Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Aaron Pena
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 8/24/2025

Number of Bills: 100

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (62):
HB 1228 Author: Pena | Bohac
Last Action: 02/27/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.

HB 1359 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence of an alleged victim's past sexual behavior or alleged sexual predisposition.

HB 1360 Author: Pena | Eissler
Last Action: 03/20/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to damages that may be awarded against an employer who terminates or refuses to reemploy certain employees who are members of the state military forces.

HB 1605 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/06/2003 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of United States Highway 281 as the Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca Highway.

HB 2022 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/09/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a tax on rolling paper intended to be used to smoke tobacco; providing penalties.

HB 2023 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a municipal or justice court in certain proceedings involving juveniles.

HB 2024 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/17/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to certain fees for importing certain alcoholic beverages.

HB 2025 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/17/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to an additional court cost imposed on a person convicted of an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

HB 2026 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/17/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to counting in the average daily attendance of school districts certain students who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to attend school for a full day.

HB 2027 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/06/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an additional court cost imposed on a person convicted of an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

HB 2028 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to protecting public employees who refuse to perform an illegal act; providing a civil penalty.

HB 2244 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/07/2003 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to a civil action for deprivation of rights.

HB 2245 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/29/2003 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to fund certain activities sponsored or conducted by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

HB 2246 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance.

HB 2631 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to contributions for persons eligible to participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 3475 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring warning labels for certain buckets.

HCR 51 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/18/2003 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption: Posthumously awarding the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez for his heroic actions in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive.

HR 77 Author: Pena | Gutierrez
Last Action: 01/30/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jan 30 2003 8:14AM
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2003, as Edinburg Day at the State Capitol.

HR 211 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/20/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2003 3:57PM
Caption: Congratulating Coach Robert Capello of Edcouch-Elsa High School as the winningest Hispanic basketball coach in Texas.

HR 256 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/20/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2003 8:10AM
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2003, as WIC Day at the State Capitol.

HR 413 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2003 7:40AM
Caption: Recognizing March 10, 2003, as Delta Day at the State Capitol.

HR 414 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2003 7:40AM
Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2003, as the 76th anniversary of the founding of the city of Elsa.

HR 495 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/20/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2003 5:33PM
Caption: Congratulating Sandra Gonzalez on being named Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley 2003 Youth of the Year.

HR 578 Author: Pena | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/30/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2003 2:16PM
Caption: Recognizing April 30, 2003, as Texas Recovery Day.

HR 648 Author: Pena | Rodriguez | Naishtat | Guillen | Canales
Last Action: 06/10/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 10 2003 1:44PM
Caption: Honoring Chief Clerk Robert Haney and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office.

HR 773 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM
Caption: Honoring students from the Rio Grande Valley enrolled in the Premedical Honors College at The University of Texas-Pan American.

HR 774 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2003 12:43PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Anna Guzman of Edinburg on her selection as AVANCE-Rio Grande Valley's 2003 Mother of the Year.

HR 903 Author: Pena | Wise | Solis | Guillen | Oliveira
Last Action: 04/25/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2003 8:20AM
Caption: Commending the Rio Grande Valley Teachers Association on its contributions to the field of education.

HR 911 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 3:30PM
Caption: Honoring Darlene Jimenez of La Feria for her support of the Red Cross in Iraq.

HR 918 Author: Pena | Gutierrez
Last Action: 05/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2003 11:09AM
Caption: Commending members of the Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department.

HR 997 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2003 10:10AM
Caption: Commending Judge Mary Alice Palacios on her exemplary public service.

HR 1022 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/08/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2003 8:05AM
Caption: Honoring the Palmer Drug Abuse Program in McAllen for its contributions to the community.

HR 1697 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Congratulating Xavier Salinas on his election as president of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees.

HR 1698 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Thomas Esparza, Sr., of Edinburg.

HR 1699 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas--Pan American president, Miguel Nevarez, on his selection as one of the 50 Most Important Hispanics in Business and Technology by Hispanic Engineer and Information Technology magazine.

HR 1700 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 2:30PM
Caption: Honoring Pete and Chita Leal of Edinburg on their 59th anniversary.

HR 1710 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/30/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2003 3:02PM
Caption: Commending Senior Chief Petty Officer Jaime Garza Gutierrez for his service in the U.S. Navy.

HR 1746 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Recognizing Sergeant David Alan Luna of Edinburg for his service to his country.

HR 1747 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:36AM
Caption: Recognizing Jose Simon Franco of the Delta area for his service to his country.

HR 1951 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring Noe Garza for his service to Edinburg.

HR 1952 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption: Honoring Edinburg barber David Lopez.

HR 1953 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring Richard Garcia for his service to Edinburg.

HR 1954 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Honoring Eddie Cisneros-Johnson for his service to Edinburg.

HR 1955 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring Thomas Eugene "Gene" Espinoza for his service to Edinburg.

HR 1956 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., for his service to Edinburg.

HR 1957 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Commending Velma Sue DeLeon of San Juan, Texas, for her service to her community and profession.

HR 1958 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Recognizing Private Dayna Granados of the Delta area for her service to her country.

HR 1959 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Recognizing Private Eric Granados of the Delta area for his service to his country.

HR 1960 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Recognizing Sergeant Esther Yolanda Gonzalez of La Villa for her service to this country.

HR 1961 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Congratulating Aurora Corona Casas of South Texas Community College on her receipt of the Presidential Inspirational Achievement Award.

HR 1962 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring the 2003 graduating class of Edinburg High School.

HR 1963 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring the 2003 graduating class of Johnny G. Economedes High School.

HR 1964 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring the 2003 graduating class of Edinburg North High School.

HR 1965 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring Olga Romero as the 2003 valedictorian of Johnny G. Economedes High School in Edinburg.

HR 1966 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Honoring Roman Morin as the 2003 salutatorian of Johnny G. Economedes High School in Edinburg.

HR 1967 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Honoring Ashley Silva on her graduation from La Joya High School with perfect attendance.

HR 1968 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption: Honoring Elias K. Herrera as the 2003 valedictorian of Edinburg North High School.

HR 1969 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption: Honoring Jennifer D'Metria Sanchez as the 2003 valedictorian of Edinburg High School.

HR 1970 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption: Honoring Maria Esther Rodriguez as the 2003 valedictorian of Edcouch-Elsa High School.

HR 1971 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring Dominic De la Garza as the 2003 salutatorian of Edinburg High School.

HR 1972 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption: Honoring Daniel Joel Davila as the 2003 salutatorian of Edinburg North High School.

HR 1973 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption: Honoring Lisa Marie Villanueva as the 2003 salutatorian of Edcouch-Elsa High School.

Joint Author (38):
HB 42 Author: Chisum | Pena
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offenses of escape and unauthorized absence.

HB 155 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Pena | Casteel | Allen | Crabb
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from owning or serving in certain capacities on behalf of a sexually oriented business; creating an offense and providing a penalty.

HB 254 Author: Kolkhorst | Rose | Pena | McCall
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.

HB 258 Author: Pickett | McClendon | Pena | Moreno, Paul | Dukes
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to correcting errors in the distribution of benefits by a public retirement system.

HB 294 Author: Davis, John | Pena | Hilderbran | Cook, Byron | Geren
Sponsor: Barrientos
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to recognizing March as Texas History Month.

HB 590 Author: Dutton | McClendon | Pena | Alonzo | Rodriguez
Last Action: 03/25/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.

HB 618 Author: Keel | Alonzo | Pena
Last Action: 04/07/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to procedures and evidence in a hearing on a motion in a criminal case to suppress evidence, a confession, or a statement.

HB 625 Author: Lewis | Pena | Chavez
Last Action: 03/05/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.

HB 626 Author: Reyna | Pena | Guillen
Last Action: 02/12/2003 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax.

HB 700 Author: Gutierrez | Pena | Bohac
Last Action: 05/12/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.

HB 701 Author: Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action: 04/24/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on increasing the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.

HB 716 Author: Delisi | Homer | Pena
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the punishment for assaults committed against certain sports participants.

HB 745 Author: Smith, Todd | Pena | Zedler
Last Action: 04/28/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment prescribed for and conditions of community supervision imposed on certain persons who commit intoxication offenses.

HB 797 Author: Farabee | Crabb | Pena
Last Action: 05/13/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the penalties for certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed within 1,000 feet of a youth center.

HB 830 Author: Hughes | Pena
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the number of jurors required for certain district court criminal trials.

HB 852 Author: West, George "Buddy" | Pena
Last Action: 03/18/2003 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of harassment.

HB 869 Author: Burnam | Pena | Wohlgemuth | Keel | Riddle
Last Action: 05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the criminal consequences of conduct that involves the trafficking of persons; providing penalties.

HB 1011 Author: Hochberg | Keel | Pena
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/09/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to postconviction DNA testing.

HB 1051 Author: Rodriguez | Pena
Last Action: 02/24/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the compensation provided to a family violence or sexual assault victim for relocation and housing rental expenses.

HB 1300 Author: Riddle | Pena
Last Action: 05/06/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the release on bond of certain criminal defendants.

HB 1321 Author: Naishtat | Pena
Last Action: 04/22/2003 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the application of certain marketing and contracting restrictions to treatment facilities funded by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

HB 1537 Author: Dukes | Thompson | Chavez | Morrison | Pena
Sponsor: Barrientos
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a fee for statues of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez and related scholarships at The University of Texas at Austin.

HB 2159 Author: Garza | Pena
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.

HB 2188 Author: Rodriguez | Pena
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.

HB 2267 Author: Raymond | Pena
Last Action: 05/05/2003 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies.

HB 2319 Author: Dutton | Goodman | Hodge | Pena
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to juvenile delinquency; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 2889 Author: Cook, Robby | Pena
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to issue bonds, notes, or warrants to finance the acquisition, construction, operation, or repair of certain health and recreational facilities.

HB 3120 Author: Alonzo | Pena
Last Action: 04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of certain group coverage programs for certain educational employees and their dependents.

HB 3294 Author: Chavez | Krusee | Pickett | Castro | Pena
Last Action: 05/02/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.

HJR 44 Author: Hughes | Pena
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/02/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a six-person jury in a district court misdemeanor trial.

HJR 54 Author: King | Pena | Jones, Elizabeth | Capelo | Swinford
Sponsor: Brimer
Last Action: 06/03/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain benefits in certain public retirement systems may not be reduced or impaired.

HJR 71 Author: Guillen | Pena
Last Action: 03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to provide for equitable funding for each student under the public school system.

HR 649 Author: Chavez | Alonzo | Pena
Last Action: 04/01/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2003 5:42PM
Caption: Commemorating Cesar Chavez Day and extending to its organizers and participants sincere best wishes for another successful and memorable observance.

HR 796 Author: Wise | Pena
Last Action: 04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 7:20PM
Caption: Honoring Proyecto Azteca of San Juan for its service to colonia residents and migrant families.

HR 1621 Author: Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:30AM
Caption: Honoring Arnoldo F. Benavides for his public service in the city of Edinburg.

HR 1622 Author: Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption: Honoring Roy Pena for his public service in the city of Edinburg.

HR 1623 Author: Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action: 06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption: Honoring Joe Ochoa, mayor of Edinburg, on his service to his community and state.

HR 2019 Author: Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action: 06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:40AM
Caption: Honoring Lucille de la Garza, wife of former U.S. Congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza II, for her myriad accomplishments.

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