Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Patricia Harless
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/25/2024

Number of Bills: 75

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (30):
HB 107 Author: Harless
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation by certain counties of the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties.

HB 108 Author: Harless
Last Action: 02/05/2013 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.

HB 615 Author: Harless | Burkett | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.

HB 826 Author: Harless
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.

HB 980 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the content of public school campus improvement plans.

HB 981 Author: Harless
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.

HB 1148 Author: Harless | Davis, John | Murphy | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities.

HB 1149 Author: Harless | Davis, John | Murphy
Last Action: 03/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of integrated rate areas subject to the original jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

HB 1562 Author: Harless | Canales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to notice provided when a bail bond surety is in default.

HB 2093 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the early voting period for the general primary and general elections for state and county officers.

HB 2859 Author: Harless
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles.

HB 2860 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.

HB 3157 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to taxes and fees wholly or partly deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes, authorizing the increase or decrease of those rates in subsequent years, and increasing motor vehicle registration fees.

HJR 89 Author: Harless | Lavender
Last Action: 02/25/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to limit using that money or those balances for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.

HJR 136 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the permissible uses of the state highway fund, including further limiting the use of additional tax and fee revenue attributable to changes to certain state taxes and fees, to increase revenue for nontolled public highway purposes.

HR 279 Author: Harless
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 8:51AM
Caption: Honoring Northwest Assistance Ministries of Houston on its 30th anniversary.

HR 364 Author: Harless | Riddle | Fletcher | Walle | Bohac
Last Action: 02/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2013 5:02PM
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.

HR 495 Author: Harless
Last Action: 02/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2013 1:07PM
Caption: Congratulating Georgan Reitmeier on her receipt of the Outstanding Woman in Education award from the North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women.

HR 496 Author: Harless
Last Action: 02/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2013 1:10PM
Caption: Congratulating Clara Lewis on her receipt of the Outstanding Woman in Community Service Award from the North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women.

HR 794 Author: Harless
Last Action: 03/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2013 9:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the Klein Independent School District in Harris County on its 75th anniversary.

HR 1045 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2013 1:58PM
Caption: Recognizing March 27, 2013, as Texas Chemicals Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1193 Author: Harless | Burkett | Creighton | Carter | Hunter
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 9:00AM
Caption: Recognizing April 18, 2013, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1442 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2013 9:58AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Harold Truman Baber, Jr., of Houston.

HR 1443 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2013 4:29PM
Caption: Recognizing Jim and Pam Wells on their 66 combined years of service to the Cy-Fair Independent School District.

HR 1481 Author: Harless
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 4:55PM
Caption: Honoring Carolyn Hodges for her service as president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.

HR 1677 Author: Harless
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 9:45AM
Caption: Congratulating the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in Spring on having surpassed the 100,000 visitor milestone.

HR 1678 Author: Harless
Last Action: 05/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2013 2:11PM
Caption: Congratulating Ron Hickman, Harris County Precinct 4 constable, on his selection as the National Constable of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association.

HR 1947 Author: Harless
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 1:26PM
Caption: In memory of Leslie Gerald Walker, Jr., of Houston.

HR 2337 Author: Harless
Last Action: 05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 8:12AM
Caption: Honoring Victor Vandergriff for his service as chair of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles board and congratulating him on his appointment to the Texas Transportation Commission.

HR 2338 Author: Harless
Last Action: 05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 8:40AM
Caption: Commending Cheryl Whitfield for her leadership in the establishment of the National Memorial Ladies organization and the Fallen Warriors Memorial in Cy-Champ Park.

Joint Author (45):
HB 6 Author: Otto | Anchia | Harless | Howard
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.

HB 20 Author: Kolkhorst | Harless
Last Action: 04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.

HB 63 Author: Craddick | Cook | Lucio III | Harless | Menéndez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.

HB 71 Author: Fletcher | Callegari | Harless | Bohac
Last Action: 03/18/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 103 Author: Gonzales, Larry | Price | McClendon | Huberty | Harless
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.

HB 113 Author: Raymond | Harless
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.

HB 173 Author: Alonzo | Harless
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.

HB 175 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Harless | Miles | Lucio III | McClendon
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 313 Author: Strama | Alvarado | Harless | Morrison | Wu
Last Action: 05/04/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to electronic voter registration.

HB 337 Author: Zedler | Harless
Last Action: 03/12/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.

HB 431 Author: Riddle | Harless | Parker | Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person.

HB 462 Author: Huberty | Creighton | Pitts | Harless | White
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.

HB 470 Author: White | Harless
Last Action: 02/13/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an elected officer's performance of official duties in exchange for remuneration.

HB 509 Author: Murphy | Harper-Brown | Harless | Hilderbran | Turner, Scott
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the taxes.

HB 559 Author: Burkett | Harless
Last Action: 02/13/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.

HB 711 Author: Murphy | Harless | Huberty | Flynn | Otto
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.

HB 858 Author: Lucio III | Branch | Harless | Bohac | Márquez
Last Action: 04/26/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.

HB 1054 Author: Lavender | Larson | Bonnen, Dennis | Harless
Last Action: 04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on converting a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.

HB 1127 Author: Smith | Bohac | Allen | Harless | Guillen
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.

HB 1133 Author: Otto | Harless | Toth | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements.

HB 1223 Author: Hilderbran | Murphy | Sheets | Harless
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax.

HB 1228 Author: Dukes | Thompson, Senfronia | Raymond | Harless | Zerwas
Sponsor: Davis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 1272 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Fletcher | McClendon | Harless | Riddle
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.

HB 1423 Author: Deshotel | Keffer | Harless | Anchia | Callegari
Last Action: 03/12/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.

HB 1763 Author: Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale of malt liquor, ale, and beer by the holder of a brewpub license.

HB 1764 Author: Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the distribution of ale by certain brewers.

HB 1765 Author: Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the distribution of beer by certain manufacturers.

HB 1766 Author: Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain brewers and manufacturers to sell beer and ale to ultimate consumers.

HB 1903 Author: Eiland | Harless | Ritter
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the allocation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.

HB 2020 Author: Crownover | Alvarado | Lucio III | Harless | Callegari
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the adoption of wellness policies and programs by state agencies.

HB 2762 Author: Anderson | Menéndez | Harless
Last Action: 04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.

HB 3077 Author: Miller, Rick | Zedler | Harless | Menéndez | Riddle
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/17/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2013 8:01PM
Caption: Relating to the display of the Honor and Remember flag.

HB 3243 Author: Callegari | Harless
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor.

HB 3351 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | Harless | Anderson | Wu | Villalba
Last Action: 05/01/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.

HB 3407 Author: Riddle | Harless | Rose | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 05/08/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking.

HB 3815 Author: Carter | Harless | Fallon
Last Action: 05/10/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license or permit on conviction of a fifth offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

HJR 22 Author: Pickett | Lavender | Flynn | Larson | Harless
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.

HJR 42 Author: Larson | Harless
Last Action: 05/04/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.

HJR 73 Author: Larson | Harless
Last Action: 02/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature or person holding a statewide elective office automatically vacates office on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office before December 1 of the last full odd-numbered year of the person's term of office.

HR 150 Author: Howard | Harless | Sheffield, J. D.
Last Action: 01/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 30 2013 9:22PM
Caption: Recognizing February 1, 2013, as National Wear Red Day, which supports the fight against heart disease in women.

HR 798 Author: Callegari | Fletcher | Harless
Last Action: 03/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2013 8:29PM
Caption: Congratulating the Cypress Ranch High School baseball team on winning its first 5A State Championship.

HR 912 Author: Riddle | Harless
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 7:43PM
Caption: In memory of Emma Catherine Grace Thompson.

HR 1167 Author: Aycock | Burkett | Harless | Laubenberg | Morrison
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:53PM
Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel Deborah "Borah" Van Dormolen of Salado.

HR 2146 Author: Wu | Harless
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 5:59PM
Caption: Honoring the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area and its new president, Carolyn Mata.

HR 2147 Author: Wu | Harless
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 1:49PM
Caption: Honoring Linda Cohn for her service as president of the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area.

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