Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Joaquin Castro
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 102

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (92):
HB 203 Author: Castro | Marquez | Guillen
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.

HB 204 Author: Castro
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.

HB 424 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies.

HB 428 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 430 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.

HB 608 Author: Castro | Ortiz, Jr. | Moody | Herrero
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.

HB 609 Author: Castro
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/13/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the composition of the jury in certain adjudication hearings in juvenile court.

HB 741 Author: Castro | Strama | Villarreal | Farrar | Allen
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.

HB 1032 Author: Castro
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to suits for adoption of a child in certain cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1435 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to policies concerning the use of school counselors' work time.

HB 1688 Author: Castro
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the rules governing a motion for new trial in juvenile cases.

HB 1689 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.

HB 1722 Author: Castro
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.

HB 1723 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that higher education students wear reflective clothing or gear while participating in nighttime athletic events or activities; providing a penalty.

HB 2202 Author: Castro | Martinez Fischer | Lucio III | Bolton | Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/27/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to protective orders against family violence.

HB 2385 Author: Castro
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of prohibited sexual conduct.

HB 2386 Author: Castro
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 05/27/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the sealing of juvenile records.

HB 2493 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.

HB 2508 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the sheriff's department civil service commission appointments in certain counties.

HB 2636 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.

HB 2754 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.

HB 3057 Author: Castro
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the use by a metropolitan rapid transit authority of the construction manager-at-risk method for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of a facility.

HB 3058 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

HB 3293 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.

HB 3294 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to assessing the effectiveness of certain developmental education courses for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.

HB 3295 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to development of a strategy for increasing the number of guidance counselors employed by public high schools.

HB 3296 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to alternative developmental education courses under the Texas Success Initiative for institutions of higher education.

HB 3326 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to health risk assessments of state employees.

HB 3327 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity.

HB 4047 Author: Castro | Alonzo
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the residency requirements for tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.

HB 4048 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to an online list of work-study employment opportunities available to students at a public institution of higher education.

HB 4049 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to student Internet access to certain financial and academic information maintained by public institutions of higher education.

HB 4050 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training.

HB 4051 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the curriculum requirements for automatic admission to public institutions of higher education for certain students affected by a natural disaster.

HB 4052 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain news media recordings in a criminal proceeding.

HB 4367 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.

HB 4368 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the ineligibility for employment by a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or shared services arrangement of persons convicted of certain offenses.

HB 4373 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the independent office of consumer affairs for the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 4374 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/18/2009 S Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to the approval of certain construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects at public institutions of higher education in this state.

HR 221 Author: Castro
Last Action: 02/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 3 2009 9:09AM
Caption: Honoring the American Council of Young Political Leaders and welcoming its delegates from Argentina and Uruguay to the State Capitol on February 2, 2009.

HR 406 Author: Castro
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2009 8:10AM
Caption: Honoring St. Mary's University in San Antonio.

HR 664 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Congratulating David McKinnon White on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 665 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring the cadets of the Junior ROTC program at John F. Kennedy High School in San Antonio for their achievements and contributions to their community.

HR 666 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Congratulating Adriano M. Gonzalez on earning a 2009 Texas Exes Award for Outstanding Teachers.

HR 938 Author: Castro
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2009, as Nuestra Casa Auxiliary Day in Texas.

HR 1199 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio Memorial High School academic decathlon team on its participation and awards in the 2009 Regional and State Academic Decathlon Competitions.

HR 1340 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/23/2009 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Recognizing April 2009 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

HR 1355 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Jordan David Schmucker of San Antonio on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 1356 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Christopher James Moritz of San Antonio on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 1367 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Steven Joseph Hemberger of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1368 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Valerie Garza of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1369 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Esteban Hinojosa of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1370 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Joshua Redwine of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1371 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Paul Lozano of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1372 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Matthew Sanchez of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1373 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Kaileigh Castillo of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1374 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Joshua C. Ruder of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 1384 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2009 7:53AM
Caption: Honoring the life of Fay Sinkin of San Antonio.

HR 1385 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2009 7:53AM
Caption: Commemorating the opening of the Elvira Cisneros Senior Community Center in San Antonio.

HR 1386 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2009 7:53AM
Caption: Congratulating Sylvia Wolff and Irma Flores on the expansion of their business, Custom Crush Winery, in San Antonio.

HR 1387 Author: Castro
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2009 7:53AM
Caption: Congratulating John Boudreau of San Antonio on the establishment of his business, A&T Assets, LLC.

HR 1512 Author: Castro | Guillen | Gonzales
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Honoring the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center National Marrow Donor Program on its record-setting donor registry.

HR 1513 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Congratulating George McKnight of San Antonio on his receipt of the 2009 Outstanding Educator Award from the Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members.

HR 1547 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Recognizing the Corporate Work Study Program of San Juan Diego Catholic High School in Austin.

HR 1580 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Honoring the Restoration Center in San Antonio.

HR 2061 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 6:35PM
Caption: In memory of General Robert T. Herres, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), of San Antonio.

HR 2062 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/15/2009 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Recognizing May 6, 2009, as the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

HR 2063 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 6:35PM
Caption: In memory of Howard Mangold of San Antonio.

HR 2064 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Specialist Marquis J. McCants of San Antonio.

HR 2065 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 6:35PM
Caption: Congratulating Valero Energy Corporation of San Antonio on its inclusion in the 2009 annual Fortune 500 listing.

HR 2066 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Private First Class Christopher Dane Adan of Eagle Pass.

HR 2067 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 6:35PM
Caption: Congratulating Roberto Gonzales of San Antonio on the reopening of Advanced First Auto and Collision Center and commending him on his commitment to his employees.

HR 2069 Author: Castro | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 6:35PM
Caption: Honoring Francisco O. Chapa for his military service and civic activism.

HR 2169 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 12:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Clifton Ellis on being named the 2009 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.

HR 2170 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 12:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Marc Helkey on being named 2009 Boys Soccer Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.

HR 2171 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 12:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Mike Floyd on being named the 2009 Girls Basketball Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.

HR 2172 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 12:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Mark Jedow on being named the 2009 Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.

HR 2173 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 12:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Gina Dylla on being named 2009 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.

HR 2285 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Honoring CPS Energy on being ranked number one in wind energy capacity among municipal utilities by the American Wind Energy Association and on being named the AWEA Municipal Utility of the Year.

HR 2347 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating educator Ruby Leona Gates of San Antonio on her retirement from Taft High School.

HR 2488 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Build San Antonio Green on being named a 2009 Local Green Home Building Program of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders.

HR 2489 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Colonel Lamar Beckworth of Austin on his appointment as interim director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

HR 2490 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Anthony M. Brown of San Antonio for being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 2491 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Penascal Wind Power Project in Kenedy County.

HR 2492 Author: Castro
Last Action: 05/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2009 10:03AM
Caption: Commending Salvadore M. Hernandez for his service as a member of the San Antonio Water System board of trustees.

HR 2493 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Recognizing Maricela and Ricardo Rocha on the grand opening of Chela's Fiesta Bar and Restaurant in San Antonio.

HR 2494 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Professor Diane Hays and architecture students from The University of Texas at San Antonio for their contributions to Raymond Russell County Park.

HR 2495 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Northside Independent School District students who were named scholar finalists in the National Hispanic Recognition Program for 2008-2009.

HR 2496 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Jon Gonzales for being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.

HR 2497 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Home Comforts for its service to the mentally ill of Bexar County.

HR 2786 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Cine Las Americas in Austin.

HR 2922 Author: Castro
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1722.

Joint Author (10):
HB 133 Author: Villarreal | Castro
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.

HB 392 Author: Bohac | Castro | Leibowitz | Naishtat
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the availability and use of automated external defibrillators in nursing homes and related institutions.

HB 960 Author: Anchia | Lucio III | Leibowitz | Castro
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to providing municipalities and counties access to criminal history record information for sexually oriented business license applicants.

HB 993 Author: Farias | Corte | Castro | McClendon | Gutierrez
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to enrollment requirements for the operation of Texas A&M University--San Antonio as a general academic teaching institution and the issuance of bonds for that institution.

HB 1363 Author: Gutierrez | Castro
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the diabetes mellitus registry pilot program.

HB 1801 Author: Bohac | Martinez Fischer | Castro | Patrick | Oliveira
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for a limited period for certain backpacks and school supplies specified by the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.

HB 1872 Author: Leibowitz | Castro
Last Action: 05/14/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.

HB 2003 Author: McCall | Castro | Orr
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of online harassment.

HB 2518 Author: Menendez | Corte | McClendon | Castro | McReynolds
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

HB 2531 Author: Chavez | Pitts | Harless | Castro | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a reporting requirement regarding the Texas emerging technology fund.

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