Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Number of Bills: 94Sponsor (94):
Author:
Phelan | Bonnen, Greg | Harless | Morrison | Deshotel
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to debris management and other disaster recovery efforts.
Author:
Morrison | Zerwas | Hunter | Huberty | Phelan
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Bonnen, Greg | Coleman | Phelan | Moody
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
Author:
Leach | Bonnen, Greg | Klick | Oliverson | Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of the rights of a living unborn child after an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Stephenson | González, Mary | Stucky | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
Author:
Farrar | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
Author:
Minjarez | Howard | Hinojosa | Ortega | Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
Author:
Leman | Springer | Nevárez | Stucky | Ashby
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
Author:
Stephenson | Middleton | Kacal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Wharton County as the Game Warden Justin Hurst Memorial Highway.
Author:
VanDeaver | Kacal | Rodriguez | Lambert | Price
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/19/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 2019 11:59PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
Author:
Springer | Lambert
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in counties not served by a hospital district or a public hospital.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the duration of a bingo occasion.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Toth | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a property owner to request that notice of a protest hearing before the appraisal review board be delivered by certified mail or electronic mail.
Author:
Ashby | Price | Guillen | Oliverson | Clardy
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Lambert | Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the definition of first responder.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Springer | Guerra | Thompson, Senfronia | Turner, Chris
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to maternal and newborn health care.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the removal of signs indicating that a freestanding emergency medical care facility is operational.
Author:
Darby | Paul | Phelan | Longoria | Guerra
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.
Author:
Phelan
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to access by certain persons to a first responder's immunization history.
Author:
Hunter | Lucio III | Phelan | Cyrier | Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; requiring a permit; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Springer | Middleton
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/23/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the removal of certain counties from the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Calanni
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 377; providing authority to issue bonds.
Author:
Calanni
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 378; providing authority to issue bonds.
Author:
Calanni
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 380; providing authority to issue bonds.
Author:
Miller | Frank
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the mandatory dismissal date of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.
Author:
Burns | Shaheen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/16/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/23/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 229; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/23/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 168; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Paddie | Price
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related institutions.
Author:
Zerwas | Capriglione | Dean
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Leman
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Lavaca Hospital District to lease district property.
Author:
Miller
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the appointment and election of levee improvement district directors.
Author:
Miller | Zerwas | Reynolds | Stephenson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/31/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
Author:
Lang | Hefner | White
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to advertise Choose Life account grants.
Author:
Morrison | Lozano | Stephenson | Herrero | Murr
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a work group on enhancing the training and credentialing of emergency management personnel.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to evidence of ownership of temporary housing provided by a government agency in response to a natural disaster or other declared emergency.
Author:
Walle | Hernandez | Raymond
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Kacal | Buckley | Guillen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/20/2019 S Placed on local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements.
Author:
King, Tracy O.
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a performing arts facility leased to a nonprofit organization by a school district.
Author:
Calanni
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Richfield Ranch Water Control and Improvement District of Harris County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Calanni
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 569; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Morrison | Larson | Lucio III | Phelan | Price
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of a perpetual trust fund for a cemetery.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain real property held by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
Author:
Miller
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 234; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 238; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Miller | Reynolds | Raymond | Schaefer | Cyrier
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 195; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 198; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 214; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 235; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 35; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 34; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a health and wellness center fee at the University of Houston-Victoria.
Author:
Kacal | Bailes | Kuempel
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
Author:
Sheffield | Bonnen, Greg | Price | Hefner | Raymond
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/25/2019 H Conf. Comm. Report distributed: May 25 2019 11:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Author:
Stephenson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 231; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 566; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to DeWitt County.
Author:
Frank | Minjarez | Klick
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/23/2019 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: May 23 2019 3:40PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare.
Author:
Noble
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of certain school-age programs that provide child-care services.
Author:
Leach
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to nonsubstantive additions to, revisions of, and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 85th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
Author:
Leach
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of The Securities Act, including conforming amendments.
Author:
Leach
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
Author:
Leach
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
Author:
Leach
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments.
Author:
Coleman | Raymond | Muñoz, Jr. | Walle | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs.
Author:
Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 4; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Klick | Raymond
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports to certain persons.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Orchard Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Orchard Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 436; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Calanni
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 222; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Stephenson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Gateway Park Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 570; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 478; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 240; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Heritage Parkway Improvement District.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 35 in Matagorda County as the D. R. "Tom" Uher Memorial Highway.
Author:
Stephenson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 242; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Stephenson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors of the Boling Municipal Water District.
Author:
Bailes
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Paying tribute to the history of the Texas Prison Rodeo.
Author:
Price
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing the first week of May 2019 as TD Awareness Week.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of former House Speaker Pro Tempore D. R. "Tom" Uher of Bay City.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
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. 4686.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Bonnen, Greg | Coleman | Phelan | Moody
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.