Legislation authored by Marisa Márquez

Includes legislation with Marisa Márquez as the primary author for the 81st through 84th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

84th Regular Session
HB 217	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center.
HB 218	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
HB 1083	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to a mental health assessment of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1084	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1085	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of an independent school district; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 1088	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Technical Center for Innovative Desalination at The University of Texas at El Paso in partnership with The University of Texas at San Antonio.
HB 1742	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain convention center hotel projects.
HB 1789	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to longevity pay for peace officers and firefighters in certain municipalities.
HB 1790	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer who is recovering from an off-duty injury.
HB 1797	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to coverage for certain individuals under certain health benefit plans offered to governmental employees.
HB 2026	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the calculation of the number of students in weighted average daily attendance for purposes of the public school finance system.
HB 2315	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the election date for members of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
HB 2316	Last Action: Considered in public hearing Caption: Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.
HB 2859	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of membership service credit by a member of the Employees Retirement System of Texas for employment with a tribal government.
HB 2878	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
HB 3711	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in certain county or sheriff department employee grievance proceedings; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3715	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 3785	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
HR 1705	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College basketball team's victory in the 1966 NCAA national championship game.
HR 1879	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Officer Adrian Arellano of El Paso.
HR 1880	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Josiah Heyman on his appointment as director of The University of Texas at El Paso Center for Inter-American and Border Studies.
HR 1881	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Commander Gomecindo Lopez on his retirement from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
HR 1882	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating El Paso Police Chief Gregory Allen on his receipt of the 2013 Excellence in Leadership Award from the National Tactical Officers Association.
HR 1883	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Richard Lange on his appointment as the inaugural president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
HR 1884	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh.
HR 1885	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the El Paso Electric Company on its support of the El Paso Independent School District Education Foundation.
HR 1886	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the El Paso Community Foundation.
HR 1887	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Eric Darnell of El Paso on his election as a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.
HR 1888	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carlos Garcia Jr. of El Paso.
HR 1889	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the inaugural academic year of the El Paso Leadership Academy.
HR 1890	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Patrick Mitchell of El Paso on his nomination for the 2014 Dentist of the Year Award presented by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry.
HR 1983	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Richard Black for his years of service to the Texas Dental Association.
HR 2123	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lee Middleton Hooper Walker of El Paso.
HR 2166	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Richard Pineda on his receipt of the 2014 Córdova-Puchot Scholar of the Year Award.
HR 2167	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating El Paso Water Utilities on receiving a 2014 Sustainable Water Utility Management Award.
HR 2168	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating former mayor Larry Francis on his induction into the El Paso Historical Society Hall of Honor.
HR 2169	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Nancy Hamilton on her induction into the Hall of Honor by the El Paso County Historical Society on November 3, 2013.
HR 2170	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating J. Eric Evans on his appointment to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas El Paso Branch.
HR 2246	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Raymond Palacios Jr. on his induction in the El Paso Business Hall of Fame.
HR 2247	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tropicana Homes of El Paso on being named the 2013 J. B. Sandlin Builder of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders.
HR 2397	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Paul Foster, chair of The University of Texas System Board of Regents, for his public service and philanthropy.
HR 2398	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Patrick R. Gordon of El Paso for his service on the Rio Grande Compact Commission.
HR 2716	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Father Harold Rahm on his selection as the Segundo Barrio Person of the Year for 2015.
HR 2946	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of longtime El Paso resident Barry Coleman.
HR 3399	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Capitol Nurse Tim Flynn for his service to the legislators and state employees of the Capitol Complex.
HR 3400	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
83rd Regular Session
HB 179	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees.
HB 206	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with certain governmental records based on certain reporting for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 207	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
HB 208	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the removal from office of a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
HB 209	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the operation of special student recovery programs by certain school districts.
HB 210	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas and conduct accreditation investigations.
HB 342	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to employees of or applicants for employment with school districts who have been convicted of or pled guilty to certain offenses.
HB 343	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14 Caption: Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of certain independent school districts; providing criminal and civil penalties.
HB 344	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exit audit of a school district and an exit interview of a school district superintendent.
HB 685	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to commissioners court oversight of certain emergency services districts.
HB 686	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 687	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to preliminary review of complaints filed with a county ethics commission.
HB 688	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
HB 689	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the use of a photographic traffic enforcement system at a railroad crossing.
HB 761	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
HB 987	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act.
HB 1329	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions; creating an offense.
HB 1334	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of the El Paso County juvenile board.
HB 3080	Last Action: Referred to Technology Caption: Relating to a study on the feasibility of creating a program to provide discounts on Internet access to individuals who are eligible for lifeline telephone services.
HB 3700	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
HCR 126	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the life of World War II veteran Juan C. Marquez of El Paso and commemorating the posthumous presentation of his military awards.
HJR 44	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing elections for the recall of independent school district trustees.
HR 307	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring The University of Texas at El Paso on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
HR 308	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lieutenant Lawrence E. Guerra on his retirement from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
HR 309	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Alta Vista Elementary School in El Paso.
HR 310	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of KDBC-TV in El Paso.
HR 311	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the first all-women panel to preside over the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso County.
HR 312	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Government Employees Credit Union in El Paso.
HR 313	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rosa Guerrero on her selection as the 2013 First Lady of El Paso by Beta Sigma Phi.
HR 314	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mike Price on his retirement as the head football coach of The University of Texas at El Paso.
HR 348	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of broadcast journalist John Garmon of El Paso.
HR 349	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sai Pituk of El Paso for being named one of America's top three East Asian chefs at the 2013 New York-New Jersey regional cook-off of "Culinary Battles: Supreme Asian Chef."
HR 350	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Douglass Elementary School in El Paso on its selection as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
HR 440	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Judge Maria Salas-Mendoza on being selected as a Border Hero by Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center.
HR 441	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Georgia Institute of Technology football team on winning the 2012 Sun Bowl in El Paso.
HR 442	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the University of Utah football team on winning the 2011 Sun Bowl in El Paso.
HR 443	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Sun Bowl in El Paso.
HR 444	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the University of Notre Dame football team on winning the 2010 Sun Bowl in El Paso.
HR 445	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending U.S. Army Major General Dana J. H. Pittard on his outstanding service as commander of Fort Bliss in El Paso.
HR 446	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert Almonte of El Paso on being named the United States marshal for the Western District of Texas.
HR 447	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 125th anniversary of Aoy Elementary School in El Paso.
HR 448	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of community advocate Erasmo Wilivaldo Andrade of El Paso.
HR 449	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Harriet May on her 38 years of service to the Government Employees Credit Union in El Paso.
HR 659	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jose Angel Silva of El Paso.
HR 768	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the cross-country team of Coronado High School in El Paso who came to the aid of an injured individual in their community.
HR 774	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating El Paso on being named the safest large city in the United States by CQ Press.
HR 1028	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Wilhite of Chapin High School in El Paso on being named the Region 19 Education Service Center Secondary Teacher of the Year.
HR 1029	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Ulises Prado, Mario Banuelos-Valenzuela, Hector Rodriguez, Irving Martinez, Jose Luna, and Hugo Uribe for rescuing a toddler from an attempted kidnapping.
HR 1030	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sean Kugler on being named head football coach at The University of Texas at El Paso.
HR 1031	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Martha Corral of El Paso on her retirement from 63 years of waitressing in establishments owned by the Heins family.
HR 1032	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso on its 75th anniversary.
HR 1033	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 165th anniversary of the founding of Fort Bliss.
HR 1034	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Staff Sergeant Juan D. Carbajal III of El Paso for his receipt of the Purple Heart.
HR 1035	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring El Paso City Council Representative Susie Byrd for her service to the citizens of District 2.
HR 1036	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Marielo Arazoza Morales of Coronado High School in El Paso on being named the Region 19 Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
HR 1037	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bob Hoy of El Paso on his receipt of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association's Legend Award.
HR 1038	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to Jones Stadium at El Paso High School on the event of its recognition as one of the top 10 high school football facilities in the country.
HR 1071	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Sin Fronteras Organizing Project on the 30th anniversary of its founding.
HR 1072	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Benjamin Sanchez of El Paso.
HR 1073	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of actress and El Paso native Lupe Ontiveros.
HR 1074	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the University Breast Care Center of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso on receiving accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
HR 1112	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the boys' basketball team of Faith Christian Academy in El Paso on winning the Texas Christian Athletic League 3A state championship.
HR 1258	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the centennial of the creation of The University of Texas at El Paso.
HR 1459	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating St. Patrick Cathedral School in El Paso on its 90th anniversary.
HR 1460	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bob Moore, editor of the El Paso Times, on his receipt of the 2012 Burl Osborne Award for Editorial Leadership from the American Society of News Editors.
HR 1461	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Officer Jonathan Keith Molina of the El Paso Police Department.
HR 1462	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Alvis Glidewell of El Paso.
HR 1463	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mitchell Marcus of the Coronado High School basketball team on scoring a dramatic last-second basket on February 12, 2013.
HR 1464	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Jonathon Montanez of Franklin High School for his act of sportsmanship in a basketball game on February 12, 2013.
HR 1465	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Raymond L. Telles, Jr., the first Hispanic mayor of El Paso.
HR 1466	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
HR 1467	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at El Paso on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
HR 1468	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Diana Natalicio on her 25th anniversary as president of The University of Texas at El Paso.
HR 1520	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 90th anniversary of St. Joseph's School in El Paso.
HR 1672	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Loretto Academy in El Paso on its 90th anniversary.
HR 1673	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Trooper Javier Arana, Jr., of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HR 1674	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Officer Angel David Garcia of the El Paso Police Department.
HR 1675	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating primetime anchor Estela Casas on her 20th anniversary with KVIA-TV in El Paso.
HR 1676	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Georgianna Davanelos of El Paso.
HR 1788	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Kern Place neighborhood in El Paso.
HR 1789	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Junior League of El Paso on its 80th anniversary.
HR 1811	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating El Paso artist and author Bill "Rak" Rakocy on his 89th birthday.
HR 2142	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of World War II veteran Juan C. Marquez of El Paso and commemorating the posthumous presentation of his military awards.
HR 2143	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Chico's Tacos in El Paso.
HR 2144	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 95th Republic Day in Azerbaijan.
HR 2145	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 90th birthday of Dr. Joseph E. Torres of El Paso.
HR 2466	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the staff of the office of the House Journal Clerk.
83rd 1st Called Session
HR 109	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at El Paso men's track and field team on winning the 2013 Conference USA outdoor championship.
HR 110	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Clarence Pittard of San Antonio.
HR 111	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kathleen and James Rodriguez for their service as co-head coaches of The University of Texas at El Paso softball team.
HR 112	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Paul Foster, president and CEO of Western Refining in El Paso, on his induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
HR 113	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the boys' track and field team of Faith Christian Academy in El Paso on winning the 2013 TCAL 3A state championship.
HR 114	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Coronado High School High-Q B-Team on placing second at the 2013 National Academic Championship in Washington, D.C.
HR 256	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jack Winton on his receipt of a Pioneer Award from the El Paso Association of Builders.
HR 257	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Martha Rochford of El Paso on her selection as one of the 2013 Women of Distinction by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.
HR 258	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carmen Acosta Read of El Paso on her 80th birthday.
HR 259	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the United Way of El Paso County.
HR 260	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to George D. Thomas on his posthumous receipt of the Pioneer Award from the El Paso Association of Builders.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HR 12	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Michael J. Dipp, Jr., on his 20 years as chair of the El Paso Central Business Association.
HR 13	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert L. Bowling III on receiving the Pioneer Award from the El Paso Association of Builders.
HR 14	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Paso del Norte Children's Development Center on its 65th anniversary.