Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Tara Rios Ybarra
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 77

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
HB 656 Author: Rios Ybarra | Gonzales | Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/23/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes.

HB 1213 Author: Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the promulgation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of rules authorizing the use on a public beach of a golf cart for the transportation of a person with a physical disability.

HB 1214 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to meetings of the coastal coordination council.

HB 1324 Author: Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax imposed in certain municipalities.

HB 1325 Author: Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System.

HB 1326 Author: Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a plan to replenish the food supplies of food banks or food pantries following a disaster.

HB 1948 Author: Rios Ybarra | Anderson | Gonzales | Hunter | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a public health extension service pilot program.

HB 1949 Author: Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the issuance and execution of agriculture warrants; creating an offense.

HB 2130 Author: Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the assistance of the Texas Rangers in the investigation of certain sex offenses.

HB 2131 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to participation by certain state employees in an investment product under a deferred compensation plan.

HB 2132 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to sealing of court records containing identifying financial information or personal identifying information.

HB 2134 Author: Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.

HB 2930 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment and funding of emergency medical power stations.

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 4136 Author: Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to sealing court records containing medical information for children who are victims of certain offenses.

HB 4320 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/09/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the integration of the application and eligibility determination processes for the child health plan and children's Medicaid programs.

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.

HB 4705 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 4832 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/22/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District.

HB 4835 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the governing body of the Willacy County Navigation District.

HCR 118 Author: Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/26/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the legacy of Caesar Kleberg.

HR 582 Author: Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption: Welcoming members of the Harlingen Area Builders Association to the State Capitol.

HR 604 Author: Rios Ybarra | Parker | Marquez
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Texas Dental Association Day.

HR 748 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing March 11, 2009, as Kingsville Day at the State Capitol.

HR 749 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring Elma Jean Oden for her commitment to her students and her achievements as an educator.

HR 765 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring the Willacy County Commissioners Court.

HR 774 Author: Rios Ybarra | Lucio III | Oliveira
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Congratulating the Santa Rosa High School boys' basketball team on qualifying for the 2009 University Interscholastic League state championship tournament.

HR 825 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Congratulating the San Perlita High School basketball team on winning the 2009 32-1A Division 2 district title.

HR 1041 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Simon Salinas, former county judge of Willacy County.

HR 1198 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Welcoming the alumni of Texas A&I University to the State Capitol on April 8, 2009.

HR 1245 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Welcoming members of the Texas A&M University--Kingsville Student Government Association to the State Capitol.

HR 1603 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Honoring former Kenedy County Sheriff Rafael Cuellar, Jr., for his record of achievement and contributions to the community.

HR 1604 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Honoring the Dunlap family of La Feria for their contributions to the community.

HR 1605 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Commending Olga R. Serna of Sarita for her service to her community.

HR 1606 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 5:54PM
Caption: Honoring U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer James M. Russell for his exemplary rescue efforts during Hurricane Ike.

HR 1607 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Honoring the life of Valeria Garcia of Bluetown.

HR 1608 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Recognizing La Feria city commissioner John Hernandez for his contributions to his community and his country.

HR 1727 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption: Honoring the legislative interns of State Representative Dr. Tara Rios Ybarra.

HR 2141 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Ladies Auxiliary of Falfurrias for its work in support of the United States armed forces.

HR 2198 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: Commending Kenedy County Judge Joseph Alexander Garcia for his many years of public service.

HR 2234 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: Honoring Gloria Reyes Garcia of Raymondville for her myriad achievements.

HR 2475 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Frank Torres, director of Willacy County Emergency Medical Services, for his public service.

HR 2476 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of The New York Store in Hebbronville.

HR 2526 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Coast Guard helicopter crew of CGNR 6512 for their heroic actions during Hurricane Ike in September 2008.

HR 2656 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Lyford High School Lady Bulldogs softball team for its success during the 2009 season.

HR 2657 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Lydia Garza for her contributions to the community of Hebbronville.

HR 2658 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dick Messbarger of Kingsville for his contributions to the community.

HR 2734 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Susan Durham of Jim Wells County for her contributions to South Texas.

HR 2887 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Jo Ann Evans for her service to the South Padre Island Board of Aldermen.

HR 3063 Author: Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Judge Guadalupe Canales for his service to Jim Hogg County.

Joint Author (27):
HB 65 Author: Lucio III | Martinez, "Mando" | Rios Ybarra | Pena | Oliveira
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in South Texas.

HB 66 Author: Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a school of law at The University of Texas at Brownsville.

HB 91 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales | Pena | Guillen | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 110 Author: Pena | Rios Ybarra | Guillen | Lucio III | Gonzales
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 269 Author: Lucio III | Marquez | Rios Ybarra | Guillen
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to course credit for certain students at a public institution of higher education.

HB 278 Author: Anchia | Alvarado | Chavez | Rios Ybarra | Farrar
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.

HB 330 Author: Pierson | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a nonvoting faculty regent to the board of regents of each state university or state university system.

HB 439 Author: Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of students who participate in certain internship programs for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.

HB 681 Author: Farrar | Rios Ybarra | Gonzalez Toureilles
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/12/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish.

HB 1357 Author: Isett | Rios Ybarra | Laubenberg
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.

HB 1530 Author: Button | Driver | Hardcastle | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related pest control by the Department of Agriculture.

HB 1622 Author: Giddings | Rios Ybarra | Crabb
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.

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 1877 Author: Alvarado | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 03/05/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to physical activity requirements for students enrolled in public school prekindergarten programs.

HB 2626 Author: Naishtat | Kent | Rios Ybarra | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim who has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency.

HB 2746 Author: Kolkhorst | Chisum | Rios Ybarra | Christian
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the School of Ethics, Western Civilization, and American Traditions at The University of Texas at Austin.

HB 3143 Author: Gonzalez Toureilles | Gonzales | Swinford | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.

HB 3244 Author: Riddle | Rios Ybarra | Pena
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a centralized sex offender registration authority in certain counties in this state.

HB 3648 Author: Hunter | Rios Ybarra | Gonzalez Toureilles | Thibaut | Herrero
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; transfer of state revenue to the Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund for excess losses caused by natural disasters.

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.

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 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 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 1047 Author: Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: Honoring Chris Boswell for his service as mayor of Harlingen.

HR 1427 Author: Pena | Gonzales | Guillen | Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2009 9:36AM
Caption: Commemorating the military heroism of Pedro Cano.

HR 3107 Author: Farrar | Rios Ybarra | Anchia | Hodge | Harless
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Recognizing Nicolas Miguel Ramon Gallego as an "unofficial" mascot of the Texas House of Representatives.

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