HB 367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and reporting of certain offenses committed because of bias or prejudice; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HR 646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Expressing support for the protection of religious liberty and urging local and state law enforcement authorities to work to prevent and report anti-religious hate crimes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 172 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2227 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 616 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 824 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the imposition of conditions on and access to case records regarding a child adjudicated of having engaged in conduct that constitutes the commission of a hate crime.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3209 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to requiring attendance in an educational program on finding that an offense was committed because of bias or prejudice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
SB 228 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an offense committed against a homeless person because of bias or prejudice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1078 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of conditions on a child adjudicated of having engaged in conduct that constitutes the commission of a hate crime.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1289 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1360 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an offense committed against a homeless person because of bias or prejudice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2612 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HCR 227 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Requesting that the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives establish an interim committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 536 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to an offense committed against a homeless person because of bias or prejudice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 587 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by bias or prejudice, to other civil and criminal remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts, and to training and education concerning hate laws.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 87 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by bias or prejudice and to other civil and criminal remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1110 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to reports concerning the prosecution of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 148 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to providing individuals remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts; providing a penalty.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 271 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an offense motivated by bias or prejudice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 868 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the Texas Human Rights Protection Act; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 938 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by bias or prejudice and to other remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2738 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution as a capital offense of a murder motivated by bias or prejudice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 49 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution as a capital offense of a murder motivated by bias or prejudice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 275 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by bias or prejudice and to other remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 439 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Texas Human Rights Protection Act; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1883 67-0 (1981)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the penalty for a certain offense when committed because of race, sex, age, national origin, or religious affiliation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
