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

Number of Bills: 11

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (6):
SB 792 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
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.

SB 835 Author: Hinojosa
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to powers of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, pertaining to land in and adjacent to Naval Station Ingleside.

SB 836 Author: Hinojosa
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.

SB 1035 Author: Hinojosa
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/27/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the cities or counties that may create a cultural education facilities finance corporation.

SB 1182 Author: Wentworth
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to public information and open government.

SB 1940 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and to the establishment of pretrial veterans court programs.

Joint Sponsor (5):
SB 188 Author: Deuell | Van de Putte
Sponsor: Coleman | McClendon | Ortiz, Jr. | Zerwas | King, Susan
Last Action: 05/21/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to disease control outreach programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.

SB 495 Author: Hinojosa
Sponsor: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter | Gonzalez Toureilles | Anchia
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

SB 643 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Rose | Phillips | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Naishtat
Last Action: 06/11/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties.

SB 1310 Author: Duncan
Sponsor: Smith, Todd | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.

SB 1515 Author: Watson
Sponsor: McCall | Dukes | Eissler | Ortiz, Jr. | Button
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.

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