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

Number of Bills: 65

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (41):
HB 573 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to a person's eligibility for appointment as a volunteer deputy voter registrar.

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 575 Author: Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Turner, Sylvester | Edwards
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the disclosure and use of certain information recorded or collected by a transponder used to electronically assess or collect a toll.

HB 576 Author: Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Edwards | Crownover
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the electronic distribution of information to legislators by state agencies.

HB 577 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.

HB 1475 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the election of directors of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.

HB 1476 Author: Sheffield
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to capital stock and surplus requirements for certain insurance companies.

HB 1640 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.

HB 2877 Author: Sheffield
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to liability insurance closed claim reports.

HB 2878 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment for purposes of ad valorem taxation of an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 3671 Author: Sheffield
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the documents that are required for the transfer of a defendant from a county to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 4210 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/07/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the election of directors of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.

HCR 211 Author: Sheffield
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Blackland Research and Extension Center on its 100th anniversary.

HCR 257 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/28/2009 S Received from the House
Caption: In memory of James Michael Grant of Gatesville.

HJR 91 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HR 751 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring Leadership Temple for its promotion of civic engagement and volunteerism.

HR 752 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Academy.

HR 834 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2009 12:15PM
Caption: Congratulating Chief Gary O. Smith of the Temple Police Department on his 30 years of service to the city.

HR 887 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Jamie Hager Clements of Temple.

HR 988 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: Congratulating Crystal Cox on being named a 2009 Texas Youth of the Year Finalist by the Texas Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.

HR 989 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: In memory of John Fullerton Sammons of Temple.

HR 997 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2009 7:53AM
Caption: Honoring Leadership Belton for its promotion of civic engagement and volunteerism.

HR 1048 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: Congratulating Matthew Westwick on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 1082 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: Honoring Bob and Betty Thrasher of Temple on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.

HR 1180 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Richard and Mary Clark of Temple on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 1181 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating E. L. and Ina Lee Hochstedler on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary.

HR 1271 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring Uno for winning the best in show title at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and congratulating owner Caroline Dowell on her success.

HR 1322 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Recognizing April 22, 2009, as Texas Charity Advocates Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1595 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Congratulating Robert and Jan Elliott of Belton on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 1714 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Candance L. Hawks on her appointment to the Texas Special Education Continuing Advisory Committee.

HR 1715 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2009 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of the Reverend Theiss L. Jones of Temple.

HR 1716 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2009 2:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Larry R. Montgomery of Belton on his appointment to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

HR 1775 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption: Congratulating Dan and Helen Wiley of Temple on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HR 1776 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption: Congratulating Charles and Greneta Ordner of Westphalia on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 1777 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 9:37PM
Caption: Congratulating Bill and Dottie Kyle of Salado on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 1778 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 9:37PM
Caption: Congratulating Nick and Bertie Gandy of Temple on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HR 2331 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Corporal William Troy Warford III of Temple.

HR 2344 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Aaron James Walker of Harker Heights.

HR 2418 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Chad Bludau on his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.

HR 2542 Author: Sheffield
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Beatrice Arnold of Falls County on her receipt of the Mrs. VFW award.

HR 2920 Author: Sheffield | Gattis
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. J. James Rohack on his installation as president of the American Medical Association.

Joint Author (24):
HB 5 Author: Crownover | McCall | Sheffield | Alvarado
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties.

HB 61 Author: Aycock | Farias | Giddings | Sheffield | Miller, Sid
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.

HB 63 Author: Aycock | Sheffield | Leibowitz | Gonzalez Toureilles
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the conservatorship or possession of, or access to, a child by a parent who is deployed by the military.

HB 276 Author: Zerwas | Bonnen | Flynn | Sheffield
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the requirement that state agencies report the cost of services and benefits provided to undocumented immigrants.

HB 333 Author: Aycock | Rose | Berman | Fletcher | Sheffield
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the spouses of certain military personnel.

HB 335 Author: Aycock | Sheffield
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to stabilizing the amount of tuition charged to certain residents of this state by general academic teaching institutions.

HB 449 Author: Jackson, Jim | Truitt | Chisum | Sheffield | Zerwas
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal facilities; providing penalties.

HB 488 Author: Bohac | Anchia | Sheffield
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for volunteer deputy registrars.

HB 503 Author: Geren | Sheffield | Aycock | King, Susan | Strama
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to adoption of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

HB 518 Author: Kolkhorst | Sheffield | Gonzalez Toureilles | Hodge
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to programs to provide student loan repayment assistance for certain correctional officers, for certain speech-language pathologists and audiologists, and for certain mathematics and science teachers.

HB 793 Author: King, Phil | Morrison | Sheffield | Heflin | Homer
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority to charge reasonable fees for emergency services performed by volunteer fire departments.

HB 826 Author: Gattis | Villarreal | Sheffield | Howard, Donna
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator.

HB 831 Author: Taylor | Pena | Fletcher | Oliveira | Sheffield
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from certain taxation of certain organizations.

HB 857 Author: Laubenberg | Sheffield
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain outdoor burning violations.

HB 1008 Author: Moody | Aycock | Sheffield | Fletcher
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.

HB 1159 Author: Kuempel | Sheffield
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the extension of the term of a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.

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 1307 Author: Creighton | Sheffield
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.

HB 1372 Author: Shelton | Moody | Sheffield | Kent | Creighton
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victims' rights.

HB 1967 Author: Aycock | Sheffield | Giddings | Farias | Miller, Sid
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain institutions of higher education as general academic teaching institutions and to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.

HB 2805 Author: Maldonado | Gattis | Sheffield | Aycock | Anderson
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.

HB 4334 Author: Hamilton | Sheffield
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of pain management clinics.

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 1589 Author: Vaught | Sheffield
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: In memory of Matt Gayton Martinez, Jr., of Dallas.

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