Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Solomon Ortiz, Jr.
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 89

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (48):
HB 271 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Button | Brown, Fred | Strama | Parker
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the designation of enterprise projects during a biennium.

HB 272 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Crabb | McCall | McClendon | Coleman
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H Considered by s/c in work session
Caption: Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.

HB 385 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Marquez
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and consequences of certain offenses involving graffiti; providing penalties.

HB 398 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Lucio III
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to special event trust funds used to promote major athletic, motor sports racing, and other special events in this state.

HB 512 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Cohen | Vo
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.

HB 662 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Chavez | Coleman | Cook | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device.

HB 691 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to ownership restrictions on the holders of permits and licenses authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages.

HB 820 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain ballot access requirements.

HB 1059 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/24/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to benefits under certain health benefit plans for prenatal care, birth of a child, and postdelivery care.

HB 1258 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the cities or counties that may create a cultural education facilities finance corporation.

HB 1315 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Darby
Last Action: 05/01/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to access to information regarding reports of child abuse or neglect.

HB 1410 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Davis, John | Smith, Todd | Herrero | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.

HB 1505 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Guillen
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/27/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the promotion or advertising of alcoholic beverages in relation to certain facilities owned by a municipality or county.

HB 1556 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Alonzo
Last Action: 05/07/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to local public health and public safety alerts.

HB 1652 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Rios Ybarra | Gonzales
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund or the Texas emerging technology fund to promote alternative energy sources and energy efficiency technologies.

HB 1823 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxation of certain energy conservation-related property.

HB 2561 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.

HB 2633 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties.

HB 2689 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding for the fund for veterans' assistance.

HB 2879 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.

HB 3192 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

HB 3275 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to approval by the Texas Department of Transportation of the installation of certain photographic traffic signal systems.

HB 3329 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Gonzales
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funds promoting economic development.

HB 3522 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the open records steering committee, reports by the attorney general on costs of copies, and certain deadlines, costs, and suits filed under the public information law.

HB 3600 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting centers as an alternative election system.

HB 3721 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/04/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the training and certification of certain members or former members of the military as correctional officers.

HB 3722 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.

HB 3903 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to county contracts with private entities for jail facilities; providing a penalty.

HB 4347 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to adoption of a consumer bill of rights for insurance coverage obtained through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 4348 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of a portion of the state hotel occupancy tax revenue collected in a catastrophe area to the catastrophe reserve trust fund.

HB 4537 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the consequences of certain offenses involving the burglary of a vehicle.

HR 150 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 3 2009 9:09AM
Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2009, as Catholic School Chess Day in Corpus Christi.

HR 151 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 2:53PM
Caption: Honoring Rose Shaw Special Emphasis School of Corpus Christi on its selection as a 2008 No Child Left Behind--Blue Ribbon School.

HR 152 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: Honoring Club Estates Elementary School of Corpus Christi on its selection as a 2008 No Child Left Behind--Blue Ribbon School.

HR 200 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Rios Ybarra | Herrero | Gonzalez Toureilles | Hunter
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Honoring Bishop Edmond Carmody for his service to the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

HR 530 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: In memory of Judge Carl Lewis of Corpus Christi.

HR 796 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Lucio III
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Texas music legend Freddy Fender.

HR 1106 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: Commemorating the 2009 Pan American Golf Association tournament in Corpus Christi.

HR 1690 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Congratulating Gabi Canales-Morgan and Gordon Morgan of Corpus Christi on the birth of their son, Praxedis Blaine Morgan.

HR 1826 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption: In memory of Dr. David Berlanga, Jr., of Corpus Christi.

HR 2162 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Commending Gloria Pizana Caceres for her service as chief of staff in the office of Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr.

HR 2163 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Commending Stacey Barrera for her work as constituent liaison in the office of Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr.

HR 2164 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Commending Will Krueger for his work as legislative director in the office of Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr.

HR 2165 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Honoring Monica "Desiree" Castro for her service in the office of State Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr.

HR 2166 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Honoring Curtis Smith for his service as an intern in the office of Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr.

HR 2559 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Jose "Chito" Vela III for his service as general counsel for Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr.

HR 2725 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Hunter
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rudy Garza for his service as the intergovernmental relations director for the City of Corpus Christi.

HR 2880 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182.

Joint Author (41):
HB 136 Author: Villarreal | Marquez | Patrick | Walle | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten programs.

HB 142 Author: McClendon | Crabb | Ortiz, Jr. | Naishtat
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H Considered by s/c in work session
Caption: Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.

HB 268 Author: Lucio III | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.

HB 270 Author: Brown, Fred | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the definition of qualified employee for purposes of the enterprise zone program.

HB 339 Author: Phillips | Kolkhorst | Ortiz, Jr. | Menendez
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements.

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 661 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter | Gonzalez Toureilles | Anchia
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

HB 686 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a cost of living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 761 Author: Creighton | Eiland | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain property offenses committed during certain declared states of disaster.

HB 970 Author: Lucio III | Rodriguez | Anchia | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.

HB 1046 Author: Homer | Flynn | Anderson | Darby | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appeals process in the disposition of cruelly treated animals.

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 1092 Author: Parker | Flynn | Ortiz, Jr. | Creighton | Pickett
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the voters of a county to allow the owners of certain real property to require that county and any municipal ad valorem taxes be imposed on that real property on the basis of a five-year average of the property's value.

HB 1198 Author: Button | Eissler | Pitts | Driver | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for certification of a person as a qualified business under the enterprise zone program.

HB 1299 Author: Turner, Chris | Ortiz, Jr. | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund.

HB 1317 Author: Rose | Phillips | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Naishtat
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation.

HB 1633 Author: Walle | Martinez Fischer | Moody | Ortiz, Jr. | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of graffiti and to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of that offense or on juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct in violation of that offense.

HB 1893 Author: Driver | McReynolds | Kolkhorst | Ortiz, Jr. | Merritt
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education.

HB 1985 Author: Martinez Fischer | Moody | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain defendants in a criminal case undergo testing for HIV infection and other diseases.

HB 1991 Author: Anchia | Gonzales | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of money from the Texas emerging technology fund for the research and development of clean energy.

HB 2236 Author: Moody | Hartnett | Ortiz, Jr. | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the right of certain crime victims to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance.

HB 2437 Author: McCall | Dukes | Eissler | Ortiz, Jr. | Button
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to a major events trust fund and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.

HB 3634 Author: Geren | Rose | Callegari | Gattis | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the transfer of that credit between classes of membership for certain state employees.

HB 3653 Author: Marquez | Olivo | King, Susan | Madden | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the use of restraints to control the movement of pregnant women and female children confined in certain correctional facilities in this state.

HB 3654 Author: Marquez | Olivo | King, Susan | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to certain duties of and reports submitted to the Commission on Jail Standards regarding county jail inmates who are pregnant.

HB 3707 Author: Coleman | Farrar | Ortiz, Jr. | Naishtat
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H Considered by s/c in work session
Caption: Relating to county-regulated disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases for certain counties.

HB 4020 Author: Rios Ybarra | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Texas Veterans Commission.

HB 4471 Author: Kolkhorst | Howard, Donna | Shelton | Ortiz, Jr. | King, Susan
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the professional nursing shortage reduction program.

HB 4647 Author: Rios Ybarra | Olivo | Guillen | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the change of the name of Texas A&M University--Kingsville to Texas A&I University.

HCR 152 Author: Hunter | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 22 2009 11:40AM
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study on the availability of medical treatment for patients with Lyme diseases in Texas.

HR 283 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM
Caption: Recognizing February 9-14, 2009, as Marriage Week in Nueces County.

HR 496 Author: Herrero | Alonzo | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: In memory of Selena Quintanilla Perez on March 31, 2009, the 14th anniversary of her death.

HR 547 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1160 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: In memory of Stuart Jay Alexander of Corpus Christi.

HR 1415 Author: Hunter | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2009 9:36AM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert R. Bezdek of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.

HR 1662 Author: Coleman | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption: Honoring Curtis Smith for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

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 2676 Author: Hunter | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the 49th annual Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi and honoring the Texas Jazz Festival Society.

HR 2677 Author: Hunter | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Nueces Judge Samuel Loyd Neal, Jr., for his public service.

HR 2678 Author: Hunter | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Chuck Cazalas for his service as Nueces County Commissioner.

HR 3079 Author: Hunter | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Edward H. Harte of Corpus Christi on his outstanding contributions to the Lone Star State.

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