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Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Sen. Brandon Creighton
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/7/2026

Number of Bills: 65

Sponsor (65):
Author:
Phelan | Larson | Longoria | Guerra | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/16/2019 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Author:
Swanson | Hunter | Pacheco | Oliverson | Raymond
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Author:
Oliverson | Button | Murphy
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain comparative gainful employment data.
Author:
Cortez
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Murphy | Middleton
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2019 2:12PM
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Author:
King, Phil | Goldman | Davis, Sarah | Parker | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
Author:
Huberty
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; increasing a fee; increasing administrative penalties.
Author:
Deshotel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to waiving certain driver's license and handgun license fees for certain applicants who hold a certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Author:
Phelan | White | Metcalf | Ashby | Toth
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to fraternal benefit societies in a hazardous financial condition.
Author:
Hefner | Swanson | Bonnen, Greg | Pacheco | Dutton
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/06/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
Author:
Smith | Phelan | Moody | Button
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for certain felony offenses.
Author:
Toth
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the ethics of certain public officials, including certain disclosure requirements.
Author:
Oliverson | Springer | Darby | Rodriguez
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Montgomery County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Huberty
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
Author:
King, Tracy O. | Rodriguez | Murphy | Geren | Guillen
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the additional ad valorem tax and interest imposed as a result of a change of use of certain land.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Guillen
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces.
Author:
Lucio III
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to eligibility of surplus lines insurers to provide windstorm and hail coverage.
Author:
Ashby | Larson
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to a water right.
Author:
Leach | Cyrier | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the City of Conroe Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf | Ramos | Guillen | Moody | Phelan
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation and administration of certain specialty court programs; authorizing fees.
Author:
Toth | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 45 in Montgomery County as the George P. Mitchell Memorial Highway.
Author:
Biedermann
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of water districts.
Author:
Lucio III
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds.
Author:
Kuempel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption:
Relating to the commencement of construction of a project following the issuance of a draft permit for a permit amendment to an air quality permit.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the designation of State Highway 99 in Chambers County as the Deputy Sheriff Shane Detwiler Memorial Highway.
Author:
Canales | Darby | Clardy | Phelan | Burrows
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities.
Author:
Metcalf | Oliverson | Bell, Cecil | Bailes | Ashby
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Author:
Frullo | Howard
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/08/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds.
Author:
Toth
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the right of a parent appointed as a conservator of a child to attend school activities.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program.
Author:
Oliverson | Button | Howard | Bernal
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
Author:
Deshotel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for disaster recovery funds.
Author:
Dominguez
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to requirements for programs of water conservation and water conservation plans.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Cleveland Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Sheffield
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Murphy
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Ramos | Howard | Guillen
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Howard | Guerra | Canales | Raymond
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a state repository for open educational resources by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Author:
Walle | Darby | Hernandez | Rosenthal | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Author:
Deshotel | Lozano
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the funding of certain ship channel improvements; authorizing the Texas Transportation Commission to issue revenue bonds.
Author:
Longoria | Murphy
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to methods of computing interest charges on certain consumer loans.
Author:
Swanson | Morrison | Cortez | Klick | Israel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Water Control and Improvement District of Montgomery County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Management District of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 12; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Deshotel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the modernization of the law governing the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
Author:
Bailes
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bailes
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 161; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 162; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 163; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 166; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 174; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 175; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Deshotel
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, including the authority to impose taxes.
Author:
Miller
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the name and powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Miller
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4712.
Author:
Phelan | Metcalf | Rodriguez | Coleman | Guillen
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
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