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

Number of Bills: 76

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (66):
HB 602 Author: Farabee
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 05/12/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designation of Midwestern State University as a public liberal arts university.

HB 603 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at Midwestern State University.

HB 604 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with water conservation programs.

HB 605 Author: Farabee | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to mileage reimbursement for state employees.

HB 606 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes.

HB 607 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist.

HB 781 Author: Farabee
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Electra Hospital District.

HB 814 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of certain collection facilities and certified collectors that provide collection services in this state; providing penalties.

HB 868 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.

HB 869 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of certain vehicles on a highway.

HB 1156 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 02/25/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.

HB 1230 Author: Farabee
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.

HB 1231 Author: Farabee | Swinford | Smithee | Strama | Crownover
Last Action: 05/07/2009 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single railroad commissioner.

HB 1643 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators.

HB 1883 Author: Farabee
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the status of certain transporters of natural or synthetic gas and liquified natural gas marine terminals as gas utilities.

HB 2351 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/10/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to participation by certain educational aides in a school district's mentoring program.

HB 2848 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to county authority to regulate solid waste collection, handling, storage and disposal in areas of the county not in a municipality.

HB 2849 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Relating to creating an identification card for veterans.

HB 2850 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy.

HB 2851 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of certain entities to intervene in enforcement actions regarding market power abuse.

HB 2852 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on retail electric providers including a change of law provision in a contract for retail electric service.

HB 2853 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the amount and use of certain fees imposed in connection with oil and gas activities.

HB 3059 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to persons subject to liability for residential construction defects or regulation as a builder of residential construction.

HB 3345 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency.

HB 3346 Author: Farabee
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to gas utilities and gas storage facilities.

HB 3630 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the minimum salary schedule for public school employees.

HB 3631 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to compensation of certain state employees.

HB 4206 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to construct an electric generating facility demonstrate that a sufficient amount of water is available for use in connection with the operation of the facility.

HB 4217 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Individual Health Insurance Association and to the efficient operation of that system.

HB 4362 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.

HCR 67 Author: Farabee | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to maintain state regulatory coverage of hydraulic fracturing.

HCR 183 Author: Farabee | Davis, John | Hardcastle | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to reject provisions of President Barack Obama's budget that would eliminate certain deductions presently available to the oil and natural gas exploration industry.

HJR 62 Author: Farabee | Swinford | Smithee | Strama
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Failed of adoption
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.

HR 113 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring Sherry Cannedy of Wichita Falls for winning the 2008 Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award.

HR 178 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 01/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jan 28 2009 8:38AM
Caption: Welcoming the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Texas to the State Capitol on January 27, 2009.

HR 439 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 2:53PM
Caption: Honoring Roddy Atkins for his career as a mental health administrator and clinician in North Texas.

HR 707 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: In memory of Kenneth Ray Knowles of Wichita Falls.

HR 831 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of John Curry of Wichita Falls.

HR 1239 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Jan Banta of Wichita Falls on being named Wichitan of the Year by the Times Record News.

HR 1247 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2009 2:22PM
Caption: Encouraging Texas employers to hire veterans.

HR 1248 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Congratulating the winners of the 2008 John Ben Shepperd Texas Leadership Forum Search for Solutions competition.

HR 1249 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring the life of auto racing legend Lloyd Ruby of Wichita Falls.

HR 1390 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2009 7:53AM
Caption: Honoring the life of former Wichita Falls police chief Curtis R. Harrelson.

HR 1596 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Honoring Terry Wolf of Holliday High School on achieving his 500th victory as a baseball coach.

HR 1750 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Mass Communication Department at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls.

HR 2555 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Laura Hendrickson for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2556 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Tom Whatley for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2557 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Ken Basart for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2558 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Rita Barr for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2560 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Julie Nieto for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2561 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Catherine Dilger for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2562 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Kellie Dworaczyk for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2563 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Tom Howe for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2564 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Andrei Lubomudrov for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2565 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Carisa Magee for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2566 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Blaire Parker for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2567 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 05/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2009 10:03AM
Caption: Commending Bettie Anne Buerk for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2568 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Commending Jennifer Burnett for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2569 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Commending Jonathan Lewallen for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2570 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Jimmie Luthuli for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2571 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Commending Phil Parker for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2572 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Commending Stephen Sibley for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2573 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Commending Charles Wilson for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.

HR 2889 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: In memory of philanthropist Elizabeth Perkins Prothro of Wichita Falls.

HR 3067 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: In memory of Dorsey Ray Trapp of Wichita Falls.

HR 3077 Author: Farabee
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: In memory of Roger Alan Einhaus of Wichita Falls.

Joint Author (10):
HB 387 Author: Pena | King, Phil | Farabee | Bonnen | Flynn
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes.

HB 535 Author: Anchia | Farabee
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the provision of a preference in state purchasing decisions for vendors that provide health benefits to employees.

HB 1243 Author: Gallego | Farabee | Solomons | Swinford | Coleman
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/30/2009 H Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator.

HB 1301 Author: Frost | Farabee | Lucio III | McReynolds | Driver
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.

HB 2194 Author: Christian | Strama | Farabee
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.

HB 2259 Author: Crownover | Hardcastle | Farabee | Chisum | Gonzalez Toureilles
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the plugging of certain inactive oil or gas wells and to standards for electrical power lines serving certain oil and gas facilities.

HB 3298 Author: Strama | Farabee
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the requirement to post notice of the subject of a meeting under the open meetings law as it relates to informal discussion of a social, ceremonial, or community event.

HB 3741 Author: Eissler | Maldonado | Lucio III | Farabee
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to physical education curriculum and instruction in public schools.

HJR 84 Author: Coleman | Farabee | Kuempel | Homer | Anderson
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.

HR 1648 Author: Coleman | Farabee
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption: Honoring Miles Stiles for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

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