purposes and tutoring.
HB 1325	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing a juvenile court to require certain children to engage in community service.
HB 1326	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the referral to juvenile court of certain children.
HB 1327	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to proceedings to prove certain informal marriages.
HB 1328	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a prohibition of the application of the employment-at-will doctrine to certain employees.
HB 1329	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the waiver of the right to a jury trial in a misdemeanor case.
HB 1330	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion.
HB 1525	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an employment security program for certain persons who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
HB 1526	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the disqualification of a judge in a criminal case.
HB 1527	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to required instruction of public school students in basic values of the United States.
HB 1528	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to counseling for parents of certain public school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; providing penalties.
HB 1605	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the examination and transfer of suspected mentally ill or retarded defendants who are in jail.
HB 2382	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to a jury's right to determine the law in criminal and certain civil cases.
HB 2383	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to county participation in the election of the board of directors for an appraisal district.
HB 2384	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the amount of compensation that must be paid to certain county officers.
HB 2471	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to justification as a defense in a criminal proceeding.
HB 2472	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to extending transitional Medicaid benefits to former recipients of AFDC benefits.
HR 377	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Henry G. Cisneros on his appointment as secretary of housing and urban development.
HR 612	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Leo Alvarado, Jr., on the occasion of his 54th birthday.