Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Armando Martinez
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 60

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (42):
HB 175 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Harless | Miles | Lucio III | McClendon
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 176 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.

HB 363 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/11/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 364 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain employees of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

HB 365 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

HB 366 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/11/2013 H Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
Caption: Relating to the dissemination, retention, and use of criminal history record information and fingerprints to and by state agencies for employment, contracting, or licensing or other purposes.

HB 367 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Davis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disclosure by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor of certain information concerning a resident of this state to a governmental body.

HB 368 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/11/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

HB 369 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.

HB 665 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.

HB 667 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/04/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to an unlawful employment practice for an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child.

HB 668 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.

HB 1088 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/19/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to consumer protection provisions applicable to Medicaid managed care contracts.

HB 1089 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen
Last Action: 02/19/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a requirement that managed care organizations cover certain medication prescribed to Medicaid recipients enrolled in managed care plans.

HB 1090 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III | Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of Texas Task Force 1 Type 3 Rio Grande Valley and authorizing the creation of a Texas Task Force 2 by certain municipalities.

HB 1091 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to firefighters and emergency medical technicians who bring certain claims for benefits or compensation.

HB 1092 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disciplinary suspension of firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

HB 1380 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | McClendon
Last Action: 04/18/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to passing certain vehicles on a highway; providing a penalty.

HB 1381 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/25/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the delivery of prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid program through a managed care delivery model.

HB 2423 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds.

HB 2424 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the designation of the part of U.S. Highway 83 Business in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as a portion of the national Purple Heart Trail.

HB 2425 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/01/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the form, content, and provision of payoff statements for property tax loans.

HB 2426 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certification and recertification requirements and adoption of statewide certification examinations for emergency services personnel.

HB 2427 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/18/2013 H Referred to Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the reporting of information regarding certain medical debt of a consumer.

HB 2428 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on delivering dental services under the Medicaid program and the child health plan program through a managed care model or arrangement in certain counties.

HB 2429 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the certification of structural engineers; providing for a fee.

HB 2430 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/11/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an appeal by a deputy sheriff under county civil service to an independent third-party hearing examiner.

HB 2447 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the sale and advertisement of portable fire extinguishers.

HB 2632 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to reimbursement for certain ambulance services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program and the inclusion of certain ambulance service providers in the health care provider networks of Medicaid managed care organizations.

HB 2655 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Special Purpose Districts
Caption: Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 3289 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the licensing of professionals engaged in Texas pollutant discharge elimination system-related stormwater activity.

HB 3290 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties.

HB 3291 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.

HB 3292 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Pensions
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the office of the fire fighters' pension commissioner and the administration of the Texas emergency services retirement system and the Texas local firefighters retirement systems.

HB 3293 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to requirements for addressing and preventing damage to underground utility facilities; imposing a fee; creating an offense.

HB 3294 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to increasing civil penalties for excavator violations.

HJR 56 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/11/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.

HR 603 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Longoria
Last Action: 02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 9:59AM
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Mid-Valley Day at the State Capitol.

HR 871 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 9:33AM
Caption: In memory of Maria G. Aguirre of Weslaco.

HR 981 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 7:50PM
Caption: Commending students and advisors from Weslaco and Weslaco East High Schools for participating in Texas SkillsUSA Day.

HR 1019 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 9:11AM
Caption: In memory of Richard C. Hawkins of Weslaco.

HR 1613 Author: Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2013 9:27PM
Caption: Welcoming the 2012-2013 Leadership Mid Valley class to the State Capitol on April 24, 2013.

Joint Author (18):
HB 66 Author: Lucio III | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando" | Miles | Alvarado
Last Action: 03/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.

HB 67 Author: Lucio III | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/04/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 1102 Author: Harper-Brown | Keffer | Morrison | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, movers of commercial goods, and motorists on streets and highways.

HB 1261 Author: Lewis | Darby | Clardy | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/25/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to consolidate or eliminate a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.

HB 1351 Author: Nevárez | Lewis | Clardy | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.

HB 1964 Author: Harper-Brown | Kolkhorst | Pickett | Frank | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to participate in certain federal transportation programs.

HB 1977 Author: Kuempel | Martinez, "Mando" | Kacal | Smith
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to construction manager-agents and managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.

HB 2225 Author: McClendon | Martinez, "Mando" | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; providing penalties.

HB 2530 Author: Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain fees charged for adjudication of claims under health benefit plans.

HB 2995 Author: King, Tracy O. | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the administration of the citrus budwood certification program and the creation of the citrus nursery stock certification program; providing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties and authorizing fees.

HB 3948 Author: Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Canales
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedures for the dissolution of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.

HJR 147 Author: Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Canales | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/21/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision authorizing the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County.

HR 273 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Canales | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 2:56PM
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Mission to the State Capitol.

HR 305 Author: Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2013 8:10PM
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.

HR 368 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Canales
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 9:50AM
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Mission Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1264 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra | Longoria | Canales
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:47AM
Caption: Honoring South Texas College on its receipt of the Leah Meyer Austin Award from the national nonprofit Achieving the Dream.

HR 1570 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:18PM
Caption: Congratulating Jose B. Montalvo of Mission on being named an All-State musician for four consecutive years by the Texas Music Educators Association.

HR 1615 Author: Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra | Canales
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:44PM
Caption: Recognizing April 22, 2013, as Palmview Day at the State Capitol.

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