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

Number of Bills: 56

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (32):
HB 624 Author: Flores
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to state funding for school districts for transportation of students who would be subject to hazardous traffic conditions while walking.

HB 625 Author: Flores
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the public school finance system.

HB 742 Author: Flores | Smith, Wayne | McReynolds | Corte | Smithee
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.

HB 1191 Author: Flores
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the enrollment period for insurance benefits for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System.

HB 1755 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the training of appraisal review board members.

HB 1928 Author: Flores
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to requirements for attorneys in fact under Lloyd's plans.

HB 2072 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Caption: Relating to the distribution of federal child care development funds to local workforce development boards.

HB 2217 Author: Flores | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state.

HB 2218 Author: Flores
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the distribution of federal child care development funds to local workforce development boards.

HB 2822 Author: Flores
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to requiring a regional mobility authority to post on its website copies of minutes approved at a meeting.

HB 3114 Author: Flores
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors.

HB 3308 Author: Flores | Guillen
Last Action: 05/04/2009 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the participation of other institutions of higher education in a dual usage education complex established by a junior college district.

HB 3806 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.

HB 3807 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the fee imposed on bingo prizes.

HB 3808 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the criminal offense for conducting, promoting, or administering bingo without a license.

HB 3809 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to reports regarding charitable bingo.

HB 3810 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pull-tab bingo.

HB 3811 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the locations where a licensed authorized organization may conduct bingo.

HB 3812 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to bingo advisory opinions.

HB 3813 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to display of the Problem Gamblers' Help Line telephone number on a bingo card-minding device or pull-tab dispenser.

HB 3814 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to charitable bingo accounting procedures and the use of bingo proceeds.

HB 3815 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.

HB 4534 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the criteria for determining whether a person is a missing child or a missing person.

HCR 139 Author: Flores | Gonzalez Toureilles | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to Administration
Caption: Directing the State Preservation Board to amend its rules to allow the statue in honor of Tejanos to be placed on the south lawn of the Capitol.

HJR 7 Author: Flores | Leibowitz | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/03/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state.

HR 408 Author: Flores | Gonzales
Last Action: 02/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 13 2009 8:02AM
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2009, as Mission Day at the State Capitol.

HR 671 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Mayor John David Franz of Hidalgo on his selection as 2009 Border Texan of the Year.

HR 777 Author: Flores
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring the Texas Healthy Start Alliance for its commitment to addressing disparities in perinatal outcomes in communities around the state.

HR 1594 Author: Flores
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Mission to the State Capitol and honoring them for their community service.

HR 1701 Author: Flores
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation to the State Capitol.

HR 2575 Author: Flores
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Corporal Jose A. Rubio Hernandez of Mission.

HR 2576 Author: Flores
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Alex Daniel Gonzalez of Mission.

Joint Author (24):
HB 38 Author: Corte | Guillen | Maldonado | Flores | Gattis
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to resident tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans and their spouses and children.

HB 69 Author: Guillen | Berman | Pena | Flores
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.

HB 192 Author: Alonzo | Anchia | Flores | Rodriguez | Hernandez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the purposes for which a student's absence from school must be excused.

HB 423 Author: Guillen | Flores
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.

HB 635 Author: Guillen | Rodriguez | Martinez, "Mando" | Flores
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Education Agency to seek, accept, determine eligibility for, and distribute grants available for the benefit of public education and the establishment of professional development institutes and payment of grants to teachers who complete those institutes.

HB 636 Author: Guillen | Marquez | Gonzales | Chavez | Flores
Last Action: 05/07/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.

HB 1081 Author: Herrero | Flores | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to requiring posting of certain information regarding nursing homes and related institutions on the Department of Aging and Disability Services website.

HB 1177 Author: Guillen | Flores
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain peace officers and firefighters for legislative leave.

HB 1297 Author: Hochberg | Flores
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to optional flexible school day program courses offered by school districts to enable students to earn course credit under certain circumstances.

HB 1673 Author: Crownover | Naishtat | Flores | Heflin | Anchia
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to funding of the Communities In Schools program.

HB 1861 Author: Eiland | Gonzales | Flores
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation and administration of the judiciary in the event of a disaster.

HB 1905 Author: Guillen | Naishtat | Lucio III | Flores | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/08/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to studying the costs and benefits of a pilot program for services for adults with autism and other related disabilities with similar support needs.

HB 1907 Author: Guillen | Flores
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the retirement benefits payable to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who are employed as school counselors.

HB 1935 Author: Villarreal | Guillen | Rodriguez | Chavez | Flores
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the establishment of certain programs to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development in high-demand occupations and green jobs.

HB 2308 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Flores | Hodge
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the provision of affordable housing in this state.

HB 2317 Author: Villarreal | Flores
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to appraisal review board members.

HB 4091 Author: Farrar | Flores
Last Action: 05/08/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to bilingual education, English as a second language, and other special language programs and to an intensive reading improvement program for public school students of limited English proficiency.

HCR 153 Author: Guillen | Flores | Gonzales | Pena | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/13/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Manuel Benavidez, Jr.

HR 201 Author: Pena | Gonzales | Flores
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Welcoming members of Amigos Del Valle, Incorporated, to the State Capitol for Senior Day on February 10, 2009.

HR 228 Author: Gonzales | Martinez, "Mando" | Pena | Flores
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Hidalgo County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 229 Author: Gonzales | Pena | Flores
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.

HR 289 Author: Alonzo | Lucio III | Flores | Pena | Gonzales
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM
Caption: Welcoming Hamid Name Pineda, mayor of Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the occasion of his visit to the Texas Capitol.

HR 783 Author: Pena | Flores | Gonzales | Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Last Action: 03/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2009 8:18AM
Caption: Commemorating the Rio Grande Valley VA Hospital March to San Antonio.

HR 1602 Author: Gonzales | Pena | Flores | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Honoring the life of William Dean "Bill" Peisen of McAllen.

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