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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/12/2026
Number of Bills: 211

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (164):
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Huberty | González, Mary
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/30/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 30 2021 5:10PM
Caption:
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by certain patients with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/07/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to persons with substance use disorders and their families.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Klick | Noble | Oliverson | Bonnen | Frank
Last Action:
04/28/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/15/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school district property.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of a state agency.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the sale, lease, or rental of goods and services through a post exchange established by the Texas Military Department.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
05/30/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to designating the 11th day of each month as Buddy Check Day.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Allen
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transporting meals and instructional materials to students during a declared disaster.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Lopez
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to reports on deaths from reportable and other communicable diseases to county health authorities and health departments.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Collier | Pacheco | Shaheen | Stucky | Ordaz Perez
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to teacher certification examinations in bilingual target language proficiency and to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Guerra | Campos | Lopez | Morales Shaw | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the sale of a water or sewer utility system by a municipality without an election.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a student from participating in future extracurricular activities for certain conduct involving the assault of an extracurricular activity official.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/12/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/15/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the terms and qualifications of the members of the port commission of, and the powers, duties, and territory of, the Port of Harlingen Authority; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/08/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student connectivity account; imposing a fee.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the development of a special education services matrix.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to waive penalties and interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed on property located in a disaster area.
Author:
Lucio | Buckingham | Hall | Paxton
Sponsor:
Cyrier
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Author:
Lucio | Buckingham | Hall | Paxton
Last Action:
04/13/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 13 2021 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission as an advisory committee to the Texas Historical Commission.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/06/2021 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption:
Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Dominguez | Martinez | Lucio III | Guillen
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with intellectual disabilities access to team sports.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1479 in Cameron County as the Bobby Morrow Memorial Highway.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during an execution.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/24/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the qualifications for designation as a dropout recovery school.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the model training curriculum and required education and training of security personnel employed by a school district.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for a school district improvement plan.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/26/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Willacy County Drainage District No. 2.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for school counselors employed by a school district.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to positive behavior plans of school districts, development of positive behavior best practices by the Texas Education Agency, and reporting of disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to certain rules, policies, or procedures affecting inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and operation of open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a person obtaining a surety bond before filing a suit against a groundwater conservation district.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Dominguez
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the determination that certain property is used as an aid or facility incidental to or useful in the operation or development of a port or waterway or in aid of navigation-related commerce for purposes of the application of certain ad valorem tax laws.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to conduct special accreditation investigations.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of requirements regarding the suspension of a student from a school district of innovation.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the state plan for career and technology education.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to state supported living centers.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/26/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/04/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the construction or rehabilitation of a supportive housing property.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to exemptions from licensing requirements to operate an end stage renal disease facility.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the functions of certain urban land bank programs.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the use of corporal punishment in public schools.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the membership of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to requiring school districts to report management fees under certain cooperative purchasing contracts.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the regional inventory of mental health resources for public schools and the statewide plan for student mental health.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/05/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 5 2021 7:04PM
Caption:
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/26/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees; changing a fee.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Meza
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the duties of school district peace officers and school resource officers.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Schofield | Metcalf | Hull | Button
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by videoconference at a protest hearing by certain appraisal review boards.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of historical racing pari-mutuel wagering by licensed horse and greyhound racetracks and the distribution of certain live, simulcast, and historical pari-mutuel pools.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of certain behavioral health and physical health services.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/13/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas.
Author:
Lucio | Bettencourt | Campbell | Johnson | Springer | et al.
Last Action:
04/07/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to end-of-life issues and hospice care.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Anchia
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the reassignment of the carryforward designation of certain private activity bonds.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to qualifications for sheriffs in certain counties.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to district bilingual and special language programs.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday and on and before the Labor Day holiday.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to expanding the compensatory education allotment to allow funds to be used to implement social-emotional learning programs.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care and the subsidized child care program.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the indemification of certain county officials or employees for attorney's fees.
Author:
Lucio
Sponsor:
Dominguez
Last Action:
05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to acquire, construct, enhance, upgrade, operate, and maintain convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and spaceport and spacecraft observation facilities in certain municipalities.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a reduction of the amount by which a school district with high enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students or students of limited English proficiency must reduce the district's local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of the views of a close relative of a deceased victim regarding the imposition of the death penalty in a capital case.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/01/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/12/2021 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jacquelyn Ann Wofford Wetegrove.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Roel Ivan Cantu on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 1 through 7, 2021, as National School Counselor Week.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/23/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Patrick Torres for his contributions to Texas education.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
02/23/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the incorporation of Brownsville on the occasion of its 168th anniversary.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Beatrice Gonzalez-Morrow on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Donna Eymard on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/02/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Texas Visiting Nurse Service on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Monte Dwain Allen.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ben Leonel Garza.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Rene Garza Sr.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Rodolfo Solis Jr.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Beatriz Lavine on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/26/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Imelda Garcia for her work with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Miguel Villalon.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/29/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Honoring the lives of those who died due to the 2021 Texas winter storm.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/29/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Marcus Bernard Somerstein.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/29/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Melissa T. De La Garza on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/29/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jose Maria Gonzalez Jr. for 46 years of service to King Ranch, Incorporated.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/29/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 31, 2021, as Cesar Chavez Day.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/30/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Charlotte Han Sharp.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
03/31/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Paul Douglas Wooderson.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/12/2021 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory Roberto Ramirez Avitia Jr.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing George McShan for his service on the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/14/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Frank and Lisa Aguirre Nunez on the occasion of their 30th anniversary.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/14/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Federico Jimenez "Lico" Fierro.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/14/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing World Down Syndrome Day in Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/20/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April of 2021 as Autism Acceptance Month.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/21/2021 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Bobby Joe Morrow.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Art Cavazos for his contributions to the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Teodoro L. Contreras.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Vanguard Academy Public Charter Schools for its contributions to Rio Grande Valley communities.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Susie Houston for her service to Laguna Vista.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
04/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Pedro T. "Pete" Blanco.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Frederick William Rusteberg of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Oscar De Luna of Willacy County.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Maria Aurelia Rivera.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Derrik Alonzo Juarez.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of David E. Allex of Harlingen.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Elvira R. Rubalcaba.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Troy Evan Davis of Harlingen.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ernesto Francisco Cavazos on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Genaro Tijerina for his work as a news reporter.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Maria Perez for her work as a weather anchor and reporter.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/12/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Narciso Garcia for his career in the field of education.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James T. Willerson.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Valley Environmental Coalition for its efforts to promote and maintain ecosystems in South Texas.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Adolph Weldon Bannert Jr.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/31/2021 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Joe A. Rodriguez of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jamie Rutherford Munal.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/17/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Modesto "Mo" Garcia of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Juanita Ybarra on the occasion of her 104th birthday.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ronald James "Jimmy" Whitlock of Lyford.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/20/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Beatrice Cavazos.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/26/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Maria Isabel Hernandez of Brownsville.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ernest L. Williams on his 25-year career as a Texas educator.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Odilia Gallegos "Odie" Gonzales.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Oscar Guajardo on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Carlos H. Cisneros Lucio on the occasion of his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
Author:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools for receiving the Governor's Award for Historic Preservation.
Additional Primary Authors (47):
Author:
Hughes | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Slawson | Burrows | Klick | Cain | Leach
Last Action:
05/19/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Author:
Paxton | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Hall | et al.
Last Action:
04/06/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 6 2021 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Nelson | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
03/03/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Author:
Taylor | Creighton | Huffman | Lucio
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to procedure, evidence, and remedies in civil actions.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Creighton | Gutierrez | et al.
Sponsor:
Hefner
Last Action:
06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.
Author:
Springer | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Patterson | Collier | Burrows | Hunter | Canales
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor:
Frank | Sanford | Hernandez | Metcalf
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Author:
Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
05/11/2021 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the applicability of certain state and local laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
West | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor:
Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Johnson, Jarvis | Button
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Hancock | Hughes | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
05/20/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
Author:
Paxton | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Hancock | et al.
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.
Sponsor:
Lopez | Bucy
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
Author:
Bettencourt | Lucio | Springer
Last Action:
03/11/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to protecting the right to free exercise of religion and ensuring access to volunteer and faith-based chaplains and chaplaincy services for inmates.
Author:
Buckingham | Hall | Lucio | Paxton
Sponsor:
Cyrier
Last Action:
05/30/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
Buckingham | Hall | Lucio | Paxton
Last Action:
03/16/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission and to the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Paxton | Buckingham | Hall | Lucio
Sponsor:
Paddie
Last Action:
06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
Author:
Buckingham | Hall | Lucio | Paxton
Sponsor:
Canales
Last Action:
06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
Author:
Buckingham | Hall | Lucio | Paxton
Last Action:
05/06/2021 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: May 6 2021 10:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Paxton | Buckingham | Hall | Lucio
Sponsor:
Lambert | Canales | Paddie | Goldman | Cyrier
Last Action:
06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Credit Union Department and the Credit Union Commission.
Author:
Paxton | Buckingham | Hall | Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Author:
Buckingham | Hall | Lucio | Paxton
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Paxton | Bettencourt | Campbell | Hall | Hughes | et al.
Sponsor:
Leach | Klick
Last Action:
05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Lucio III | Talarico
Last Action:
06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
Author:
West | Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
03/18/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements for projects in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Jim Hogg Counties.
Author:
Hall | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/13/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: May 13 2021 10:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Author:
Perry | Lucio
Sponsor:
Anderson
Last Action:
05/11/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
03/24/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the university advisory committee of and procedure for making awards by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Author:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor:
Howard | Thompson, Senfronia | Minjarez
Last Action:
05/30/2021 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption:
Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist.
Author:
Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain cancer patients receiving pain management services and supportive palliative care.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Sponsor:
Canales
Last Action:
05/08/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Moises Sanchez.
Author:
Zaffirini | Eckhardt | Hinojosa | Lucio | Nelson | et al.
Last Action:
04/27/2021 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption:
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.
Author:
Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor:
Hefner
Last Action:
06/07/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Sponsor:
Canales
Last Action:
06/08/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of former Texas Representative Sergio Muñoz Sr.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.
Sponsor:
Lopez | Bucy
Last Action:
05/25/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Author:
Zaffirini | Blanco | Eckhardt | Lucio | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action:
02/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Harmony Public Schools on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2021 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Lewis Hill.
Author:
Zaffirini | Blanco | Eckhardt | Lucio | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action:
04/07/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Harmony Public Schools on the occasion of their 20th anniversary.
Author:
Creighton | Hancock | Hughes | Lucio | Miles | et al.
Last Action:
04/12/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the participants in the Texas A&M University Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and Public Policy Internship Program.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/21/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team for winning the President's Cup.
Author:
Schwertner | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to significantly reduce the high system-wide offer cap and evaluate changes to the market structure.
Author:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/05/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Drew Pearson on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
05/05/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing James E. "Jim" Darling for his career of public service.
Author:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Blanco | Campbell | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action:
05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the 11th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 2021 class of participants in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Campbell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/31/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Memorial Day 2021.
Author:
Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/28/2021 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption:
Urging the federal government to immediately declare violent foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and encouraging the Texas Military Department and all state resources to use authority under Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution to repel this violent foreign drug cartel-facilitated invasion in the least lethal manner possible consistent with bringing this facilitated invasion to a conclusion at the earliest possible moment.
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