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

Number of Bills: 60

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (44):
HB 975 Author: Legler
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to drug testing of professional employees of public school districts.

HB 976 Author: Legler | Flynn
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the proof of identity required of an applicant for a driver's license.

HB 1135 Author: Legler | Christian | Fletcher
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits.

HB 1136 Author: Legler | Christian | Fletcher
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits for violation of an employer drug testing policy.

HB 1257 Author: Legler | Deshotel | Sheffield | Eiland | Guillen
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property owned by a business entity and located in a disaster area and to the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.

HB 1318 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility, service, and removal of persons appointed to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 1962 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of and legal fees for a trustee of certain facilities.

HB 3450 Author: Legler | Anchia | Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a temporary faculty license for chiropractic faculty.

HB 4195 Author: Legler
Last Action: 05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Advisory Board on Cosmetology.

HB 4197 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to boating safety and boater education.

HB 4301 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain county, municipal, and school district financial information on certain Internet websites.

HB 4303 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to an adjustment to the amounts of revenue provided under the public school finance system to school districts located in certain counties.

HB 4753 Author: Legler
Last Action: 05/22/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 16; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

HCR 124 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Endorsing the restoration, conservation, and presentation of the Battleship Texas at the San Jacinto Battlefield State Historic Site in a permanent dry berth.

HCR 172 Author: Legler | Davis, John | Taylor | Smith, Wayne | Weber
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 05/01/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Michelle Jackson on her selection as the 2009 Cherry Blossom Princess for the State of Texas.

HJR 94 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing transporting out of this state a noncitizen who commits an offense in this state.

HR 778 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring Naomi Ghormley of Pasadena on the occasion of her 96th birthday.

HR 826 Author: Legler | Davis, John
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Congratulating the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce on its 25th anniversary.

HR 827 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Congratulating Charles Maricle and Kim Kankel on earning the titles of King and Queen of the Pasadena Philharmonic Mardi Gras Ball.

HR 828 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of Walter Woodard of Pasadena.

HR 829 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Recognizing the monthly Benefit Pow Wow of United American Indian Tribes Houston.

HR 830 Author: Legler
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Honoring Officer Dru Greer of the Pasadena Police Department for his rescue of several people from a burning building.

HR 924 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Honoring the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and particularly the auxiliary unit at Air Station Houston.

HR 925 Author: Legler
Last Action: 05/29/2009 H Considered in Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Congratulating Michelle Jackson on her selection as the 2009 Cherry Blossom Princess for the State of Texas.

HR 940 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of Donald Ray Carpenter, Sr., of Pasadena.

HR 941 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of William C. Barmore of Pasadena.

HR 942 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Honoring Travis Allan Bryan for his service to his community and state.

HR 1086 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: Congratulating the Pasadena ISD Communications Department on its receipt of 11 Gold Star Awards and two Best of Category honors from the Texas Schools Public Relations Association.

HR 1087 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: Congratulating John Manlove Marketing and Communications of Pasadena on winning 14 Addy Awards at the 2009 American Advertising Federation Houston gala.

HR 1179 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Odin and Clara Clay for receiving prizes in writing, photography, and oratory from the Press Women of Texas.

HR 1191 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2009 4:04PM
Caption: Honoring Melvin Elton Cowart on being named the 2008 Citizen of the Year by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

HR 1208 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Milton Covell, Jr., of Pasadena.

HR 1209 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating South Houston Intermediate School on its selection as a National Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education.

HR 1210 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Ann Cunningham on being named Ms. Pasadena Senior.

HR 1285 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring the Houston Shifa Services Foundation on the occasion of the opening of the Shifa Abu Bakr Clinic.

HR 1315 Author: Legler
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring the San Jacinto Republican Women.

HR 1600 Author: Legler
Last Action: 05/29/2009 H Considered in Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commemorating the 2009 Bands for Brothers and Sisters Concert in Pasadena.

HR 2073 Author: Legler
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption: Commemorating the 2009 Bands for Brothers and Sisters Concert in Pasadena.

HR 2135 Author: Legler
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Marcus Edward Puckett of Pasadena on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 2332 Author: Legler
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Lieutenant Kile Grant West.

HR 2548 Author: Legler
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: In memory of Beverly Ann Jackson.

HR 2823 Author: Legler
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Juanita Newman Williams of Houston on the occasion of her 101st birthday.

HR 2933 Author: Legler
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Fire Marshal David Brannon and Deputy Fire Marshal Debbie Taylor of the Pasadena Fire Department for winning the 2009 John R. Rauch Award.

HR 3126 Author: Legler
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Keegan Schmitt on becoming an Eagle Scout.

Joint Author (16):
HB 208 Author: Jackson, Jim | Brown, Betty | Legler | Flynn | Paxton
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration and to the eligibility to vote of persons who are deceased or not citizens of the United States.

HB 410 Author: Isett | Homer | Legler | Eiland | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/05/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the requirement under certain circumstances that a license holder display the person's license to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 450 Author: Taylor | Legler | Bohac
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.

HB 493 Author: Zerwas | Moody | Legler | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole or to mandatory supervision of a defendant convicted of criminal solicitation of capital murder.

HB 574 Author: Sheffield | Legler
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosure at a facility performing certain laser cosmetic procedures.

HB 1102 Author: Vo | Thibaut | Zerwas | Legler | Anchia
Last Action: 02/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs.

HB 1259 Author: Kolkhorst | Leibowitz | Legler | Kleinschmidt
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to hiring outside legal counsel to provide legal services to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1423 Author: Guillen | Hochberg | Leibowitz | Legler
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 2075 Author: Shelton | Brown, Fred | Legler
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at certain public institutions of higher education.

HB 2225 Author: Parker | Hughes | Rose | Legler | Lucio III
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to creating a committee to review the process for finding permanent placements for children in the conservatorship of the state.

HB 4525 Author: Parker | Button | Legler | Guillen
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to qualified manufacturing project zones.

HJR 20 Author: Anderson | Sheffield | Legler
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish.

HR 701 Author: Davis, John | Taylor | Eiland | Eissler | Legler
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Urging Congress to fully fund the National Aeronautics and Space Administration budget request in support of the U.S. Space Exploration Policy, as submitted to Congress for Fiscal Year 2010.

HR 757 Author: Alvarado | Legler
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing March 10, 2009, as "On the Road Again Seniors" Day at the State Capitol.

HR 759 Author: Smith, Wayne | Legler
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the community.

HR 1341 Author: Davis, John | Legler | Taylor | Weber | Smith, Wayne
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring the members of Bay Area Republican Women for their contributions to their communities.

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